PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santichai Jetatikarn (ranked 2663 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrygo Da Silva (ranked 3129 p4p, 339 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jetatikarn
vs
Da Silva

191 cm
27
159 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

184 cm
26
159 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 9 - 6 - 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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrygo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jetatikarn but Jetatikarn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva with a jab.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a series of strikes. Jetatikarn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Jetatikarn is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Da Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jetatikarn swivels and escapes.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Jetatikarn is breathing heavily.
Jetatikarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santichai Jetatikarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Jetatikarn keeps it at a distance.
Jetatikarn is looking for a counter combo.
Jetatikarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jetatikarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jetatikarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jetatikarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Jetatikarn.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Jetatikarn is avoiding it.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva shoots in but Jetatikarn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva lands a head kick. Jetatikarn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Jetatikarn moves out of range.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jetatikarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Jetatikarn circles away.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jetatikarn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Jetatikarn misses
and Jetatikarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jetatikarn avoids it really well and circles away.
Jetatikarn is looking for a counter combo.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
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!
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Jetatikarn, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Jetatikarn against the cage but Jetatikarn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jetatikarn as Da Silva shoots in.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Jetatikarn backing up. Jetatikarn nods at Da Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jetatikarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jetatikarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jetatikarn breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Jetatikarn.
Nice sprawl there from Jetatikarn as Da Silva shoots in.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Jetatikarn.
Da Silva scores with a three punch combo!

Jetatikarn is rocked!
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Jetatikarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jetatikarn circles away.
Jetatikarn seems to have got his legs back now.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santichai Jetatikarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Jetatikarn.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jetatikarn misses with a double jab.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Jetatikarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Jetatikarn is having none of it.
Jetatikarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Jetatikarn backing up. Jetatikarn nods at Da Silva to acknowledge the strikes.

Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Jetatikarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Jetatikarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrygo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jetatikarn throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jetatikarn's waist but Jetatikarn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Jetatikarn is having none of it.
Jetatikarn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Jetatikarn misses
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Da Silva lands a hook that stumbles Jetatikarn back into the cage. Da Silva follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jetatikarn to the canvas! Da Silva pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jetatikarn has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rodrygo Da Silva!