PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petsamut Sitsongrit (ranked 6226 p4p, 509 weight class) and Gianfranco Perez (ranked 6296 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sitsongrit
vs
Perez

169 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsamut Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Perez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Perez.
Perez prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound.
Perez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Perez scores with punches from side control.
Perez controlling from side mount.
Perez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sitsongrit bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Perez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perez's head backwards.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petsamut Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Petsamut Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Perez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Perez shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Perez's front leg but catches the back leg as Perez tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Perez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Perez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perez.
Perez works his way into side control.
Perez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sitsongrit to see if he's OK.

Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Perez to get to his feet.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petsamut Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left and a right from Sitsongrit both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Perez throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body

and Perez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sitsongrit pushes Perez off and gets back to his feet.
Gianfranco Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petsamut Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.

Perez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is controlling Perez's posture.
Perez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Perez postures up.
Perez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Perez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Perez content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perez is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Perez off but Perez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perez.
Sitsongrit is controlling Perez's trapped leg to prevent Perez from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Perez.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perez.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
Perez winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gianfranco Perez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Perez stalling.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Perez is controlling him well.
Perez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez off looking to stand but Perez dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Perez in his half guard.
Perez trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.

Perez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez walks into a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Perez dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.

Sitsongrit has his feet on Perez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petsamut Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.

Perez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Perez getting side control.
Perez thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Perez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Perez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez off looking to stand but Perez dives back in and keeps control.

Sitsongrit kicks Perez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Perez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit jabs at Perez's body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Perez slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Perez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Perez prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perez postures up.
Perez stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perez prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perez won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Perez postures up.
Perez lands a couple of digs.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perez postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.

Sitsongrit kicks Perez off and gets to his feet.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petsamut Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.

Perez gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Perez tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perez.
Perez thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Perez is controlling him well.

Sitsongrit pushes Perez off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Perez misses the jab.

Perez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Perez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Gianfranco Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petsamut Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petsamut Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsamut Sitsongrit!