PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jock Strap (ranked 2364 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 73 p4p, 77 weight class). 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.

Strap
vs
Phetboonme

176 cm
35
170
17 - 10 - 1

175 cm
40
160
34 - 18 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Vegan Gains

Next Gen Sports
Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jock Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phetboonme throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Strap to counter with a crisp jab.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phetboonme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strap jabs Phetboonme right on the nose. Phetboonme blinks but takes it well.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick.
Strap throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strap 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.
Phetboonme scores with a leg kick.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a double jab.
A big left from Strap misses.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick.
Strap looks to land a right hand but Phetboonme moved out of range.
As Strap backs off Phetboonme throws a huge counter combo but Strap manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Strap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phetboonme there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strap with the inside leg kick.
Strap throws a push kick but Phetboonme slaps the foot to one side.
Strap wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.

Phetboonme has closed the distance and engaged Strap in a clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phetboonme has had enough of the clinch but Strap keeps him there for the moment.

Phetboonme manages to break the clinch.
Strap throws a body kick that misses.
Phetboonme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phetboonme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Strap.
Jock Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strap blocks a head kick by Phetboonme.
Strap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strap slips a jab and a cross from Phetboonme.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phetboonme's hands.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phetboonme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phetboonme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phetboonme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strap lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phetboonme is trying to push Strap away but Strap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Phetboonme breaks from the clinch.
Phetboonme lunges at Strap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strap's hand.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick.
Strap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that misses

and Strap counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Phetboonme!
Phetboonme is looking for a sweep.
Strap is looking to take a break and control but Phetboonme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Phetboonme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Phetboonme wants to control but Strap postures up.
Strap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phetboonme keeps working.
Phetboonme struggling a bit here.
Phetboonme is looking for a sweep.
Strap throws an elbow but Phetboonme slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strap has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Strap trying to control the action but Phetboonme is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Strap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme is looking for the big counter here.
Phetboonme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phetboonme throws a series of punches but Strap avoids them all with ease.
Strap misses with a low kick.
Strap throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strap digs a good hook to Phetboonme's body.
Strap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phetboonme sprawls well. Phetboonme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strap gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that Strap semi-blocks.
Strap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jock Strap is winning the standup battle so far.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Strap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strap takes one on the button.
Strap misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme takes one on the button.
Strap throws a shot to the body.
Strap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Strap backs off Phetboonme throws a huge counter combo but Strap manages to avoid it all.
Strap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strap misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Strap tries to score with a low kick but Phetboonme moves his leg out of the way.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phetboonme misses with a head kick.
Strap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strap blocks a head kick by Phetboonme.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme misses with a head kick.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Strap misses
and Phetboonme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strap throws a jab when Phetboonme was well out of range.
Strap moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phetboonme misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Phetboonme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Strap scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phetboonme tries to roll over but Strap keeps him under control.
Strap working over Phetboonme with some ground and pound. Phetboonme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme wants to improve his position but Strap is controlling well.
Phetboonme is staying active underneath Strap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strap not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Strap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phetboonme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phetboonme is refusing to be controlled, as Strap sits in half guard.
Phetboonme makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phetboonme.
Strap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phetboonme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jock Strap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phetboonme keeping full guard, as Strap tries to pass.
Phetboonme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phetboonme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phetboonme is trying to keep Strap in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strap swings widly with a right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a three punch combo that has Strap backing up. Strap nods at Phetboonme to acknowledge the strikes.
Strap bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phetboonme's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jock Strap will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Strap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phetboonme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phetboonme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Strap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Strap.
Strap connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Strap misses
and Phetboonme counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phetboonme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strap tries to counter with a takedown but Phetboonme is quick to defend against it.
Strap thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phetboonme if he has to take too many more of those.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Strap moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phetboonme throws a head kick but Strap moves out of range.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strap swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strap looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body.
Phetboonme takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phetboonme scrambles back to his feet.
Strap throws a wild body kick that Phetboonme sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap throws a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head but Phetboonme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strap.
Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Strap lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phetboonme at a distance.
Strap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut.
Strap scores with a hook to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strap throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick from Strap.

Phetboonme rushes Strap and presses him up against the cage.
Phetboonme wants to get back to striking at distance but Strap won't allow it.
Strap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phetboonme prevents it.
Jock Strap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.

Phetboonme manages to break the clinch.
Strap clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phetboonme defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strap.
Phetboonme with the counter takedown but Strap avoids it easily.
Phetboonme defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Phetboonme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strap throws out the jab.
Phetboonme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strap tries to counter with a takedown but Phetboonme is quick to defend against it.
Strap takes one to the side of the head.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap blocks a head kick by Phetboonme.
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!
A head kick misses from Phetboonme.
Strap connects with a single shot there.
Strap lands with a cross.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that misses.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Strap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Strap!
Jock Strap tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.