PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 90 p4p, 202 weight class) and Odin Markkanen (ranked 11 p4p, 21 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sitsongrit
vs
Markkanen

176 cm
33
145
24 - 6 - 0

170 cm
33
150
12 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Markkanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markkanen checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Markkanen moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Markkanen throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Markkanen avoided it.
Markkanen throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markkanen scores with a hook.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Markkanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Markkanen ducked under it nicely.
Markkanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markkanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Markkanen sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Markkanen.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
Markkanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Markkanen connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markkanen scores with a body shot.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen checks a leg kick nicely.
Markkanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Markkanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Markkanen.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Markkanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen lands with a right hand.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
Markkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Markkanen controls the action.
Markkanen wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Markkanen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markkanen is controlling him.
Markkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markkanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Markkanen does no damage.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markkanen checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Markkanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markkanen lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Markkanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Markkanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Markkanen cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markkanen is able to avoid easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markkanen sprawls and moves away.
Odin Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Markkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Markkanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Markkanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Markkanen with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markkanen cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markkanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
A left lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit tests Markkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
It seemed like Markkanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Markkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen looks to land a combination. Sitsongrit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Markkanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
Markkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen 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 misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 throws a low kick but Markkanen avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Markkanen. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Markkanen saw it coming and moves away.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Markkanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Markkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Markkanen eventually gives up the hold.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Odin Markkanen 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!

Markkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Markkanen has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Markkanen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat - Markkanen dives into Sitsongrit's guard.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Markkanen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markkanen working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.

Markkanen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sitsongrit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Markkanen.

Sitsongrit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Markkanen to his feet.
Markkanen misses with a straight left.
Markkanen slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Markkanen's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Markkanen blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markkanen.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markkanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Markkanen connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen connects with a looping right hand.
Markkanen scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Markkanen sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Markkanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Markkanen's belly button to the back.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen connects with a single shot there.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A countering left hand to the body from Markkanen misses.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markkanen lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markkanen somewhat.
Markkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Markkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markkanen connects with a looping right hand.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Markkanen moves out of range easily.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen connects with a body shot.
Markkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markkanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Markkanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Markkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markkanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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