PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Bebok (ranked 22925 p4p, 3136 weight class) and Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 371 p4p, 267 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Naruesorn Chaiyachue was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bebok
vs
Chaiyachue

180 cm
31
130
11 - 90 - 0

155 cm
22
130
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 90 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Chaiyachue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
I was talking to Bebok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bebok misses with a punch on the inside.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.

Chaiyachue tightens his grip and picks Bebok up, before dumping him to the ground. Bebok manages to land in guard.
Chaiyachue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bebok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok trying to control the position.
Bebok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaiyachue.
Bebok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok is really struggling to control Chaiyachue but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chaiyachue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaiyachue is stalling in the full guard.
Bebok trying to keep a closed guard but Chaiyachue is proving a slippery customer.

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

Chaiyachue forces Bebok back against the cage and clinches.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chaiyachue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue blocks an uppercut.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bebok fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Chaiyachue has managed to clinch.
Bebok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Bebok misses with the head strike.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries for a takedown but Bebok manages to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue fails to pull guard.
Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruesorn Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Chaiyachue jumps guard but Bebok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is trying to drag Bebok to the mat but Bebok just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue presses Bebok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges.
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!
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bebok's ribcage.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chaiyachue rushes Bebok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bebok throws a head punch that misses.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok misses with some punches.
Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries for a takedown but Bebok manages to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bebok walks away with a smile on his face. Chaiyachue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bebok, pushing him back against the cage.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.

Chaiyachue gets control of Bebok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaiyachue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaiyachue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaiyachue looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaiyachue, not yet.

Chaiyachue scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebok looks for a takedown but Chaiyachue sprawls well.
Bebok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaiyachue swivels and escapes.

Bebok clinches up against the cage.

Chaiyachue jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaiyachue pushes Bebok off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bebok, pushing him back against the cage.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaiyachue has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bebok clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chaiyachue has managed to slip his arm under Bebok's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bebok is tapping out! Submission win for Chaiyachue.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.