PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 854 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Omar Dahir (ranked 121 p4p, 221 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kittisak Khemkhaeng could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Omar Dahir's chin.

Khemkhaeng
vs
Dahir

178 cm
24
155
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
170
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Groove Gear
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 5 - 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omar Dahir!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khemkhaeng tries to sprawl but Dahir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dahir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dahir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dahir is trying to work for a kimura but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Khemkhaeng trying to get back to full guard but Dahir takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dahir lands a big shot there that rocks Khemkhaeng but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position but Dahir isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Dahir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dahir landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahir lands a nice shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Khemkhaeng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khemkhaeng tries to get out of the position.
Khemkhaeng takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Khemkhaeng is rocked!
Dahir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dahir landing strikes from the mount and Khemkhaeng is in trouble!
Dahir controlling the position easily from mount.
Khemkhaeng is desperately trying to improve his position but Dahir has a good base and remains in mount.
Khemkhaeng taking shots to the head.
Dahir with the ground and pound from mount.
Dahir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khemkhaeng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dahir scoring with strikes but Khemkhaeng is staying in there.
Khemkhaeng can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahir lands with some strikes.
Dahir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khemkhaeng is squirming around, avoiding Dahir's attempts to control the action.
Dahir lands a couple of good shots and Khemkhaeng has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dahir scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dahir tries to keep control of the position but Khemkhaeng is staying busy.
Dahir keeps control of the position as Khemkhaeng tries to break free.
Khemkhaeng is trying to remain composed but Dahir is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dahir's arms.
Dahir lands punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir scores with punches and elbows.
Dahir is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Khemkhaeng. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Khemkhaeng as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dahir!
Dahir wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping busy.
Dahir is landing big shots and Khemkhaeng is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
After winning the bout, Omar Dahir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.