PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santichai Jetatikarn (ranked 3431 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khon Saroth (ranked 24848 p4p, 0 weight class). Saroth has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jetatikarn
vs
Saroth

191 cm
25
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 21 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santichai Jetatikarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Khon Saroth!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saroth throws a front kick that sends Jetatikarn stumbling back into the cage.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick and Saroth moves out of range easily.
Jetatikarn stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saroth misses with a double jab.
Jetatikarn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saroth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saroth looks winded!
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jetatikarn connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Saroth to the floor! Jetatikarn dives in looking for the finish!

Saroth is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jetatikarn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Saroth is still in real trouble! Can Jetatikarn finish him?

Jetatikarn stands up from half guard.
Jetatikarn lands a brutal uppercut that launches Saroth off his feet! Saroth tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santichai Jetatikarn!
A pretty intense looking Santichai Jetatikarn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.