PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 531 p4p, 1283 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 69 p4p, 145 weight class). Ay Blyad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Irong Kasamsun's chin.

Kasamsun
vs
Blyad

176 cm
40
170
36 - 23 - 1

177 cm
42
158
30 - 20 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Blyad saw that one coming.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blyad ducks right into an uppercut from Kasamsun.
Blyad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun scores with a nice head shot.
Blyad fails to land with a series of punches.
Blyad throws a lazy body kick
letting Kasamsun counter with a right hand.
Blyad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Kasamsun clinches up against the cage.
Blyad lands with a light punch inside.
Kasamsun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasamsun stalls.
Blyad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Blyad gets through Kasamsun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blyad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Blyad avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun blocking some punches.
Blyad struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Blyad gets through Kasamsun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blyad's elbow.

Kasamsun is trying to trip Blyad. He has hold of a leg but Blyad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kasamsun persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasamsun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasamsun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasamsun postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow.
Kasamsun postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow.
Kasamsun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasamsun chips away with some ground and pound.

Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasamsun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasamsun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasamsun stands up over Blyad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Blyad is looking for a triangle here but Kasamsun uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blyad to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun scores with punches from side control.
Blyad is being controlled here.
Kasamsun seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blyad for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but Blyad is working away.
Blyad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is chipping away with strikes.
Kasamsun slows the pace down.
Kasamsun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blyad down.
Kasamsun scoring with punches and elbows.
Blyad tries to buck Kasamsun off but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasamsun is working Blyad over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blyad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blyad is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Kasamsun in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scoring with punches from side control.
Blyad is looking to reverse the position.
Kasamsun landing strikes.
Kasamsun lands a nice forearm strike.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working.
Kasamsun slows the pace down.
Kasamsun connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blyad some visible discomfort.
Blyad is being controlled here.
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!
Blyad tries to bench press Kasamsun off him but Kasamsun keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blyad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasamsun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working.
Kasamsun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blyad delivers a nice body kick.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blyad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
A jab from Kasamsun does it's job there.
Blyad defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range.
Blyad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun cracks Blyad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun lands a nice hook to Blyad's body. Blyad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasamsun thuds a left hand into Blyad's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasamsun lands a jab.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun tries to clinch but Blyad moves out of range.
Ay Blyad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasamsun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasamsun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Kasamsun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blyad was covering up waiting for the punch and Kasamsun finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Blyad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kasamsun works over Blyad with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Blyad looking for a guillotine here but Kasamsun defends easily.
Kasamsun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blyad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasamsun has managed to get both his arms back between Blyad's legs - danger averted.

Blyad is looking for a triangle but Kasamsun pushes his legs off easily.
Kasamsun is stalling in the full guard.
Kasamsun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blyad has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasamsun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kasamsun postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow.
Kasamsun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blyad's head.
Kasamsun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blyad's head.
Kasamsun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kasamsun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kasamsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blyad wants to get back to full guard.

Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
Kasamsun content to control rather than advance.

Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blyad is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kasamsun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Blyad looking for submissions off his back.
Kasamsun controlling the pace.
Kasamsun continues to stall.

Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
That's time! Kasamsun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kasamsun scores with a hook.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasamsun moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Blyad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasamsun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Blyad ducked under it nicely.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blyad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kasamsun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
Blyad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blyad is looking to regain half guard here but Kasamsun keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kasamsun's best efforts.
Kasamsun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kasamsun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kasamsun drops an elbow to the side of Blyad's head.
Kasamsun slows the pace down in half guard.
Irong Kasamsun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blyad is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Blyad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun working the head and body with strikes.
Kasamsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
Kasamsun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kasamsun is controlling the pace.
Kasamsun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Blyad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.

Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Kasamsun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kasamsun drops an elbow to the side of Blyad's head.

Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blyad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kasamsun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blyad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasamsun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blyad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kasamsun pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Kasamsun there.
Kasamsun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blyad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasamsun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blyad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasamsun works his way into full mount!
Kasamsun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasamsun, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.