PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benny Abiog (ranked 1968 p4p, 3449 weight class) and Arthit Jitmuangnon (ranked 117 p4p, 219 weight class). Jitmuangnon has chosen แขกเจ้าเซ็น as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Abiog
vs
Jitmuangnon

165 cm
25
140
4 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
138
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Brachial Nutrition 100$ 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Abiog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthit Jitmuangnon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch but Abiog is having none of it.
Jitmuangnon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abiog checks it well.
Jitmuangnon shoots in looking for a takedown. Abiog tries to sprawl out of it but Jitmuangnon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abiog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abiog dodges the punch combination from Jitmuangnon.
Sloppy strikes from Abiog. Those never looked like landing.
Jitmuangnon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitmuangnon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jitmuangnon fails with a takedown attempt.
Benny Abiog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthit Jitmuangnon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jitmuangnon darts in and clinches Abiog up against the cage.
Jitmuangnon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Abiog blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Abiog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jitmuangnon or perhaps it was just good defense by Abiog, which made it look bad.
As Jitmuangnon tries to get set, Abiog tries to push him back and clinch up but Jitmuangnon manages to avoid the attempt.

Jitmuangnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jitmuangnon breaks from the clinch.
Jitmuangnon scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Abiog blocks the leg kick.
Abiog looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jitmuangnon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abiog tries to avoid it but Jitmuangnon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abiog to the ground. Abiog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abiog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jitmuangnon.

Jitmuangnon closes the distance and clinches.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position but instead, Abiog has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jitmuangnon into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jitmuangnon is defending well for now.

Jitmuangnon manages to break the clinch.
Jitmuangnon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jitmuangnon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abiog circles away.
Jitmuangnon looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jitmuangnon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jitmuangnon misses with a takedown

and Abiog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abiog leaning against his opponent.
Abiog looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jitmuangnon looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abiog tries to land knees in the clinch but Jitmuangnon avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Abiog fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abiog breaks the clinch.

Abiog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jitmuangnon's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abiog passes to full mount!
Abiog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abiog wants to take Jitmuangnon's back here but Jitmuangnon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jitmuangnon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abiog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abiog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abiog throwing strikes here but Jitmuangnon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Abiog looking to finish Jitmuangnon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jitmuangnon!
Jitmuangnon is trying to stand up.
Abiog working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Abiog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abiog.
Abiog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jitmuangnon pinned against the cage. Jitmuangnon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jitmuangnon tries to counter by closing the distance.

Jitmuangnon darts in and clinches Abiog up against the cage.
Abiog tries to score a body lock takedown but Jitmuangnon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Abiog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitmuangnon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abiog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jitmuangnon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abiog's face.

Jitmuangnon breaks from the clinch.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.

Jitmuangnon rushes Abiog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon has Abiog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abiog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Jitmuangnon misses.
Abiog feinted with a counter takedown.
Jitmuangnon misses with the combination.
Jitmuangnon misses with a takedown attempt - Abiog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jitmuangnon is breathing heavily.
Jitmuangnon tries to land a leg kick but Abiog saw it coming and moves away.
Jitmuangnon is looking to clinch.
Jitmuangnon tries to close the distance and clinch but Abiog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch but Abiog is having none of it.
Jitmuangnon fails with the takedown.
Abiog is looking to counter the offense by Jitmuangnon and move into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon throws a leg kick

and Abiog counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abiog.
Abiog stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abiog tries to land a knee to the head but Jitmuangnon blocks with his arms.

Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch.
Jitmuangnon shoots in for a double leg but Abiog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abiog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jitmuangnon is looking to score with low kicks.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch there but Abiog circles away.
Abiog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jitmuangnon sprawls and moves away.
Abiog stuffs the takedown attempt from Jitmuangnon. Jitmuangnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Abiog tries to counter with a takedown but Jitmuangnon is quick to defend against it.
Abiog shoots in for a takedown but Jitmuangnon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Abiog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jitmuangnon's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abiog landing with the ground and pound.
Abiog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abiog forces his way into half guard.
Abiog not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Abiog seems to be working for a kimura but Jitmuangnon defends the submission attempt.
Abiog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthit Jitmuangnon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Abiog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jitmuangnon has Abiog up against the cage in a clinch.
Abiog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jitmuangnon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jitmuangnon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abiog blocks it with crossed arms.
Jitmuangnon scores with a knee to the head.

Abiog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abiog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jitmuangnon swivels and escapes.
Jitmuangnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Abiog circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abiog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch up but Abiog circles away and keeps his distance.
Abiog is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jitmuangnon.

Jitmuangnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jitmuangnon wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abiog wants to stall.
Jitmuangnon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abiog.

Abiog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abiog.
Jitmuangnon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abiog moves out of range of the body kick.
Jitmuangnon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abiog but Abiog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abiog is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jitmuangnon.
Jitmuangnon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitmuangnon thows a leg kick but Abiog checks it

and Abiog counters by clinching up.
Jitmuangnon missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiog lands an uppercut.
Abiog is trying to break the clinch but Jitmuangnon has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abiog as Jitmuangnon tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Jitmuangnon to work.
Abiog has had enough of the clinch but Jitmuangnon keeps him there for the moment.
Jitmuangnon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abiog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jitmuangnon can't get the takedown.
Jitmuangnon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jitmuangnon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jitmuangnon avoiding damage as Abiog throws knees to the body.
Jitmuangnon lands an elbow that stopped Abiog in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon lands a good knee to the midsection. Abiog won't want to take too many of those.
Abiog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jitmuangnon wants a takedown but no success here.
Benny Abiog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthit Jitmuangnon.
Abiog misses with a hook from the clinch.

Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch.
Abiog shoots for a double leg takedown but Jitmuangnon sprawls well. He's pushed Abiog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abiog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jitmuangnon connects with a single shot there.
Abiog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jitmuangnon swinging wildly here.
Abiog shoots in looking for a takedown. Jitmuangnon tries to sprawl out of it but Abiog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiog dives in for a single leg takedown but Jitmuangnon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jitmuangnon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jitmuangnon tries to score a body lock takedown but Abiog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abiog tries for a takedown but Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks.
Jitmuangnon lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye.

Abiog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abiog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abiog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abiog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jitmuangnon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jitmuangnon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abiog dives in and grabs Jitmuangnon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jitmuangnon pushes down on Abiog's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthit Jitmuangnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jitmuangnon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!