PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latte has chosen Vauvan teko homma as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tirawit Kokin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kokin
vs
Latte

185 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tirawit Kokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latte shoots in for a takedown but Kokin shows good takedown defense.

Latte feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kokin is on top in guard.
Kokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Latte is retaining full guard.
Latte is adopting a defensive guard.
Kokin wants to control from the top but Latte keeps moving.
Latte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Latte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latte seems keen to control Kokin's posture.
Latte's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mocha Latte.

Latte closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kokin did well to prevent Latte getting side control.
Kokin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Latte trying to control the action but Kokin is working from the bottom.
Kokin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Latte is looking for a kimura but Kokin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Latte to get the leverage.

Latte is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Latte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kokin has managed to free his arm - good work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Latte is working for a submission of some sort.
Latte looks gassed!
Kokin tries to get to full guard but Latte has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Latte is thwarting Kokin's attempts to control the position.
Kokin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kokin wants to sweep but no luck.

Latte drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kokin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kokin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kokin!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latte is not content to let Kokin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kokin stuns Latte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Latte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokin.
Latte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Latte shoots in and drives through. Kokin sprawls well.
Kokin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kokin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Latte fails with a takedown attempt.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Kokin stuffs the takedown.
Latte is breathing heavily.
Latte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latte shoots in for a double leg but Kokin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kokin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Latte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kokin slaps away a takedown attempt from Latte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Kokin.
Mocha Latte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Latte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kokin misses with the combination.
Kokin stalks Latte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Latte's face. Latte staggers backwards, shaken.
Latte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kokin swivels and escapes.
Kokin lands a right hook to the body.
Latte takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tirawit Kokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Latte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Kokin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Kokin.
Kokin lands an overhand right.
Latte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokin throws a shot to the body.
Kokin lands a jab to Latte's midsection.
Kokin scores with a jab.
Latte shoots in and drives through. Kokin sprawls well.
Kokin misses the shot to the body.
Kokin is looking to wear down Latte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mocha Latte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kokin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Latte shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokin tries to sprawl out of it but Latte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Latte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kokin jabs at Latte's body.
Latte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tirawit Kokin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kokin!
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kokin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokin throws out a powerful jab.
Kokin swinging wildly here.
Latte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kokin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Latte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokin lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokin looks to land a combination. Latte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kokin digs a good hook to Latte's body.
Kokin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tirawit Kokin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kokin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Latte doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Kokin.
Latte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokin as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Latte with that takedown attempt.
Kokin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Latte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Latte tries to move into range but Kokin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kokin.
Latte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Latte tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Latte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
Kokin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
Kokin throws a good cross that connects.
Kokin sizes up Latte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Latte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kokin misses with a few strikes there.
Kokin cracks Latte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Latte wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kokin. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Latte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kokin lands with an uppercut that bounces Latte off the cage and back into rage.
A cross from Kokin lands.
Latte shoots in but no luck this time.
Latte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokin swings for the body but Latte moves out of range.
Kokin connects with a body shot.
Latte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Latte looks for a takedown but Kokin sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Latte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Latte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokin works over Latte's head and body with a nice combination.
Kokin scores with a jab.
Kokin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Latte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Latte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokin lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kokin scores with a four punch combination!
Latte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kokin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Latte somewhat.
Kokin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands with a shot to the body.
Kokin stuns Latte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Latte shoots in for a takedown but Kokin shows good takedown defense.
Kokin lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Kokin finds it's way through Latte's defenses.
Kokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Latte doesn't seem bothered though.
Kokin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Kokin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kokin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tirawit Kokin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kokin 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tirawit Kokin!