PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Ann (ranked 2478 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Thongthailek Sitsongrit (ranked 301 p4p, 535 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ann
vs
Sitsongrit

185 cm
24
195
9 - 10 - 0

176 cm
26
156
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Ann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thongthailek Sitsongrit !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ann misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Ann was not able to check.
Ann misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Ann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Ann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Ann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ann scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit tests Ann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Ann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Ann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ann throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ann keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit . That snapped Ann's head back.
Ann misses with the combination.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Ann counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit .
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Ann's torso.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Ann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ann misses with a looping right.
Ann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Ann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Ann does no damage.
Ann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ann.
Ann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Ann circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Ann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jules Ann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thongthailek Sitsongrit .

Ann manages to break the clinch.
Ann misses with a body kick.
Ann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit 's hands.

Ann tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ann breaks from the clinch.
Ann throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ann.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit 's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Sitsongrit clinches up with Ann and pushes him back against the cage.
Ann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Ann holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Sitsongrit fails to pull guard.
Ann wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ann misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Ann throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ann throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Ann lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Ann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Ann moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Sitsongrit has Ann up against the cage in a clinch.
Ann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Ann manages to get underhooks.

Ann breaks from the clinch.
Ann throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
A left lands for Ann.
Jules Ann is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ann. That snapped Sitsongrit 's head back.
Ann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ann throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ann moves out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Ann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ann swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
A counter left hand to the body from Ann misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ann misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Ann counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ann keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Sitsongrit forces Ann back against the cage and clinches.
Ann working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Ann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit prevents Ann from breaking the clinch.

Sitsongrit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ann uses from the top position.
Ann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.

Ann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ann tries to get out of the position.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ann is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ann has control of Sitsongrit 's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Ann.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ann looking for a sweep. Not yet Ann, not yet.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Ann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ann's guard.
Ann holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sitsongrit .
Ann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sitsongrit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Ann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ann blocks the body kick.
Ann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thongthailek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ann in a clinch.

Ann manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Ann counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Ann breaks away
letting Ann counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Ann avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ann counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ann has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Ann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ann struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.

Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ann throws a big shot that misses.
Ann looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ann throws a body kick.

Sitsongrit clinches up with Ann and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ann working hard to break the clinch.

Sitsongrit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sitsongrit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.

Sitsongrit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ann 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 Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit trying to remain calm as Ann controls from the top position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ann postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sitsongrit 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Ann off but Ann is having none of it.
Ann trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Ann wants to stand but Sitsongrit is controlling his arm.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jules Ann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ann is looking to counter punch.
Ann throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.

Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Ann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Ann!
Jules Ann bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.