PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Anderson (ranked 1064 p4p, 592 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 96 p4p, 50 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Chase the bag (King Von). 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.

Anderson
vs
Saetang

173 cm
42
144
32 - 20 - 2

170 cm
25
145
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a head kick.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Saetang ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming.
Saetang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saetang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Saetang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saetang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Saetang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Anderson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saetang misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson slips under a jab from Saetang.
Saetang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Saetang manages to avoid it.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Saetang.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Saetang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saetang misses with an uppercut.
Saetang throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Saetang only half commits.
Saetang throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saetang's head.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Saetang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Saetang. Those never looked like landing.
Saetang misses with a wild body shot.
Saetang throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saetang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Saetang's head.
Saetang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a jab when Saetang was well out of range.
Saetang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saetang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saetang misses with the combination.
Saetang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saetang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saetang in his tracks.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Saetang throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Saetang misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Saetang ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saetang in his tracks.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Saetang's head.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Saetang moves out of range easily.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Anderson tries to bum rush Saetang with a series of wild strikes but Saetang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saetang ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Saetang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saetang throws out the jab.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saetang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saetang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Saetang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Saetang backs away looking to recover.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saetang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Saetang.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Saetang.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Saetang is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saetang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saetang lands a body shot.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Saetang ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saetang throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saetang's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Saetang throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Saetang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Saetang slips a jab from Anderson.
Saetang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Saetang looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Saetang defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Saetang throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Saetang misses with a body shot.
Saetang swings widly with a right hand
and Saetang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saetangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Saetang.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saetang looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Saetang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Saetang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Saetang throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saetang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Saetang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saetang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saetang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Saetang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saetang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Saetang's shoulder, as Saetang tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Saetang ducks down to avoid it.
Saetang misses with the combination.
Saetang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Saetang counter with a right hand.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Saetang with a jab.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a hook but Saetang blocks it.
Saetang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saetang lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Anderson tries to bum rush Saetang with a series of wild strikes but Saetang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saetang.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
No joy there for Saetang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Saetang.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saetang. Saetang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Saetang.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Saetang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Saetang tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Saetang. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Saetang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saetang takes one on the button.
Saetang lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Saetang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saetang looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Saetang knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Saetang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Saetang drops Anderson with a right and a left! Saetang comes rushing in but Anderson regains his composure and manages to keep Saetang in 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!
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson pulls Saetang in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Saetang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saetang throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Saetang pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saetang is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.
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 Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saetang misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Saetang.
Anderson catches Saetang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson defending well as Saetang loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming.
Saetang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saetang misses with a looping right.
Saetang throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Saetang misses with a combination
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Saetang misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a hook.
Saetang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson misses with a hook
enabling Saetang to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Saetang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saetang feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Saetang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Saetang throws a head kick that half lands.

Anderson is rocked!
Saetang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saetang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson scores with a jab. Saetang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson moves out of range as Saetang strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
A big right from Saetang misses.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Saetang is out of range.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson works Saetang's body with a nice hook.
Saetang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Saetang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Saetang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Saetang's head back.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saetang slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson jabs Saetang right on the nose. Saetang blinks but takes it well.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Saetang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saetang lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Saetang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saetang counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Saetang throws a counter combo.
Saetang connects with a body shot.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saetang. Saetang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saetang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saetang in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Saetang backs away looking to recover.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saetang on the side of the head.
Saetang throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Saetang. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Saetang. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson defending well as Saetang loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Saetang.
Saetang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Saetang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Saetang moves away and avoids it.
Saetang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Saetang moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Ryan Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.