PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 428 p4p, 394 weight class) and Etienne Gueguen (ranked 27 p4p, 21 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sitsongrit
vs
Gueguen

172 cm
23
136
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
30
144
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Shadow Warrior Nutrition
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Sportivité
KAISER Nutrition - Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Etienne Gueguen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Gueguen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Gueguen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gueguen fails with a takedown attempt.
Gueguen shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gueguen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gueguen moves away.
Gueguen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Gueguen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut

and Gueguen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gueguen trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gueguen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.

Gueguen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Gueguen's attempts to control the action.
Gueguen fails to move to back control.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Gueguen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gueguen wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Gueguen moves to the back.

Sitsongrit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sitsongrit prevents Gueguen from getting a body triangle.

Sitsongrit is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gueguen gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Gueguen preventing the sweep.
Gueguen wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Gueguen prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gueguen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gueguen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gueguen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Gueguen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Gueguen swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gueguen's guard.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gueguen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Gueguen moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Gueguen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gueguen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gueguen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gueguen slips a jab and a cross from Sitsongrit.
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.
Gueguen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Gueguen.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Gueguen with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gueguen.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gueguen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Gueguen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gueguen can do to turn this around?
Gueguen in the domination position with Sitsongrit hanging on.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Gueguen keeps moving and retains side control.
Gueguen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Gueguen moves to back control.
Gueguen is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gueguen looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gueguen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gueguen is hanging on to Sitsongrit's back as he tries to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gueguen looking for the choke from the back.
Gueguen gets his hands free as Sitsongrit looks to control.
Sitsongrit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Gueguen won't let him.
Gueguen controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Gueguen trying to control.
Well, with Gueguen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sitsongrit is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to escape the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Gueguen breaks the grip.
Gueguen trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Gueguen won't let him.

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

Gueguen tightening his grip on Sitsongrit, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gueguen is looking for the choke from the back position but Sitsongrit is controlling his hands well.
Sitsongrit wants to control his opponent's hands but Gueguen gets his hands free.

Sitsongrit fending off the submission attempt from Gueguen.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Gueguen keeps control of the position.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Gueguen to control.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
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.

Sitsongrit tries to work over Gueguen's front leg with a kick but Gueguen checks it.
Gueguen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gueguen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Gueguen against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gueguen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gueguen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Gueguen tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick

and Gueguen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Gueguen keeps moving and retains side control.

Gueguen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gueguen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gueguen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Gueguen postures up.
Gueguen tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gueguen controls the position from side control.

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.
Gueguen advances nicely into full mount.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Gueguen's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gueguen's lack of action.
Etienne Gueguen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Gueguen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gueguen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gueguen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Gueguen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gueguen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Gueguen is controlling well.
Gueguen is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Gueguen passes into side.

Gueguen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gueguen trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Gueguen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that 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.

Gueguen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Gueguen dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Gueguen ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Gueguen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lunges at Gueguen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gueguen's hand.
Gueguen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gueguen goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Gueguen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Gueguen takes one to the side of the head.

Gueguen looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Gueguen drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Gueguen off and gets back to his feet.
Gueguen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gueguen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gueguen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Gueguen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Gueguen has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Gueguen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Gueguen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Gueguen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gueguen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Gueguen tries to advance to mount but can't.

Gueguen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gueguen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.

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.
Gueguen trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Gueguen's posture but Gueguen avoids it.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gueguen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gueguen works to advance to full mount. Sitsongrit defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Gueguen fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Etienne Gueguen in 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. This is the final round!

Gueguen blocks a jab.

Gueguen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Gueguen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gueguen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Gueguen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Gueguen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gueguen is just out of range.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gueguen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Gueguen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gueguen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gueguen off to one side.
Gueguen tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etienne Gueguen.
Sitsongrit works Gueguen's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Gueguen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gueguen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gueguen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut

and Gueguen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gueguen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gueguen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Gueguen stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.

Gueguen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sitsongrit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sitsongrit has escaped and now he's on top!

Gueguen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sitsongrit stands up from Gueguen's guard - Sitsongrit perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Gueguen on that attempt.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gueguen's hands.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gueguen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit cracks Gueguen with a good jab.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Gueguen's leg. Gueguen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gueguen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Gueguen saw it coming and moves away.
Gueguen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gueguen feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gueguen moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gueguen shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Gueguen down.
Gueguen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Gueguen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
And Gueguen tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 scores with a jab.

Gueguen takes the fight into the clinch.
Gueguen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gueguen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Etienne Gueguen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gueguen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Petchuanglek Sitsongrit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.