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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes into the arena with Muay Thai fight music blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Salvacion's choice of entrance music: Till I Collapse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
34 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head.
Chaowanungkarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Palazzo Paisano in the buildup to the fight.
A leg kick checked by Salvacion.
Salvacion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvacion throws a body punch but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salvacion takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn takes a swing at Salvacion's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion has managed to clinch.
Salvacion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Salvacion prevents a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emong Salvacion.
Chaowanungkarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salvacion is defending well for now.
Salvacion has Chaowanungkarn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Salvacion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chaowanungkarn tumbling to the mat - Salvacion dives into Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaowanungkarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaowanungkarn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chaowanungkarn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaowanungkarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaowanungkarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salvacion prevents Chaowanungkarn from getting back to his feet.
Salvacion advances position into side control!
Chaowanungkarn can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Salvacion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the position but Chaowanungkarn is working away.
Chaowanungkarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvacion wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping him busy.
Chaowanungkarn tries to improve position but can't.
Salvacion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Salvacion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chaowanungkarn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvacion wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping him busy.
Chaowanungkarn struggling a bit here.
Chaowanungkarn tries to improve position but can't.
Chaowanungkarn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn struggling a bit here.
Salvacion tries to move to mount but Chaowanungkarn blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaowanungkarn is not content to let Salvacion control the position.
Salvacion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaowanungkarn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emong Salvacion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chaowanungkarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaowanungkarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvacion is just out of range.
Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salvacion won't allow Chaowanungkarn to sweep him here.
Salvacion trying to control but Chaowanungkarn is working from the bottom.
Chaowanungkarn pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Chaowanungkarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
Chaowanungkarn keeping full guard, as Salvacion tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion chips away with some ground and pound.
Salvacion forces his way into half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy.
Chaowanungkarn wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion trying to mount his opponent but Chaowanungkarn defends it.
Chaowanungkarn wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.
Salvacion wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping him busy.
Salvacion trying to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn defending well.
Salvacion thows a huge punch but Chaowanungkarn dodges it nicely.
Salvacion throwing shots but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
Salvacion working Chaowanungkarn over with strikes.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy.
Salvacion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chaowanungkarn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion winds up and cracks Chaowanungkarn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Salvacion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaowanungkarn's head.
Chaowanungkarn is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvacion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaowanungkarn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salvacion is looking to take a break and control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvacion seems to be looking for submissions.
Salvacion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaowanungkarn is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaowanungkarn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chaowanungkarn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salvacion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salvacion's back!
Chaowanungkarn throwing wild punches that miss their target.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn controlling from the back.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Salvacion manages to buck him off and is now in Chaowanungkarn's guard! Nice work there by Salvacion!
Chaowanungkarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaowanungkarn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaowanungkarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaowanungkarn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emong Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chaowanungkarn misses with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Salvacion drives through and clinches with Chaowanungkarn against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salvacion is defending well for now.
Chaowanungkarn working Salvacion over with knees to the body.
Salvacion avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Chaowanungkarn.
Salvacion wants to take the fight to the mat but Chaowanungkarn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Salvacion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salvacion managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn stops a takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emong Salvacion.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn scores a nice knee to the body.
Salvacion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chaowanungkarn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee strike.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow that misses.
Salvacion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chaowanungkarn after a bit of a struggle.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salvacion.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salvacion.
Chaowanungkarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Salvacion won't want to take too many of those.
Salvacion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaowanungkarn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaowanungkarn stops a takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salvacion is defending well for now.
Salvacion has Chaowanungkarn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chaowanungkarn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaowanungkarn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salvacion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salvacion is defending well for now.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to work over Salvacion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaowanungkarn stalling.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Salvacion won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a knee to the head.
Salvacion prevents a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salvacion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Chaowanungkarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice knee to the body.
Salvacion looking for a takedown.
Salvacion avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salvacion avoids it.
Salvacion can't get the takedown.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salvacion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salvacion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaowanungkarn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn cracks Salvacion with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salvacion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Salvacion won't want to take too many of those.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salvacion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaowanungkarn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salvacion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaowanungkarn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to throw a body punch but Salvacion avoids it by throwing Chaowanungkarn back against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn is working Salvacion over against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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