PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jomhod Kiatadisak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fudo Hokoyashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kiatadisak
vs
Hokoyashi

177 cm
28
154 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

178 cm
30
158 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jomhod Kiatadisak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fudo Hokoyashi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiatadisak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiatadisak is looking to clinch but Hokoyashi is avoiding it.

Kiatadisak forces Hokoyashi back against the cage and clinches.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Hokoyashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hokoyashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi tries a body shot but Kiatadisak blocks it.
Nice elbow from Kiatadisak.

It looks like Fudo Hokoyashi has been cut.
Hokoyashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiatadisak backwards.
Kiatadisak stops a takedown attempt from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hokoyashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Hokoyashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hokoyashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hokoyashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hokoyashi dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Hokoyashi dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi tries a body shot but Kiatadisak blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatadisak controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi jumps guard but Kiatadisak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hokoyashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Hokoyashi in his tracks for a moment.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hokoyashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiatadisak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fudo Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi wants a takedown.
Hokoyashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatadisak.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hokoyashi's brow.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike.
Hokoyashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Hokoyashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hokoyashi misses with a body punch.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hokoyashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow over the top.
Hokoyashi fails to pull guard.
Hokoyashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hokoyashi's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hokoyashi's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hokoyashi avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Hokoyashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak blocks an uppercut.
Hokoyashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow over the top.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Hokoyashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi tries a body shot but Kiatadisak blocks it.
Kiatadisak gets underhooks to prevent Hokoyashi's takedown attempt.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Hokoyashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hokoyashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hokoyashi tries to work over Kiatadisak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiatadisak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Kiatadisak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiatadisak blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hokoyashi.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow over the top.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Hokoyashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hokoyashi tries for a takedown but Kiatadisak manages to get underhooks.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Hokoyashi scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hokoyashi's brow.
Hokoyashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi is looking for a takedown.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Hokoyashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Fudo Hokoyashi's cut even more.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiatadisak throws an elbow but misses.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Hokoyashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hokoyashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiatadisak backwards.
Hokoyashi misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiatadisak throws an elbow but misses.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Hokoyashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hokoyashi avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Hokoyashi dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi can't find room to land a body shot as Kiatadisak controls the action.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiatadisak.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiatadisak throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hokoyashi's brow.
Hokoyashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatadisak controls his hands.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Hokoyashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Hokoyashi fails to land.
Hokoyashi lands a nice uppercut.
Kiatadisak blocks a body shot from Hokoyashi.
Kiatadisak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hokoyashi takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomhod Kiatadisak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fudo Hokoyashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick misses from Hokoyashi.
Kiatadisak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiatadisak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hokoyashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kiatadisak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi misses with a body punch.
Hokoyashi tries for a takedown but Kiatadisak manages to get underhooks.
Kiatadisak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiatadisak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fudo Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hokoyashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Hokoyashi.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Hokoyashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Hokoyashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hokoyashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hokoyashi avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hokoyashi tries to throw a body punch but Kiatadisak avoids it by throwing Hokoyashi back against the cage.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike.
Hokoyashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi lands a left hand.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hokoyashi misses with a punch to the body.
Hokoyashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hokoyashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiatadisak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Hokoyashi in his tracks for a moment.
Kiatadisak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hokoyashi gets through Kiatadisak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hokoyashi dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiatadisak's elbow.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Hokoyashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kiatadisak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow over the top.
Hokoyashi dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Nice elbow from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hokoyashi has Kiatadisak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiatadisak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hokoyashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hokoyashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiatadisak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiatadisak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hokoyashi's brow.
Kiatadisak blocks a body shot from Hokoyashi.
Nice elbow from Kiatadisak.

The cut above Fudo Hokoyashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hokoyashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiatadisak or not.
A head punch on the inside from Hokoyashi fails to land.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Hokoyashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hokoyashi tries to pull guard but Kiatadisak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Hokoyashi in his tracks for a moment.
Hokoyashi tries to work over Kiatadisak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hokoyashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike.
Hokoyashi misses with a short punch on the inside.

Hokoyashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kiatadisak uses from the top position.

Kiatadisak gets to his feet. Hokoyashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kiatadisak moves in looking to clinch but Hokoyashi pushes him off.

Hokoyashi gets tackled into the cage by Kiatadisak. Kiatadisak maintains the clinch.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hokoyashi's defenses.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiatadisak blocks an uppercut.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Hokoyashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatadisak lands an elbow just above Hokoyashi 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hokoyashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hokoyashi's defenses.
Hokoyashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hokoyashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hokoyashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hokoyashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Hokoyashi misses with some punches.
Kiatadisak blocks an uppercut.
Hokoyashi tries to work over Kiatadisak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Hokoyashi in his tracks for a moment.

Fudo Hokoyashi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiatadisak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hokoyashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiatadisak's elbow.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
Hokoyashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatadisak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomhod Kiatadisak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fudo Hokoyashi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kiatadisak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hokoyashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hokoyashi tries to bum rush Kiatadisak with a series of wild strikes but Kiatadisak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiatadisak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hokoyashi.
Kiatadisak avoids the head kick by Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi lands a two punch combo.
Kiatadisak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hokoyashi throws the kick towards the body but Kiatadisak avoids it.
Kiatadisak fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kiatadisak instigates a clinch.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Hokoyashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiatadisak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hokoyashi throws the kick towards the body but Kiatadisak avoids it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hokoyashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi has Kiatadisak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiatadisak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hokoyashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hokoyashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hokoyashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiatadisak smiles and moves away.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fudo Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hokoyashi gets tackled into the cage by Kiatadisak. Kiatadisak maintains the clinch.
Hokoyashi avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Kiatadisak gets underhooks to prevent Hokoyashi's takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hokoyashi's brow.
A short right from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi tries to throw a body punch but Kiatadisak avoids it by throwing Hokoyashi back against the cage.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow over the top.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike.
Hokoyashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Hokoyashi in his tracks for a moment.
Hokoyashi blocks an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiatadisak.
Hokoyashi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiatadisak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hokoyashi avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hokoyashi's brow.
Hokoyashi tries a body shot but Kiatadisak blocks it.
Kiatadisak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fudo Hokoyashi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jomhod Kiatadisak!
A relieved looking Jomhod Kiatadisak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.