PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 357 p4p, 463 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 48 p4p, 66 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alderidge
vs
Kasamsun

175 cm
32
160
27 - 14 - 0

176 cm
38
170
30 - 18 - 1

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderidge tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasamsun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasamsun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasamsun clobbers Alderidge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alderidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands a jab to the nose.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Alderidge as he connects with a hook.

Kasamsun clinches up against the cage.
Alderidge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun looking for a takedown.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasamsun.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Kasamsun.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasamsun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge takes a shot to the head.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge letting Kasamsun take a breather here.
Kasamsun lands a shot to the body.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kasamsun tries to score a body lock takedown but Alderidge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alderidge is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the head.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Kasamsun tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun tries to stall but Alderidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasamsun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
Kasamsun misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Kasamsun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasamsun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stalling against the cage.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Kasamsun lands a left hand.
Alderidge works on Kasamsun's body with a couple of short punches.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Kasamsun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasamsun stalling in the clinch but Alderidge improves position.
Kasamsun lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alderidge presses Kasamsun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun avoiding damage.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Kasamsun can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Kasamsun working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
Kasamsun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kasamsun.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Kasamsun's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kasamsun takes one on the button.
Kasamsun scores with a nice right hand.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kasamsun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alderidge on his heels. He'll look to pass Alderidge's guard now, I'm sure.
Alderidge is adopting a defensive guard.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alderidge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kasamsun has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kasamsun slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kasamsun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasamsun can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun is controlling the pace.
Kasamsun not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun is nestled in close to Alderidge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
Alderidge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun cracks Alderidge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alderidge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasamsun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alderidge missing with a left hand there. Kasamsun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alderidge pinned against the cage. Alderidge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasamsun stalks Alderidge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alderidge's face. Alderidge staggers backwards, shaken.
Kasamsun lands the left hand.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alderidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun cracks Alderidge with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Alderidge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
Kasamsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasamsun walks into a jab.

It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kasamsun throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the strikes.

Kasamsun has managed to clinch.
Kasamsun goes for a takedown attempt but Alderidge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alderidge feints and then cracks Kasamsun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasamsun down.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Alderidge avoids them all with ease.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kasamsun misses with a right hand
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Nice takedown defense from Alderidge. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alderidge defends it nicely.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alderidge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.

Alderidge moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kasamsun has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
Kasamsun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alderidges head.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun lands a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but instead, Alderidge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun pushes Alderidge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Kasamsun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
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!
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Kasamsun is looking to control Alderidge's arms but Alderidge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kasamsun has his back to the cage.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kasamsun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kasamsun.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alderidge is keeping busy.
Alderidge is leaning against Kasamsun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge is working Kasamsun over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge gets through Kasamsun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge pushes Kasamsun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Alderidge presses Kasamsun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Alderidge.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a left hand.

Kasamsun is rocked!
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
A short right from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasamsuns head.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alderidge 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
A very excited looking Ranger Alderidge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.