PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CTRL TRLC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Traditional Wai Kru. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yodsenklai
vs
TRLC

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, CTRL TRLC!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TRLC fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yodsenklai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TRLC ducks under a wild hook from Yodsenklai.
TRLC misses with a series of wild punches.
TRLC has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but TRLC moves out of range.
Yodsenklai closes the distance and clinches up with TRLC, looking for a takedown. Yodsenklai pushes TRLC against the cage but TRLC circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yodsenklai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Yodsenklai blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yodsenklai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
TRLC throws a body punch but Yodsenklai moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by TRLC.
Yodsenklai tries to buck TRLC off but TRLC is having none of it.
Yodsenklai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yodsenklai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for TRLC!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai looking to finish TRLC with some ground and pound. This is bad for TRLC!
Yodsenklai prevents TRLC from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yodsenklai looking to control but TRLC is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
TRLC manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yodsenklai is looking to advance position but TRLC won't allow it.
TRLC is refusing to be controlled, as Yodsenklai sits in half guard.
Yodsenklai working over TRLC with some ground and pound. TRLC looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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.
TRLC tries to get to full guard but Yodsenklai has control of the leg.
Yodsenklai trying to control from half guard but TRLC is working away.
TRLC blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai is nestled in close to TRLC, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TRLC is looking to improve his position.
TRLC looks gassed!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by TRLC!
TRLC circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yodsenklai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yodsenklai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TRLC.
TRLC moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Yodsenklai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yodsenklai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TRLC avoiding damage as Yodsenklai throws knees to the body.
Yodsenklai landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TRLC changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by TRLC.
Yodsenklai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on TRLC's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
TRLC trying to pass the guard but Yodsenklai defending well.
TRLC wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yodsenklai keeps working.

TRLC is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yodsenklai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TRLC.
TRLC is nestled in close to Yodsenklai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TRLC is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Yodsenklai is defending against the submission attempts here by TRLC.
Yodsenklai wants to get back to his feet.

TRLC is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TRLC passes to side control.
Yodsenklai tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but CTRL TRLC will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Yodsenklai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Yodsenklai coming out on top.
Yodsenklai scores with a jab.

It looks like CTRL TRLC has been cut.
A nice combination there by TRLC.
Yodsenklai throws a hook but TRLC blocks it.

Yodsenklai clinches up with TRLC and pushes him back against the cage.

Yodsenklai breaks the clinch.
TRLC shoots in but Yodsenklai avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Yodsenklai rushes TRLC and presses him up against the cage.
Yodsenklai lands an elbow inside that TRLC shrugs off.
Yodsenklai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Yodsenklai breaks from the clinch.
Yodsenklai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from TRLC both land. Nice combination.
TRLC misses with a low kick as Yodsenklai jumps back.
Yodsenklai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TRLC avoids the head kick by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Yodsenklai.
TRLC looks to throw the jab but Yodsenklai is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai throws a combination that misses
and TRLC counters with a left and a right that stings Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
TRLC doesn't manage to clinch there - Yodsenklai circles away.

Yodsenklai pushes TRLC up against the cage in a clinch.
Yodsenklai landing knees to the body.
TRLC lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yodsenklai blocks a body shot from TRLC.
TRLC blocks an elbow strike.
TRLC takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from TRLC.
Yodsenklai crunches a lovely knee into TRLC's ribcage.
TRLC lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Yodsenklai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
TRLC fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yodsenklai scores with a head kick.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by TRLC.

Yodsenklai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yodsenklai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
TRLC managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai lands a nice knee to the body.
Yodsenklai unloads a knee to the mid-section. TRLC lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TRLC managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TRLC has Yodsenklai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yodsenklai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TRLC misses with a hook to the ribs.

Yodsenklai breaks from the clinch.
Yodsenklai throws a wild body kick that TRLC sees coming a mile off.
Yodsenklai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsenklai avoids the head kick by TRLC.

Yodsenklai rushes TRLC and presses him up against the cage.
Yodsenklai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yodsenklai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yodsenklai landing knees to the head.
TRLC works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yodsenklai misses with a knee to the head.
TRLC on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from TRLC.
TRLC takes an elbow to the temple.
TRLC letting Yodsenklai take a breather here.
Yodsenklai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yodsenklai lands a nice elbow.
Yodsenklai avoiding damage.
Yodsenklai seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yodsenklai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but TRLC blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TRLC goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yodsenklai prevents it.
Knox Yodsenklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CTRL TRLC.
Yodsenklai unloads a knee to the mid-section. TRLC lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yodsenklai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by TRLC.
A short body shot lands from TRLC as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from TRLC.
TRLC lands a left hand.

Yodsenklai breaks from the clinch.
TRLC closes the distance and clinches up with Yodsenklai, looking for a takedown. TRLC pushes Yodsenklai against the cage but Yodsenklai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox Yodsenklai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsenklai throws a sloppy head kick and TRLC moves out of range easily.
Yodsenklai falls off balance throwing a combination
and TRLC counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yodsenklai wants to clinch up but TRLC keeps it at a distance.

Yodsenklai closes the distance and clinches.
Yodsenklai lands a knee to the body.
Yodsenklai lands an elbow inside that TRLC shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
TRLC avoids the elbow strike from Yodsenklai, against the cage.
TRLC is working Yodsenklai over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from TRLC - that landed with a thud.
Yodsenklai tries to land knees in the clinch but TRLC avoids the damage to the body.

Yodsenklai manages to break the clinch.

TRLC moves into range and clinches up with Yodsenklai.
A right hook to the body lands for TRLC.
Yodsenklai missing with knees to the body.
TRLC working aggressively here.
TRLC misses with a punch on the inside.
Yodsenklai trying to land knees to the body.
Yodsenklai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from TRLC as the two fighters clinch.
Yodsenklai throws an elbow but it misses.
Yodsenklai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TRLC managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai missing with knees to the body.
TRLC is leaning against Yodsenklai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
TRLC changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TRLC lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TRLC looks to throw the jab but Yodsenklai is out of range.
TRLC scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yodsenklai moves in looking to clinch but TRLC pushes him off.
Yodsenklai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yodsenklai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and TRLC counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Knox Yodsenklai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CTRL TRLC's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Yodsenklai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yodsenklai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yodsenklai misses with a hook.
Yodsenklai throws a front kick that sends TRLC stumbling back into the cage.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yodsenklai! TRLC is out on his feet! Yodsenklai rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - TRLC is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! TRLC is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knox Yodsenklai!