PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Sitsongrit (ranked 272 p4p, 37 weight class) and Randy RoboTessin (ranked 1445 p4p, 175 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cesar Sitsongrit
vs
RoboTessin

174 cm
21
164 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
KOMBAT KLOTHING

Octagon

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy RoboTessin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit takes a swing at RoboTessin's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
RoboTessin walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
RoboTessin misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but RoboTessin avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from RoboTessin is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but RoboTessin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!

RoboTessin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit has control of RoboTessin's left arm, preventing RoboTessin from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

RoboTessin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sitsongrit dives on top into guard.

Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RoboTessin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but RoboTessin is working from the bottom.

RoboTessin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but RoboTessin keeps moving.
Sitsongrit advances to half guard.

Sitsongrit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works his foot free and advances to mount.

Sitsongrit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Sitsongrit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, RoboTessin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
RoboTessin working to try and regain half guard.
RoboTessin tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit wants to take his opponent's back but RoboTessin doesn't allow it.

Sitsongrit has control of RoboTessin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and RoboTessin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin wants to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as RoboTessin is looking to escape.

Sitsongrit looking to secure an arm triangle but RoboTessin defends it well.
RoboTessin wants to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit takes RoboTessin's back.

RoboTessin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Sitsongrit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but RoboTessin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. RoboTessin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften RoboTessin for a finish.

RoboTessin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on RoboTessin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

RoboTessin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sitsongrit gets his way!
RoboTessin is in bad spot here.
RoboTessin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Sitsongrit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. RoboTessin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

RoboTessin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Sitsongrit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
RoboTessin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Sitsongrit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. RoboTessin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Sitsongrit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin trying to hold on to Sitsongrit's head to control him but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. RoboTessin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin trying to control but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RoboTessin can do to turn this around?

Sitsongrit is working for a kimura but RoboTessin is defending it quite comfortably.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but RoboTessin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
RoboTessin is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.

RoboTessin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.

Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, RoboTessin has managed to free his arm - good work.

RoboTessin actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
RoboTessin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
RoboTessin tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.
RoboTessin is trying to escape the mount but Sitsongrit keeps good control and instead manages to take RoboTessin's back.
RoboTessin tries to escape the position.
RoboTessin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sitsongrit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Sitsongrit is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but RoboTessin won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Sitsongrit off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit 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.