PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mcarthy (ranked 2821 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Jettrin Saenamuang (ranked 299 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcarthy
vs
Saenamuang

170 cm
23
155
6 - 3 - 0

172 cm
34
155
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

The Dirty Needle Project (Proven 160Q @ $160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Mcarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jettrin Saenamuang!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenamuang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saenamuang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcarthy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saenamuang throws a head kick but Mcarthy moves out of range.
Mcarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saenamuang moves away from the strike by Mcarthy.

Saenamuang moves into range and clinches up with Mcarthy.
We've been informed that Saenamuang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mcarthy can't break the clinch.
Saenamuang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcarthy's efforts to push away.
Saenamuang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saenamuang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saenamuang.
Saenamuang pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcarthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saenamuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Saenamuang.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Saenamuang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saenamuang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Saenamuang closes the distance and clinches.
Mcarthy is trying to force a seperation but Saenamuang has the dominant position.
Mcarthy tries to break the clinch but Saenamuang is controlling the position.
Saenamuang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saenamuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Saenamuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Saenamuang.

Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saenamuang scores with a hook to the body. Mcarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saenamuang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saenamuang. Saenamuang obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Saenamuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saenamuang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy wants to land a leg kick but Saenamuang is out of range.
Saenamuang throws a shot from downtown. Mcarthy moves away and avoids it.
Mcarthy tries to bum rush Saenamuang with a series of wild strikes but Saenamuang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcarthy is breathing heavily.
Saenamuang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcarthy.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab.
Mcarthy tried to counter with a leg kick but Saenamuang avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Saenamuang.
Mcarthy avoids the head kick by Saenamuang.
Mcarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saenamuang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saenamuang, as that shot connected.
Mcarthy throws a lazy right hand but Saenamuang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that Mcarthy avoids nicely.
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Saenamuang wants to counter with a clinch but Mcarthy pushes him away.
Saenamuang connects with a jab.
Mcarthy throws a solid leg kick but Saenamuang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcarthy.
Saenamuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Saenamuang drops Mcarthy with a beautiful combination! Mcarthy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saenamuang is looking for the KO!

Mcarthy is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saenamuang clinches with his opponent.
Oh Mcarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saenamuang creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mcarthy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mcarthy drops to his knees and Saenamuang pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jettrin Saenamuang!
After the fight, Jettrin Saenamuang was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.