PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 1940 p4p, 775 weight class) and Pikey Chav Jr. (ranked 257 p4p, 108 weight class). Chav Jr. is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don’t Stop Me Now (Eurobeat). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Khemkhaeng
vs
Chav Jr.

178 cm
23
155
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Conviction

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikey Chav Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khemkhaeng lands the left hand.
Chav Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the side of Chav Jr.'s head but Chav Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng throws a big shot that misses.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Khemkhaeng off balance momentarily.

Chav Jr. fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khemkhaeng, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Khemkhaeng.
Come on Chav Jr. - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chav Jr. tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Chav Jr. decides to pull guard.
Khemkhaeng is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chav Jr. is adopting a defensive guard.
Khemkhaeng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to get up but he can't break Chav Jr.'s closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Chav Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khemkhaeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khemkhaeng trying to control but Chav Jr. is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chav Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khemkhaeng is aware though and is defending well.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Chav Jr. has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Chav Jr. is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khemkhaeng defends well.

Khemkhaeng stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. misses with a low kick.
Chav Jr. scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot that snaps Chav Jr.'s head back.
Nice defenses there by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khemkhaeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khemkhaeng avoids the body shot from Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
Chav Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Khemkhaeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khemkhaeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chav Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chav Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khemkhaeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng moves in looking to clinch but Chav Jr. pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. is looking to clinch but Khemkhaeng is avoiding it.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook but Chav Jr. blocks it.

Khemkhaeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chav Jr. prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng is pressed up against the cage. Chav Jr. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khemkhaeng down to the mat. Khemkhaeng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khemkhaeng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khemkhaeng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khemkhaeng doesn't seem bothered though.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Chav Jr. - just one landing.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chav Jr. is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Khemkhaeng moves into range and clinches up with Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Chav Jr. controls his hands.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Chav Jr. 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khemkhaeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chav Jr. lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng stalling against the cage.
Khemkhaeng stalling the fight.
Khemkhaeng seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Chav Jr. lands a nice uppercut.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khemkhaeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pikey Chav Jr. will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chav Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khemkhaeng.
Pikey Chav Jr. seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chav Jr. stuns Khemkhaeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khemkhaeng swings for the body but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Khemkhaeng blocks the leg kick.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Chav Jr. swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chav Jr. wants to counter with a clinch but Khemkhaeng pushes him away.
Khemkhaeng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chav Jr. will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khemkhaeng looks to land a combination but Chav Jr. avoids it well.
Khemkhaeng cracks Chav Jr. with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid it.
Chav Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khemkhaeng sets himself, and Chav Jr. steps forward looking for the clinch! Khemkhaeng avoids it this time.
Chav Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav Jr. staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. throws a sloppy body shot

and Khemkhaeng counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Chav Jr. breaks from the clinch.
Chav Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khemkhaeng moves away.
Khemkhaeng is looking to counter the offense by Chav Jr. and move into the clinch.
Chav Jr. throws a combination that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chav Jr. scores with a jab. Khemkhaeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khemkhaeng lands a body shot.
Khemkhaeng cracks Chav Jr. with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chav Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng scores with a hook to the body. Chav Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khemkhaeng throws an overhand right that lands on Chav Jr.'s shoulder, as Chav Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Khemkhaeng clinches with his opponent.
Chav Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chav Jr. blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Chav Jr..
A hook to the body from Khemkhaeng.
A short right from Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. wants to get back to striking at distance but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chav Jr. is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chav Jr. pushes Khemkhaeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng tries to stall but Chav Jr. uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khemkhaeng is working Chav Jr. over against the cage.

Chav Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng slips a jab from Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng is looking to counter the offense by Chav Jr. and move into the clinch.

Khemkhaeng takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chav Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Khemkhaeng controls the action.

Chav Jr. breaks the clinch.
Khemkhaeng throws a big shot that misses.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chav Jr. cracks Khemkhaeng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chav Jr. scores with a head kick.
Chav Jr. jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chav Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khemkhaeng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chav Jr. takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chav Jr. misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Chav Jr. misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch up but Chav Jr. keeps it at a distance.
Chav Jr. misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khemkhaeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chav Jr. manages to circle out of the way.
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!
Khemkhaeng lands a lovely overhand right.
Khemkhaeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Chav Jr. misses with a low kick as Khemkhaeng jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Khemkhaeng has managed to clinch.
Khemkhaeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Chav Jr. pulls Khemkhaeng into guard.

Chav Jr. has his foot on Khemkhaeng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khemkhaeng works his way back into a safe position though.

Chav Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Khemkhaeng defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Chav Jr. won't let him.
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 Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chav Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Khemkhaeng misses its intended target.
Chav Jr. throws a right and a left that Khemkhaeng avoids nicely.
Khemkhaeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Chav Jr. circles away.
Khemkhaeng cracks a nice hook into Chav Jr.'s ribs.
Khemkhaeng connects with a jab.
Chav Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch there but Chav Jr. circles away.
Khemkhaeng throws a looping overhand right but Chav Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Chav Jr. scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng lands an overhand right.
Chav Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Khemkhaeng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chav Jr. looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Chav Jr. tries to get set, Khemkhaeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Chav Jr. manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khemkhaeng's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khemkhaeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Khemkhaeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng slips a straight right by Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up.

Khemkhaeng has Chav Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
Chav Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chav Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chav Jr. fails to land.
Chav Jr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns Chav Jr. into the cage.
Chav Jr. fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chav Jr. is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Chav Jr. backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Khemkhaeng controls his hands.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Chav Jr. avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khemkhaeng is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chav Jr. working hard to break the clinch.
Chav Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chav Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chav Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Nice body punch from Khemkhaeng - that landed with a thud.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shot to the side of Chav Jr.'s head.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Chav Jr. - that landed with a thud.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Chav Jr. jumps into guard, dragging Khemkhaeng to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khemkhaeng stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khemkhaeng lands with a right hand.
Chav Jr. misses with a looping left.
Khemkhaeng lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khemkhaeng tries to score with a low kick but Chav Jr. moves his leg out of the way.
Chav Jr. steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. throws a hook but Khemkhaeng avoids it easily.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch.

Khemkhaeng closes the distance and clinches.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chav Jr. tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khemkhaeng just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chav Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chav Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Chav Jr. in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Pikey Chav Jr. has been cut.
Chav Jr. stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.
Chav Jr. stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Chav Jr. misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Chav Jr. fails to land.
Chav Jr. misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chav Jr. misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
Chav Jr. is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Chav Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Khemkhaeng.
Chav Jr. blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
A right handed body shot lands from Chav Jr..
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khemkhaeng taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chav Jr. is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikey Chav Jr..
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chav Jr..
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Chav Jr..

And that's the end of the fight!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khemkhaeng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
After the big win, Kittisak Khemkhaeng made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.