PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witsanunat Thaksin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gerous
vs
Thaksin

185 cm
26
198 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
187 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Witsanunat Thaksin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gerous shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gerous tries to pass to full mount but Thaksin defends it.

Gerous is looking for a kimura here.
Gerous wants to pass the guard but Thaksin is defending well.
Gerous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gerous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Gerous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thaksin sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gerous is trying to work for a kimura but Thaksin is defending well.
Thaksin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gerous scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gerous thows a huge punch but Thaksin dodges it nicely.

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

Gerous seems to be looking for submissions.
Thaksin taking some punishment here, with Gerous in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gerous.
Thaksin tries to kick Gerous off but Gerous keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gerous looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gerous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thaksin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerous.

Gerous is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thaksin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Gerous!