PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Biabas Kitjakarn (ranked 280 p4p, 1263 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 35 p4p, 141 weight class). Kitjakarn comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Drums. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kitjakarn
vs
Merel

171 cm
33
146
25 - 14 - 0

171 cm
30
152
16 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
HELLBENT

Urban Fighter
Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Biabas Kitjakarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kitjakarn.
Merel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kitjakarn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merel.
Kitjakarn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merel takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
Merel moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Kitjakarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn lands with a good body shot.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Merel.
Merel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merel thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Merel lands with a nice body punch.
Merel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merel thinking.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Merel.
Merel avoids the body shot from Kitjakarn.
Merel scores with a punch to the head.
Merel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Merel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kitjakarn's head backwards.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merel! But no joy.
Kitjakarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with an outside leg kick.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitjakarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merel takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Merel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kitjakarn to the ground. Merel is now in Kitjakarn's guard.
Merel trying to control but Kitjakarn is working from the bottom.
Kitjakarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Kitjakarn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kitjakarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Kitjakarn is keeping the position.
Merel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Merel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kitjakarn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kitjakarn has escaped and now he's on top!

Kitjakarn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kitjakarn stands and steps away. Merel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Merel has a takedown stuffed.
Merel slips under a jab.
Merel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn looks to throw a body kick
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild body shot.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitjakarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kitjakarn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Merel scores with a jab. Kitjakarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Merel lands an overhand right.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.

Merel shoots in and bounces Kitjakarn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Merel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kitjakarn pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel's cut.
That's time! Kitjakarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Merel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Merel misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merel avoids a kick to the body.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitjakarn tries to sprawl out of it but Merel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Merel connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitjakarn throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitjakarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Merel checks the leg kick.
Merel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Merel misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Merel.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Merel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn takes one to the chin there.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kitjakarn as he jumps to the side.
Kitjakarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitjakarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel cracks Kitjakarn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biabas Kitjakarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Merel jabs Kitjakarn right on the nose. Kitjakarn blinks but takes it well.
Kitjakarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitjakarn tries to move into range but Merel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn lands a head kick. Merel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kitjakarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Merel cracks Kitjakarn with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Merel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitjakarn.
Merel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitjakarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merel defending well as Kitjakarn loads up on a big left hand.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot.
Merel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kitjakarn defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kitjakarn throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kitjakarn sprawls well. He's pushed Merel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kitjakarn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kitjakarn takes one on the button.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick.
Merel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Merel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Merel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Merel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kitjakarn throws a right hand that misses
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merel has time to react.
Merel misses with a shot to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a two punch combo.

Merel is rocked!
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Kitjakarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitjakarn walks into a jab.
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kitjakarn needs to keep his hands up - Merel had a free shot at his head there.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut.

Kitjakarn lands a big uppercut and Merel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Merel looks OK. Kitjakarn waves Merel back to his feet!
Merel is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitjakarn finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitjakarn fakes the body blow, causing Merel to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Merel goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biabas Kitjakarn!
During a confident post fight interview, Biabas Kitjakarn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.