PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1538 p4p, 1223 weight class) and Igor Lomachenko (ranked 86 p4p, 66 weight class). Igor Lomachenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sripituksakul
vs
Lomachenko

168 cm
31
136
23 - 13 - 1

175 cm
27
145
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Sripituksakul moves away and avoids it.
Sripituksakul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the body
and Lomachenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Sripituksakul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Sripituksakul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lomachenko!
Lomachenko pushes Sripituksakul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sripituksakul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position but Lomachenko is working away.
Sripituksakul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sripituksakul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lomachenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sripituksakul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lomachenko to see if he's OK.
Lomachenko pushes Sripituksakul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sripituksakul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko bucks up and tries to throw Sripituksakul off but instead Sripituksakul has got his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Lomachenko as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sripituksakul!
Sripituksakul wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sripituksakul's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up.

Sripituksakul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Sripituksakul.
Lomachenko prevents Sripituksakul from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is really struggling to control Lomachenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lomachenko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sripituksakul off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul trying to control.
Lomachenko takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sripituksakul looking to break Lomachenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lomachenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sripituksakul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Sripituksakul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Lomachenko showing good submission defense here.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Sripituksakul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Sripituksakul goes for a double leg but Lomachenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lomachenko continues to drive forward.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?

Lomachenko breaks the clinch.
Lomachenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sripituksakul.
Lomachenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut.
Lomachenko scores with a jab.
Lomachenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomachenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomachenko throws a combination that misses
letting Sripituksakul counter with a right hand.
Lomachenko cracks Sripituksakul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Lomachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot that snaps Sripituksakul's head back.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Sripituksakul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lomachenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Lomachenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sripituksakul has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lomachenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sripituksakul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomachenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lomachenko lands a head shot.
Lomachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lomachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lomachenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lomachenko misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko scores with a hook to the body. Sripituksakul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko misses with a looping right.
Lomachenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lomachenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lomachenko throws a combination that misses
and Sripituksakul counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Sripituksakul finds it's way through Lomachenko's defenses.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild combination.
Sripituksakul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lomachenko momentarily.
Lomachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sripituksakuls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.

Sripituksakul gets the takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul is working Lomachenko over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sripituksakul asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lomachenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sripituksakul has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lomachenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Sripituksakul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lomachenko hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sripituksakul goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lomachenko turns into him and now he's in Sripituksakul's guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position.

Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lomachenko defends well.
Sripituksakul looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Lomachenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sripituksakul lands a really nice looking cross but Lomachenko seems unphased.
Lomachenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lomachenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sripituksakul under the eye.
Lomachenko scores with a jab.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Lomachenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sripituksakul fails with the takedown.
Lomachenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Sripituksakul should have avoided that one.
Igor Lomachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko with the inside leg kick.
Lomachenko scores with a jab.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sripituksakul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Sripituksakul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomachenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a straight left.
Sripituksakul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sripituksakul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul scores with a body shot.
Sripituksakul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomachenko can pounce on him.
Sripituksakul slips a jab and a cross from Lomachenko.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sripituksakul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lomachenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sripituksakul is out of range and Lomachenko settles back down.
Lomachenko scores with the left hand. Sripituksakul knows he should have avoided that one.
Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko.
A little feinted left hand from Sripituksakul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lomachenko tries to avoid it but Sripituksakul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lomachenko to the ground. Lomachenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lomachenko feints a counter leg kick.
Sripituksakul lands a slapping body shot.
Sripituksakul checks a leg kick nicely.
Sripituksakul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sripituksakul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomachenko on the side of the head.

Lomachenko is rocked!
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Sripituksakul counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Igor Lomachenko had this to say: '5 Foot 9. 6.60 Learning Speed.. IQ 101. '.