PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Zabitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Zabitz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Zabitz
vs
Chor Thanasukarn

225 cm
25
130 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Zabitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Chor Thanasukarn blocks the low kick.
Zabitz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chor Thanasukarn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zabitz but Zabitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chor Thanasukarn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zabitz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zabitz's waist but Zabitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chor Thanasukarn off to one side.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz throws a right hand that Chor Thanasukarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Chor Thanasukarn also avoids with ease.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chor Thanasukarn checks the leg kick.
Zabitz misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz looks to land a combination but Chor Thanasukarn avoids it well.
Chor Thanasukarn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zabitz is fending him off so far but Chor Thanasukarn persists. Nope, Zabitz circles away and we're back to standing.

Chor Thanasukarn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chor Thanasukarn thows a huge punch but Zabitz dodges it nicely.
Zabitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Chor Thanasukarn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zabitz is breathing heavily.

Chor Thanasukarn is trying to work for a kimura but Zabitz is defending well.

Chor Thanasukarn seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chor Thanasukarn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zabitz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zabitz throws a series of punches but Chor Thanasukarn avoids them all with ease.
Chor Thanasukarn wants to clinch up but Zabitz keeps it at a distance.
Zabitz keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick but Zabitz moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a head kick.
Chor Thanasukarn closes the distance and clinches up with Zabitz, looking for a takedown. Chor Thanasukarn pushes Zabitz against the cage but Zabitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zabitz throws a chopping leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zabitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn looks for a takedown but Zabitz sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chor Thanasukarn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zabitz as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Zabitz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chor Thanasukarn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zabitz tries to avoid it but Chor Thanasukarn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zabitz to the ground. Zabitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zabitz is looking to slow Chor Thanasukarn down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chor Thanasukarn.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chor Thanasukarn checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zabitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zabitz throws a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn moved away.
Zabitz blocks a head kick by Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to clinch but Zabitz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zabitz throws a low kick but Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range easily.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Zabitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chor Thanasukarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zabitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chor Thanasukarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Zabitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zabitz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!

Eli Zabitz wins by unanimous decision!