PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Earl Ravenberg (ranked 959 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 57 p4p, 59 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ravenberg
vs
Sitsongrit

170 cm
27
140
10 - 6 - 0

171 cm
31
140
22 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravenberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ravenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Ravenberg moved away.
It looked like Ravenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Ravenberg slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Ravenberg checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Ravenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ravenberg jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Ravenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ravenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Ravenberg off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ravenberg was well out of range.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ravenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ravenberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ravenberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ravenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit jabs Ravenberg right on the nose. Ravenberg blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ravenberg takes a step back to recover.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Ravenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ravenberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ravenberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Ravenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ravenberg moved out of range nicely.
Ravenberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ravenberg throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.

Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ravenberg in a clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ravenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ravenberg tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ravenberg.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Ravenberg backwards.
Ravenberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Ravenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ravenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ravenberg blocks it.
Ravenberg lands an uppercut.
Ravenberg tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Ravenberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ravenberg can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.

Ravenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Ravenberg counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ravenberg is out of range.
Sitsongrit stuns Ravenberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg misses with an uppercut.
Ravenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ravenberg moved out of range.
Ravenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ravenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ravenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Ravenberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Ravenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Ravenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ravenberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ravenberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ravenberg avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sitsongrit manages to circle out of the way.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ravenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Ravenberg's head back.
Ravenberg misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ravenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Ravenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Ravenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Ravenberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination. Ravenberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Ravenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Ravenberg throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ravenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ravenberg.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit closes the distance but Ravenberg moves to the side
and Ravenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ravenberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ravenberg throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ravenberg counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Ravenberg misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Ravenberg. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ravenberg moved out of range nicely.
Ravenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ravenberg scores with a hook.
Ravenberg avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit cracks Ravenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Ravenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ravenberg is out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Ravenberg moves out of range.
Ravenberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ravenberg. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ravenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Ravenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ravenberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Ravenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Ravenberg avoids it.
Ravenberg throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ravenberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Ravenberg down.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ravenberg is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Ravenberg counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit punishes Ravenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ravenberg misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ravenberg blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Ravenberg.
Ravenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ravenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ravenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Ravenberg saw that one coming.
Ravenberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit cracks Ravenberg with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ravenberg is just out of range.
Ravenberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ravenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ravenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Ravenberg moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Ravenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ravenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ravenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Ravenberg cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ravenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ravenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ravenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ravenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ravenberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Ravenberg appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ravenberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Ravenberg off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit tests Ravenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ravenberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ravenberg misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Ravenberg moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ravenberg has time to react.
Ravenberg blocks a jab.
Ravenberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ravenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ravenberg takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ravenberg doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Ravenberg misses.
Ravenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Ravenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Ravenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Ravenberg misses.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a one two combo.

Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Ravenberg.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg lands with a right to the head.
Ravenberg prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Ravenberg fails to land.
Ravenberg effectively controlling the action here.
Ravenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Ravenberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ravenberg scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Ravenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ravenberg misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ravenberg's elbow.
Ravenberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ravenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg lands with a light punch inside.
Ravenberg working aggressively here.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ravenberg's elbow.
Ravenberg working aggressively here.
Ravenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ravenberg wants a takedown.

Ravenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ravenberg is just out of range.
It looked like Ravenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs at Ravenberg's body.
Sitsongrit sizes up Ravenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ravenberg staying out of range there.
Earl Ravenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Yodsawan Sitsongrit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.