PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 1631 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Adrian Oyelowo (ranked 220 p4p, 234 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Khemkhaeng
vs
Oyelowo

178 cm
25
155
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
157
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Conquer

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 - 2 - 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Oyelowo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khemkhaeng swings for the body but Oyelowo moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oyelowo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oyelowo misses with an uppercut. Khemkhaeng saw that one coming.

Oyelowo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Oyelowo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand and escape but Oyelowo is having none of it.

Oyelowo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oyelowo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Oyelowo passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to kick Oyelowo off but Oyelowo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oyelowo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khemkhaeng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oyelowo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng is doing well to control the position and prevent Oyelowo from advancing to side control.

Oyelowo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oyelowo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and defends easily.
Khemkhaeng moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khemkhaeng is trying to control the position but Oyelowo postures up.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Oyelowo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oyelowo postures up and lands a big shot to Khemkhaeng's brow.
Oyelowo prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.

Oyelowo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oyelowo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oyelowo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khemkhaeng's guard.
Oyelowo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Oyelowo is trying to work for a kimura but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
Oyelowo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Oyelowo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and defends easily.
Oyelowo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khemkhaeng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oyelowo seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oyelowo is looking for a kimura here.
Khemkhaeng is staying active underneath Oyelowo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khemkhaeng is trying to control but can't.
Khemkhaeng is staying active underneath Oyelowo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khemkhaeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oyelowo.

Oyelowo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and defends easily.
Khemkhaeng is refusing to be controlled, as Oyelowo sits in half guard.
Khemkhaeng is looking to control Oyelowo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khemkhaeng avoid being mounted?
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Oyelowo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Oyelowo seems to be working for a kimura but Khemkhaeng defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oyelowo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oyelowo avoids the attempt from Khemkhaeng to control.
Khemkhaeng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khemkhaeng prevents Oyelowo from taking his back.
Oyelowo looking to ground and pound but Khemkhaeng is blocking nicely.
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Oyelowo wants to work for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khemkhaeng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oyelowo.

Khemkhaeng is defending against the submission attempts here by Oyelowo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng gets back to full guard.
Oyelowo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Oyelowo tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Oyelowo wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Oyelowo looking to pass the guard.
Oyelowo stops Khemkhaeng from standing up.
Oyelowo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oyelowo passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping hold of Oyelowo's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khemkhaeng is trying to get back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand up here but Oyelowo is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Oyelowo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oyelowo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oyelowo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khemkhaeng throws out the jab.
Khemkhaeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oyelowo.

Khemkhaeng gets caught flat footed, as Oyelowo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khemkhaeng is on top in guard.

Oyelowo keeping moving, preventing Khemkhaeng from controlling successfully.
Khemkhaeng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Oyelowo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyelowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng being controlled here momentarily.

Oyelowo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Khemkhaeng gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo just misses with a punch to the body.
Oyelowo misses with a wild body shot.
Oyelowo throws a low kick but Khemkhaeng avoids it.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khemkhaeng throws an overhand right that lands on Oyelowo's shoulder, as Oyelowo tries to avoid the shot.

Oyelowo gets a double leg takedown into Khemkhaeng's guard.
Khemkhaeng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oyelowo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oyelowo lands a couple of elbows.

Khemkhaeng has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Oyelowo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Oyelowo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oyelowo is working for takedown but Khemkhaeng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Oyelowo.
Khemkhaeng pushes Oyelowo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyelowo working aggressively here.
Oyelowo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oyelowo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oyelowo misses with a body punch.
A short left from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Oyelowo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice uppercut.
Oyelowo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyelowo throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Oyelowo jumps guard but Khemkhaeng stands there with Oyelowo around his waist. Oyelowo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Oyelowo.
Oyelowo swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyelowo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oyelowo looking for a takedown.
Oyelowo working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyelowo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Oyelowo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Oyelowo fails to land.
Oyelowo is trying to pull guard but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyelowo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khemkhaeng after a bit of a struggle.
Oyelowo is trying to break free.
Oyelowo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oyelowo.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oyelowo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyelowo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oyelowo misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Oyelowo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Khemkhaeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oyelowo misses with some punches.
Oyelowo working aggressively here.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oyelowo wants to take the fight to the mat but Khemkhaeng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oyelowo is working for takedown but Khemkhaeng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oyelowo misses with the head strike.
Oyelowo has a couple of punches blocked by Khemkhaeng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyelowo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Oyelowo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oyelowo backwards.
Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oyelowo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Oyelowo fails to land.
Oyelowo throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Oyelowo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Oyelowo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oyelowo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khemkhaeng defends well and Oyelowo ends up having to push Khemkhaeng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng defending well as Oyelowo loads up on a big left hand.
Oyelowo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oyelowo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khemkhaeng works the jab nicely.
Oyelowo moves forwards but Khemkhaeng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oyelowo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khemkhaeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oyelowo throws a hook but Khemkhaeng avoids it easily.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oyelowo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab when Oyelowo was well out of range.
Oyelowo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khemkhaeng throws the left hand but Oyelowo avoids the punch easily.
Oyelowo shoots in but no luck this time.
Khemkhaeng stuffs the takedown attempt from Oyelowo. Oyelowo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Oyelowo.
Oyelowo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo slips a jab from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khemkhaeng ducks under a wild hook from Oyelowo.
Khemkhaeng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Oyelowo circles away and keeps his distance.
Oyelowo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oyelowo misses with a body shot.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oyelowo slips under a jab.
Khemkhaeng misses the shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng stuffs the takedown attempt from Oyelowo. Oyelowo gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oyelowo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khemkhaeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Oyelowo.

Oyelowo moves into the clinch.
Oyelowo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Oyelowo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyelowo swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khemkhaeng pushes Oyelowo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oyelowo tries for a takedown but Khemkhaeng manages to get underhooks.
Oyelowo misses with a body punch.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Oyelowo throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Oyelowo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oyelowo tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyelowo misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oyelowo.
Oyelowo swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo can't find room to land a body shot as Khemkhaeng controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oyelowo.
Oyelowo is trying to pull guard but Khemkhaeng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oyelowo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyelowo swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyelowo misses with some punches.
Oyelowo struggles to land a body shot inside as Khemkhaeng controls his hands.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oyelowo's elbow.
Oyelowo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Oyelowo scores with a hook to the body.
Oyelowo working aggressively here.
Oyelowo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khemkhaeng to keep the fight standing.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oyelowo stalling the fight.
Oyelowo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng digs a right hand underneath Oyelowo's ribcage. Oyelowo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khemkhaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oyelowo misses with a punch to the body.
Adrian Oyelowo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Khemkhaeng lands with a light punch inside.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyelowo blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.

Oyelowo breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kittisak Khemkhaeng.
I think Oyelowo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adrian Oyelowo!
Adrian Oyelowo thanked the fans post fight for their support.