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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tongchai Nongkee Kulabdam (ranked 6761 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yu Jian Bing (ranked 7482 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Tongchai Nongkee Kulabdam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tongchai Nongkee Kulabdam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yu Jian Bing! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jian Bing stuns Kulabdam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kulabdam fails to land the takedown. Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt. Kulabdam tries to sprawl but Jian Bing drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jian Bing seems to be working for a kimura but Kulabdam defends the submission attempt. Jian Bing tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kulabdam. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jian Bing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulabdam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jian Bing. Jian Bing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jian Bing throwing shots but Kulabdam is blocking nicely. Kulabdam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jian Bing on the ground. Jian Bing slows the pace down in half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kulabdam misses with a takedown and Jian Bing counters with a one-two to the body. Kulabdam is breathing heavily. Kulabdam keeps the fight on the outside. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kulabdam. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tongchai Nongkee Kulabdam. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jian Bing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulabdam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt. Jian Bing takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jian Bing wants a takedown.
Kulabdam wants a takedown but no success here.
Jian Bing fails to pull guard.
Kulabdam tries to score a body lock takedown but Jian Bing shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jian Bing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jian Bing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulabdam shoots in but Jian Bing avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kulabdam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jian Bing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jian Bing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kulabdam counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jian Bing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jian Bing wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulabdam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Jian Bing tries to pull guard but Kulabdam won't allow it.
Kulabdam looking to stall.
Jian Bing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulabdam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jian Bing tries to counter by closing the distance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt. Jian Bing misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Jian Bing dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kulabdam missing with a left hand there. Jian Bing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kulabdam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulabdam wants it to stay on the feet. Kulabdam throws a big counter combination but Jian Bing scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kulabdam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jian Bing has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jian Bing tries to clinch there but Kulabdam circles away.
Jian Bing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulabdam circles away. Kulabdam tries to counter by clinching up but Jian Bing breaks away and moves out of range. Kulabdam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jian Bing as he avoids it easily. Jian Bing lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kulabdam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jian Bing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Jian Bing with that takedown attempt. Tongchai Nongkee Kulabdam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Jian Bing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kulabdam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jian Bing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jian Bing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulabdam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kulabdam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jian Bing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kulabdam. Jian Bing shoots in for a double leg but Kulabdam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jian Bing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulabdam tries to avoid it but Jian Bing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulabdam to the ground. Kulabdam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jian Bing avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jian Bing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice takedown defense from Jian Bing. No joy for Kulabdam on that attempt. Jian Bing with the counter takedown but Kulabdam avoids it easily. Jian Bing moves in looking to clinch but Kulabdam pushes him off. As Jian Bing looks to move away, Kulabdam throws a big counter combo but Jian Bing just gets out of the way. Jian Bing shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jian Bing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulabdam's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jian Bing passes easily into side control. Nice work. Jian Bing decides to take the fight back to the feet. Jian Bing throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jian Bing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kulabdam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jian Bing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jian Bing wants it to stay on the feet. Kulabdam swats away the attempt to clinch by Jian Bing. Kulabdam throws a big counter combination but Jian Bing scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jian Bing tries to bum rush Kulabdam with a series of wild strikes but Kulabdam uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt. Kulabdam wants to clinch. Nice takedown defense from Kulabdam. No joy for Jian Bing on that attempt. Kulabdam is looking to counter the offense by Jian Bing and move into the clinch. Jian Bing gets a clinch. Jian Bing manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jian Bing shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulabdam tries to sprawl out of it but Jian Bing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulabdam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jian Bing tries for a takedown but Kulabdam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kulabdam shoots for a double leg takedown but Jian Bing sprawls well. He's pushed Kulabdam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kulabdam is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kulabdam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kulabdam dives in for a single leg takedown but Jian Bing sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jian Bing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jian Bing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Jian Bing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Kulabdam looks to land a combination but Jian Bing avoids it well. Jian Bing lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kulabdam backs up against the cage.
Kulabdam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kulabdam. Jian Bing fails in his attempt to clinch. Jian Bing is looking to clinch. Jian Bing goes for a double leg but Kulabdam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulabdam continues to drive forward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jian Bing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jian Bing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulabdam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jian Bing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulabdam circles away. Tongchai Nongkee Kulabdam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Jian Bing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kulabdam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulabdam dives in for a single leg takedown but Jian Bing sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Yu Jian Bing seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jian Bing moves in looking to clinch but Kulabdam pushes him off. Jian Bing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulabdam circles away. Kulabdam fails to land the takedown. Kulabdam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulabdam wants it to stay on the feet. Kulabdam keeps the fight on the outside. Kulabdam throws a series of punches but Jian Bing moves out of range. Jian Bing shoots in for a takedown but Kulabdam shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kulabdam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jian Bing swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kulabdam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jian Bing is trying to counter with his kicks. Kulabdam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jian Bing fails with a takedown attempt. Kulabdam throws a right and a left that both miss. Jian Bing fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Kulabdam misses. Jian Bing shoots in for a takedown but Kulabdam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. As Jian Bing tries to get set, Kulabdam tries to push him back and clinch up but Jian Bing manages to avoid the attempt. Nice takedown defense from Jian Bing. No joy for Kulabdam on that attempt. Jian Bing appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nice body punch from Jian Bing. Kulabdam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jian Bing paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jian Bing fails to land the takedown. Kulabdam tries for a takedown but Jian Bing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jian Bing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kulabdam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jian Bing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jian Bing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jian Bing landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jian Bing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jian Bing's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Yu Jian Bing. Well Jian Bing 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yu Jian Bing!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
32% |
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