PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Singha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasyl Plutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Plutov
vs
Singha

178 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buakaw Singha!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Singha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Plutov is trying to break free.
Plutov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singha.
Singha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Singha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plutov's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Singha.
A hook to the body from Singha.
Singha lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov can't break the clinch.
Singha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Plutov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plutov tries to break free but Singha pushes him back against the ropes.
Singha pushes Plutov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singha is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov tries to stall but Singha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Singha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singha digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singha.
Singha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Singha lands with a short shot to the head.
Singha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Singha lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Singha.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Singha lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov is trying to force a seperation but Singha has the dominant position.
A short left from Singha.
Singha prevents Plutov from breaking the clinch.
Singha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Singha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Singha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Singha as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Plutov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singha lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Singha - that landed with a thud.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
Singha lands a right hand.
Singha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Singha lands an uppercut.
Plutov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Singha.
Singha lands a shot to the body.
Singha lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Singha.
Singha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plutov's efforts to push away.
A short right from Singha.

Singha breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Singha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Singha has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Singha.
A short right from Singha.
Singha lands with a right to the head.
Singha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Singha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Singha as the two fighters clinch.
Singha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Buakaw Singha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Singha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
A shot in the inside from Singha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Singha avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov wants to break free but Singha has control.
Singha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov is trying to break the clinch but Singha has him pressed against the ropes.
Singha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Singha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Plutov is rocked!
Plutov is looking to break free of the clinch but Singha has double underhooks.
Singha presses Plutov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Singha.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Oh Plutov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singha lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singha.
Singha's coach down at ネオン黒のエ&# was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Singha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Singha.
Singha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plutov tries to stall but Singha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Singha avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singha gets through Plutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutov tries to circle away but Singha has him pinned against the ropes.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singha is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Singha.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singha scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Singha.
Plutov is looking to break free of the clinch but Singha has double underhooks.
Singha digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Singha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Singha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Singha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singha lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Singha.
A left hand lands to the body for Singha.

Singha creates a bit of space and cracks Plutov with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Plutov is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Plutov tries to get into range but Singha steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Plutov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Singha scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buakaw Singha!
Buakaw Singha thanked the fans post fight for their support.