PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Assndrop (ranked 148 p4p, 476 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 19 p4p, 56 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Assndrop
vs
Kasamsun

168 cm
35
140
29 - 15 - 2

176 cm
40
170
37 - 23 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Assndrop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Kasamsun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Assndrop doesn't seem phased though.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.

Assndrop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Assndrop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Assndrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun throwing strikes from guard but Assndrop blocks nicely.
Kasamsun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kasamsun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Assndrop is trying to maintain the position but Kasamsun is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasamsun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kasamsun working over Assndrop with some ground and pound. Assndrop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Assndrop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Assndrop is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun thows a huge punch but Assndrop dodges it nicely.
Kasamsun is nestled in close to Assndrop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasamsun is controlling the pace.
Kasamsun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasamsun connects with a nice short shot to Assndrop's temple.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Assndrop is trying to get back to full guard.
Assndrop is breathing heavily.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Assndrop is in trouble now - Kasamsun has advanced to mount!
Kasamsun breaks from Assndrop's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop is desperately trying to improve his position but Kasamsun has a good base and remains in mount.
Kasamsun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kasamsun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Assndrop taking shots to the head.
Assndrop taking shots to the head.
Assndrop is bucking up trying to escape but Kasamsun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kasamsun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun landing punches.

Assndrop is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun lands a big shot to the head and Assndrop winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Irong Kasamsun!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Irong Kasamsun waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.