PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 77 p4p, 34 weight class) and Marko Kersikov (ranked 14 p4p, 7 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sitsongrit
vs
Kersikov

177 cm
29
156
19 - 6 - 0

168 cm
28
145
13 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Kersikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.

Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.

Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Sitsongrit back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Sitsongrit is rocked!

It looks like Surianglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?

Kersikov cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kersikov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sitsongrit to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kersikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch

and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sitsongrit! Kersikov lets Sitsongrit back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter head kick but Kersikov was just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the temple. Kersikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surianglek Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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