PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Screw Ewe (ranked 844 p4p, 95 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 538 p4p, 63 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ewe
vs
Phetboonme

178 cm
22
158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Freebok (85% Laundry)
Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Screw Ewe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ewe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phetboonme, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Ewe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ewe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Ewe throws a head punch that misses.
Ewe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ewe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ewe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ewe.
Ewe working aggressively here.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ewe fails to land.
Phetboonme stalling in the clinch.
Ewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
A head punch on the inside from Ewe fails to land.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Ewe.
Ewe has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Ewe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewe has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Ewe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ewe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Ewe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ewe misses with a body punch.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ewe.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Ewe is working Phetboonme over against the cage.
Ewe lands with a short shot to the head.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ewe tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ewe swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Ewe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ewe.
Phetboonme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ewe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phetboonme can turn it around.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Ewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Ewe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ewe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ewe working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ewe.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Ewe working aggressively here.
Ewe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ewe.
Ewe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.
Ewe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ewe misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme has a couple of punches blocked by Ewe.
Ewe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ewe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ewe takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Ewe misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Ewe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewes head.
Ewe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ewe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ewe lands a nice uppercut.
Ewe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ewe blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ewe gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ewe blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ewe.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ewe as Phetboonme tries to tie him up.
Ewe misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Screw Ewe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ewe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Ewe's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phetboonme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ewe.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Ewe.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Ewe.
Phetboonme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ewe is able to avoid easily.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Ewe.
Ewe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phetboonme plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Ewe clinches up with Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Ewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Ewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Ewe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ewe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ewe misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ewe.
Ewe scores with a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme is leaning against Ewe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ewe gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme pushes Ewe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
Ewe throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme is leaning against Ewe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe.
A right handed body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phetboonme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Ewe blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Ewe.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ewe.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phetboonme has a couple of punches blocked by Ewe.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Ewe.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Screw Ewe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Ewe can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phetboonme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
Ewe can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme pushes Ewe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Phetboonme.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
Ewe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewes head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the head.
Ewe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ewe tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Ewe controls his hands.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Ewe avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage.
Ewe lands a shot to the body.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Ewe throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
Ewe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Ewe misses with the head strike.
Ewe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ewe fails to land.
Ewe lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Phetboonme.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ewe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme scores with a shoulder strike.
Ewe misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ewe's elbow.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ewe.
Ewe misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ewe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Ewe.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ewe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ewe can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Ewe is rocked!
Phetboonme pushes Ewe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kongchai Phetboonme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ewe moves into the clinch.
Ewe has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme - that landed with a thud.
Ewe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ewe can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Ewe.
Ewe letting Phetboonme take a breather here.
Ewe misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ewe.
Ewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme pushes Ewe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ewe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ewe blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Ewe seems to have got his legs back now.
Ewe lands a body punch.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Phetboonme.
Ewe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ewe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Ewe.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ewe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Ewe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ewe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ewe.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Ewe.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ewe's elbow.
Phetboonme tries to work over Ewe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ewe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Ewe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phetboonme or not.
Ewe misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Ewe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ewe.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
Ewe can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ewe can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
Ewe tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Phetboonme.
Ewe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ewe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ewe scores with a shot to the side of Phetboonme's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ewe fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewe misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Ewe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Ewe misses with a punch to the body.
Ewe works on Phetboonme's body with a couple of short punches.
Ewe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Ewe tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Ewe back against the cage.
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Ewe's ribcage. Ewe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ewe misses with some punches.
Ewe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ewe's elbow.
Ewe misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
Phetboonme presses Ewe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Ewe.
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Ewe's ribcage. Ewe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Ewe's ribcage. Ewe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a light punch inside.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ewe or not.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Ewe throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme scores with a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme pushes Ewe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Ewe fails to land.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kongchai Phetboonme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phetboonme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.