PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Payao Kamsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konung Igor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamsing's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Can Dance - Toward the Within. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Konung Igor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kamsing
vs
Igor

171 cm
23
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
154 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Payao Kamsing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konung Igor!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamsing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamsing trying to stall but Igor improves his position.
Kamsing scores a nice knee to the body.
Igor can't get the takedown.
Igor looking for a takedown.
Kamsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamsing using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kamsing.
Kamsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Igor looks gassed!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamsing.
Kamsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamsing taking a breather.
Kamsing working Igor over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamsing 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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamsing.
Kamsing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kamsing.
Kamsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Igor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamsing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payao Kamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konung Igor.
Kamsing crunches a lovely knee into Igor's ribcage.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamsing.
Kamsing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamsing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Igor won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Kamsing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Igor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamsing pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kamsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Igor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamsing lands a knee to the body.
Kamsing stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamsing stops a takedown attempt from Igor.
Kamsing stalling the fight.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
Kamsing lands a knee to the head.
Kamsing stops a takedown attempt from Igor.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Igor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamsing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing working Igor over with knees to the body.
Igor is trying to drag Kamsing to the mat but Kamsing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamsing manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamsing misses with a knee to the head.
Kamsing with a knee to the head.
Igor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kamsing slowing the pace effectively.
Igor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamsing smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamsing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamsing but Kamsing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamsing misses with a low kick.
Kamsing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Igor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Igor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamsing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kamsing rushes Igor and presses him up against the cage.
Kamsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Igor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamsing pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Kamsing.
Kamsing crunches a lovely knee into Igor's ribcage.
Kamsing leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Igor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamsing connects with a knee to the head.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kamsing crunches a lovely knee into Igor's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Kamsing.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
Kamsing lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Igor tries for a takedown but Kamsing manages to get underhooks.
Igor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kamsing tries to stall but Igor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Payao Kamsing.
Kamsing scores with a push kick.
Kamsing wants to land a leg kick but Igor is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Igor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamsing.
Kamsing misses with a body kick.
Kamsing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamsing tries to clinch but Igor moves out of range.
Igor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kamsing tries to land a front kick but Igor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamsing throws a front kick aimed at Igor's knee but Igor avoids it well.
Payao Kamsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamsing fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Igor checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Igor.
Kamsing throws a solid leg kick but Igor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamsing.
Kamsing fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Igor is out of range.
Igor blocks the body kick.
Kamsing misses with a low kick.
Kamsing throws a sloppy head kick and Igor moves out of range easily.
Kamsing tries to clinch up but Igor circles away and keeps his distance.
Igor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamsing avoids it really well and circles away.
Payao Kamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konung Igor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamsing 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 Igor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Igor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamsing tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Igor is able to avoid easily.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt - Kamsing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Igor fails with the takedown.
Igor is breathing heavily.
Kamsing is looking to slow Igor down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor blocks a low kick nicely.
Igor checks the leg kick.
Kamsing lands a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamsing 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 Igor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Igor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamsing throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamsing wants to clinch.
Kamsing is looking to clinch.
Konung Igor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kamsing fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Igor is out of range.
Kamsing slaps away a takedown attempt from Igor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igor checks a low kick from Kamsing.
Igor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Igor tries for a takedown but Kamsing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamsing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Igor. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Kamsing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payao Kamsing dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kamsing throws a body kick that misses.
Kamsing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Igor's sensitive parts.
Kamsing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Igor.
Kamsing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamsing wants to clinch up but Igor keeps it at a distance.
Igor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamsing circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Igor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamsing's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Igor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Igor stopping the sweep attempt from Kamsing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Igor passes into half guard.

Kamsing is defending against the submission attempts here by Igor.
Kamsing desperately trying to maintain half guard.

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.
Igor prevents Kamsing from improving his position.
Kamsing wants to control but Igor is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Igor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamsing defends it well.
Kamsing tries to roll over but Igor keeps him under control.
Kamsing keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing is looking to improve his position.
Igor passes to side control.

Igor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Igor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamsing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Igor is working for an americana but Kamsing has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Igor was thinking about the submission.
Kamsing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Igor looking to pass the guard.
Kamsing has Igor pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igor pushes down on Kamsing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Konung Igor just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good work by Igor as he checks the leg kick.
Kamsing tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Igor.
Igor tries for a takedown but Kamsing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igor fails with a takedown attempt.
Payao Kamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konung Igor.
Kamsing tries to clinch but Igor is having none of it.
Igor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamsing.
Some bone on bone action there as Igor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Igor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamsing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamsing throws a body kick that misses.
Kamsing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamsing looks for the body kick but Igor saw that one coming.
Kamsing tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igor checks a leg kick.
Kamsing thuds his shin into the meat of Igor's side.
Kamsing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Igor checks the leg kick.
Igor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamsing sprawls well. Kamsing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igor gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamsing throws a leg kick but Igor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamsing tries to close the distance and clinch but Igor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Igor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamsing. Kamsing obviously looking to wear him down.
Igor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamsing is fending him off so far but Igor persists. Nope, Kamsing circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamsing misses with a low kick.
Kamsing tries to clinch but Igor moves out of range.
Igor moves out of range of the body kick from Kamsing.
Igor fails to land the takedown.
Kamsing looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamsing is looking to clinch.
Kamsing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamsing stuffs the takedown.
Kamsing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamsing throws a head kick but Igor moves out of range.
Kamsing misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamsing throws out a leg kick but Igor moves out of range and Kamsing only half commits.
Igor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamsing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payao Kamsing had his way with Konung Igor in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kamsing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamsing throws a wild body kick that Igor sees coming a mile off.
Kamsing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamsing looks for the body kick but Igor saw that one coming.

Igor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kamsing tries to get to full guard but Igor has control of the leg.
Kamsing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Igor uses his free foot to push down on Kamsing's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamsing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Igor looking for a guillotine from mount but Kamsing is having none of it.
Igor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Igor looking to secure an arm triangle but Kamsing defends it well.

Igor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kamsing to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kamsing shrugs it off.
Kamsing is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Igor working for a submission but Kamsing is keeping him at bay.
Igor prevents Kamsing from getting the reversal.
Igor avoids the attempt from Kamsing to control.

Igor has control of Kamsing's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamsing regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Igor has hold of Kamsing's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kamsing manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kamsing on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamsing tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Igor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kamsing is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kamsing and Igor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kamsing is trying to improve his position.
Kamsing is working hard here to advance position.

Igor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamsing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Igor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamsing, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamsing is looking for a sweep.

Igor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamsing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kamsing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Igor on the ground.
Kamsing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konung Igor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payao Kamsing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Igor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Igor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Konung Igor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamsing 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Payao Kamsing!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Payao Kamsing!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Payao Kamsing!

Payao Kamsing wins by unanimous decision!
Payao Kamsing retains his featherweight title!