PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 657 p4p, 1151 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 103 p4p, 154 weight class). Kruschev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Sitsongrit has chosen ศึกษานารี - LABANOON as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kruschev
vs
Sitsongrit

185 cm
36
163
26 - 15 - 1

177 cm
34
160
14 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
PWNAGE Elite

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev lands a jab.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Sitsongrit wants to counter the offense by Kruschev and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter head kick but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Kruschev pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
Sitsongrit just leaning against Kruschev, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but Kruschev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruschev's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Kruschev improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev misses with an elbow strike.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruschev gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stalling.

Kruschev breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev looks to throw a body kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruschev.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Kruschev shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a two punch combo.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Kruschev backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev works the jab nicely.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Kruschev back into the cage.
Kruschev letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Kruschev motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Kruschev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kruschev blocks it well.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Kruschev back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is trying to drag Kruschev to the mat but Kruschev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kruschev lands a good knee to the midsection. Sitsongrit won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.

Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Kruschev pushes him away.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruschev defends it well.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kruschev. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kruschev sets himself, and Sitsongrit steps forward looking for the clinch! Kruschev avoids it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev 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.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
As Kruschev backs off Sitsongrit throws a huge counter combo but Kruschev manages to avoid it all.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.