PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman (ranked 3396 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong (ranked 6622 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Zayed Abdulrakhman
vs
Sitsongpeenong

175 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongpeenong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdulrakhman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sitsongpeenong somewhat.

Sitsongpeenong tries to keep at a distance but Abdulrakhman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Abdulrakhman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sitsongpeenong trying to control here.
Abdulrakhman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdulrakhman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sitsongpeenong on the ground.
Sitsongpeenong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to stand up here but Abdulrakhman is controlling him well.
Abdulrakhman controlling the action here.
Sitsongpeenong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdulrakhman.
Abdulrakhman is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongpeenong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdulrakhman controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Abdulrakhman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongpeenong to the mat! Sitsongpeenong manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongpeenong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sitsongpeenong is looking to sweep but instead, Abdulrakhman has passed into half guard.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to stand.
Sitsongpeenong wants to improve his position but Abdulrakhman is controlling well.
Abdulrakhman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongpeenong is looking for a sweep. Abdulrakhman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Abdulrakhman is working for a kimura but Sitsongpeenong is defending it quite comfortably.
Abdulrakhman trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrakhman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abdulrakhman tries to stand and escape but Sitsongpeenong is controlling the position.
Sitsongpeenong tries to roll over but Abdulrakhman keeps him under control.
Sitsongpeenong tries to kick Abdulrakhman off but Abdulrakhman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sitsongpeenong wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four 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.
Abdulrakhman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongpeenong pinned against the cage. Sitsongpeenong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Abdulrakhman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongpeenong to the mat! Sitsongpeenong manages to get full guard.
Abdulrakhman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sitsongpeenong working for a triangle but Abdulrakhman defends it easily.
Abdulrakhman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongpeenong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sitsongpeenong closes the distance and clinches up with Abdulrakhman, looking for a takedown. Sitsongpeenong pushes Abdulrakhman against the cage but Abdulrakhman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdulrakhman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abdulrakhman shoots for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abdulrakhman has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong fails with the takedown.
Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong.

Abdulrakhman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongpeenong is trying to defend but Abdulrakhman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to stand back up but Abdulrakhman is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrakhman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongpeenong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongpeenong is looking to control Abdulrakhman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongpeenong avoid being mounted?

Abdulrakhman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongpeenong is just riding it out for now. Abdulrakhman eventually gives up the hold.
Sitsongpeenong wants to get back to full guard.
Abdulrakhman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sitsongpeenong pushes Abdulrakhman off looking to stand but Abdulrakhman dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to maintain the position but Abdulrakhman is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Abdulrakhman as Sitsongpeenong shoots in.

Abdulrakhman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abdulrakhman trying to control the action but Sitsongpeenong is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulrakhman working away.
Abdulrakhman tries to stand but Sitsongpeenong is controlling his head.

Abdulrakhman decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrakhman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongpeenong counters with a thumping low kick.

Abdulrakhman has managed to clinch.
Abdulrakhman prevents Sitsongpeenong from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abdulrakhman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Abdulrakhman lands a takedown into guard.
Sitsongpeenong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdulrakhman controls the pace.
Abdulrakhman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongpeenong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrakhman content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to control the position but Abdulrakhman postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sitsongpeenong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abdulrakhman is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongpeenong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sitsongpeenong shoots for a takedown but Abdulrakhman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Abdulrakhman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abdulrakhman gets underhooks to prevent Sitsongpeenong's takedown attempt.
Abdulrakhman has Sitsongpeenong pressed against the cage, preventing Sitsongpeenong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Sitsongpeenong pulls guard effortlessly.
Abdulrakhman tries to stand but Sitsongpeenong is controlling from the bottom.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrakhman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Abdulrakhman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongpeenong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abdulrakhman has Sitsongpeenong in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongpeenong stopping the sweep attempt from Abdulrakhman.

Abdulrakhman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongpeenong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdulrakhman's guard.
Abdulrakhman wants to stand up but Sitsongpeenong is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongpeenong trying to control but Abdulrakhman is working from the bottom.
Sitsongpeenong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Abdulrakhman scores with a takedown into Sitsongpeenong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdulrakhman controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrakhman looking to pass the guard.
Abdulrakhman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Sitsongpeenong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdulrakhman defends well.
Abdulrakhman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongpeenong can do to turn this around?
Abdulrakhman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abdulrakhman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongpeenong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongpeenong tries to clinch but Abdulrakhman moves out of range.

Abdulrakhman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongpeenong quickly recovers to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongpeenong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongpeenong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdulrakhman controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdulrakhman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman!