PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phuttharaksa has chosen TP outro as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Lenny Nero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lenny Nero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nero
vs
Jr Phuttharaksa

175 cm
24
146 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

174 cm
29
130 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

DJs Locker
Fight Night Nutrition

DJs Locker

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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuttharaksa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phuttharaksa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nero avoids the body shot from Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa shoots in looking for a takedown but Nero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phuttharaksa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phuttharaksa tries to clinch up but Nero circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuttharaksa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phuttharaksa fails to land the takedown.
Lenny Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nero's waist but Nero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phuttharaksa off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nero avoids it really well and circles away.
Phuttharaksa shoots in for a takedown but Nero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phuttharaksa fails with the takedown
and Nero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuttharaksa fails with a takedown attempt.
Phuttharaksa throws a sloppy head kick and Nero moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero slips under a jab from Phuttharaksa.
Lenny Nero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuttharaksa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nero circles away.
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuttharaksa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuttharaksa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuttharaksa. Phuttharaksa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuttharaksa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nero defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa throws a leg kick that misses.
Nero throws a big shot that misses.
Nero stuffs the takedown attempt from Phuttharaksa. Phuttharaksa gets slowly back to his feet.
Phuttharaksa shoots in for a double leg but Nero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phuttharaksa tried to score with a low kick but Nero checks it.
Nero blocks a head kick by Phuttharaksa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa tries to clinch but Nero moves out of range.
Phuttharaksa fails with the takedown
and Nero counters with a series of strikes. Phuttharaksa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nero leaves Phuttharaksa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phuttharaksa fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phuttharaksa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Nero dominated that round.
That's time! Nero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Phuttharaksa tries for a takedown but Nero circles away easily
and Nero counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuttharaksa fails with the takedown.
Phuttharaksa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lenny Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa.
The crowd cheers as Nero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phuttharaksa doesn't seem phased though.
Lenny Nero is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nero swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Nero lands.
Phuttharaksa shoots in for a double leg but Nero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nero punishes Phuttharaksa's body with a nice straight punch.
Phuttharaksa misses with a head kick.
Phuttharaksa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nero pinned against the cage. Nero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phuttharaksa tries to clinch but Nero moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa fails with a takedown attempt.
Phuttharaksa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nero counters with a stiff right hand.
Nero scores with a nice right hand.
Phuttharaksa misses with a head kick.
Phuttharaksa shoots in looking for a takedown but Nero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phuttharaksa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nero cracks Phuttharaksa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nero looks to throw the jab but Phuttharaksa is out of range.
Nero connects with the punch.
Nero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nero with a jab.

Phuttharaksa is rocked!
Phuttharaksa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nero counter with a right hand.
Phuttharaksa is still on wobbly legs! Can Nero finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero jabs Phuttharaksa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuttharaksa is looking to clinch.
Phuttharaksa seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuttharaksa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phuttharaksa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nero avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nero misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phuttharaksa is defended easily by Nero.
Nero misses with a looping right.
Phuttharaksa throws a good cross that connects.
Phuttharaksa misses with a takedown attempt
and Nero counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuttharaksa tries to clinch but Nero moves away
and Nero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phuttharaksa.
A jab from Nero does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nero misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nero.
Phuttharaksa defending well as Nero loads up on a big left hand.
Phuttharaksa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nero.
Phuttharaksa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nero sprawls well. Nero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phuttharaksa gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenny Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa shoots for a takedown but Nero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero scores with a nice right hand.
Phuttharaksa throws a low kick but Nero moves out of range easily.
Phuttharaksa shoots in looking for a takedown but Nero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phuttharaksa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nero wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Phuttharaksa or perhaps it was just good defense by Nero which made him look bad.
Phuttharaksa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nero defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa darts in trying to clinch
and Nero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuttharaksa's head.
A big right from Nero misses.
Phuttharaksa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phuttharaksa somewhat.
Phuttharaksa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nero as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nero.
Lenny Nero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Nero as Phuttharaksa shoots in.
Phuttharaksa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nero is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Phuttharaksa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuttharaksa fails to land with a series of punches.
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Phuttharaksa misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Nero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Nero!
After the big win, Lenny Nero made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Night Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.