PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 86 p4p, 50 weight class) and Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Branko
vs
Sitsongrit

180 cm
29
144
20 - 14 - 0

172 cm
31
137
18 - 4 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
New Standard

HELLBENT
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Branko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Branko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branko on the side of the head.
Branko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Sitsongrit leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Branko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branko shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Branko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Branko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Branko is wise to it.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Branko ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Branko shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Branko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Branko is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Branko is wise to it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Branko off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Branko ducks down to avoid it.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Branko fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branko.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Branko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself well to prevent Branko advancing to mount.

Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Branko prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Branko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.

Branko is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
Branko stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Branko's head to control him but Branko postures up.

Branko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Branko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Branko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Branko is controlling him

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Branko is just out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Branko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Branko shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Branko persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Branko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Branko is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Branko 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.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Branko misses with a takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko leaves his chin hanging out and Sitsongrit seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Branko crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Our winner, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.