PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1556 p4p, 87 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 1629 p4p, 92 weight class). Shiina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell With Gattai!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kitty Sripituksakul
vs
Shiina

168 cm
20
136 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sripituksakul.
We've been hearing reports that Sripituksakul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sripituksakul, as that shot connected.
Shiina throws a hook to the side of Sripituksakul's head but Sripituksakul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiina staying out of range there.
Shiina throws a fast counter high kick but Sripituksakul manages to duck under it in time.
Shiina moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sripituksakul misses with a few strikes there.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sripituksakul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiina circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina slips under a jab.
And Shiina tries to counter it with a takedown but Sripituksakul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Sripituksakul misses the target.
Shiina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Sripituksakul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sripituksakul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiina misses the target.
Sripituksakul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sripituksakul.
Shiina walks into a stiff left hand from Sripituksakul.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shiina to counter with a crisp jab.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sripituksakul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shiina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shiina unleashes a big counter combination but Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Shiina slips a jab and a cross from Sripituksakul.
Shiina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sripituksakul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiina moves away from the strike by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left.
Sripituksakul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiina in his tracks.
Sripituksakul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sripituksakul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul looks to land a combination. Shiina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sripituksakul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shiina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sripituksakul back to the cage. Shiina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice cross by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sripituksakul on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina avoids the body shot from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.

Shiina gets tackled into the cage by Sripituksakul. Sripituksakul maintains the clinch.
Sripituksakul lands an uppercut.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Sripituksakul avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Shiina lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sripituksakul fails to land.

Sripituksakul manages to break the clinch.
Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Shiina moves away and avoids it.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiina.
Sripituksakul lands a jab-cross combination.
Sripituksakul lands with a straight right. Shiina didn't see that one coming.

Sripituksakul rushes Shiina and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sripituksakul as the two fighters clinch.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shiina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Sripituksakul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiina working aggressively here.
Shiina scores with a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Sripituksakul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
That's time! Sripituksakul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
Shiina slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul cracks Shiina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sripituksakul lands with a shot to the body.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is winning the standup battle so far.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Shiina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiina can do to turn this around?
Shiina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sripituksakul cracks Shiina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul looks to clinch

and Shiina counters with a shoot takedown. Sripituksakul fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Shiina is pushing down on Sripituksakul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sripituksakul is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiina has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul trying to hold on to Shiina's head to control him but Shiina postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiina trying to mount his opponent but Sripituksakul defends it.
Shiina prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.

Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shiina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sripituksakul sees it coming and defends easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

Shiina wants to work for an arm triangle but Sripituksakul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Shiina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sripituksakul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sripituksakul.
Shiina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.

Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sripituksakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shiina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shiina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiina is one step ahead there.
Shiina trying to control but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Shiina's shoulder, as Shiina tries to avoid the shot.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Shiina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sripituksakul misses.
Shiina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sripituksakul defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sripituksakul throws a poor cross that misses

and Shiina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sripituksakul's guard.

Sripituksakul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiina is aware though and is defending well.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.

Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shiina escapes and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Shiina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Shiina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Shiina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sripituksakul throws the left hand but Shiina avoids the punch easily.
Sripituksakul thuds his right hand into Shiina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shiina misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul stuns Shiina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a series of wild punches.
Shiina swats away the attempt to clinch by Sripituksakul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Shiina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sripituksakul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina throws a sloppy body shot
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice body shot.
Shiina lands with an uppercut that bounces Sripituksakul off the cage and back into range.
Shiina staying out of range there.
Sripituksakul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shiina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sripituksakul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shiina eats them both and turns towards Sripituksakul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul scores with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook. Shiina ducked under it nicely.
Shiina throws a lazy right hand but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand

and Shiina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Shiina is working for a kimura but Sripituksakul is defending it quite comfortably.

Shiina is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sripituksakul is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.