PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 1084 p4p, 2168 weight class) and Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 140 p4p, 262 weight class). Weecharangsan has chosen Sarama as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Thai
vs
Weecharangsan

178 cm
31
165
15 - 16 - 2

177 cm
29
165
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains
Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

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 15 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Weecharangsan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thai's half guard.
Weecharangsan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thai is looking to escape.
Weecharangsan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Weecharangsan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Weecharangsan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weecharangsan controls the pace.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
Weecharangsan wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Weecharangsan from controlling successfully.
Thai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weecharangsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weecharangsan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weecharangsan looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Weecharangsan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Thai counter with a right hand.
Weecharangsan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai with a hook.
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Weecharangsan tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Weecharangsan manages to avoid the attempt.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chakrii Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thai - that will leave a mark!
Thai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weecharangsan's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weecharangsan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weecharangsan manages to circle out of the way.
Weecharangsan shoots and misses
and Thai counters with a body kick.
Weecharangsan looks winded!
Weecharangsan lands a nice shot to the body.
Weecharangsan shoots for a double leg takedown but Thai sprawls well. He's pushed Weecharangsan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weecharangsan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Weecharangsan fails with the takedown.
Thai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weecharangsan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
Weecharangsan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thai swivels and escapes.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Thai.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thai. Weecharangsan shrugs it off though.
Thai lands with a good body shot.
Thai lands a body shot.
Thai throws a wild body kick that Weecharangsan sees coming a mile off.
Weecharangsan shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well.
Weecharangsan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Thai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Thai is working Weecharangsan over against the cage.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Weecharangsan's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chakrii Weecharangsan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weecharangsan shoots and misses
and Thai counters with a straight right hand.
Weecharangsan fails with the takedown

and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Weecharangsan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chakrii Weecharangsan.
Nice body punch from Thai - that landed with a thud.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Weecharangsan avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Weecharangsan looking for a takedown.
Weecharangsan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Weecharangsan in his tracks for a moment.
Weecharangsan is breathing heavily.
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Weecharangsan blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Weecharangsan avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Weecharangsan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai after a bit of a struggle.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Weecharangsan is blocking nicely.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Thai lands an elbow just above Weecharangsan 's eye.
Weecharangsan is trying to drag Thai to the mat but Thai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Weecharangsan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Thai.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
Weecharangsan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weecharangsan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weecharangsan tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weecharangsan managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Weecharangsan throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai tries a body shot but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Weecharangsan jumps guard but Thai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weecharangsan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown.

Thai manages to break the clinch.
Thai moves into range and connects with a jab.

Thai lands a big head kick that sends Weecharangsan tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Weecharangsan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Weecharangsan is rocked!
Weecharangsan tries to get into range but Thai steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Weecharangsan! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thai scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Long Thai!