PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mesquita (ranked 30 p4p, 70 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 5 p4p, 10 weight class). Richard Mesquita could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Surianglek Sitsongrit's chin.

Mesquita
vs
Sitsongrit

180 cm
28
163
21 - 7 - 0

177 cm
35
156
32 - 11 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mesquita moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely.
Mesquita scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Mesquita moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Mesquita scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Mesquita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mesquita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 leg kick but Mesquita moved away.
Mesquita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mesquita.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mesquita misses its target.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick

and Mesquita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Sitsongrit has managed to sweep!

Mesquita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.

Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sitsongrit has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mesquita is on him like a limpet, forcing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.

Mesquita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the head.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand

and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.

Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Mesquita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Sitsongrit clobbers Mesquita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Mesquita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Mesquita shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mesquita in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mesquita has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Mesquita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Mesquita working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sitsongrit is trying to buck Mesquita off.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mesquita asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Richard Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sitsongrit is trying to buck Mesquita off.
Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Mesquita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Mesquita moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Mesquita connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Mesquita moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita 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 throws a leg kick

and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Mesquita trying to control from Sitsongrit's half guard. Sitsongrit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mesquita blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick

and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mesquita postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.

Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit!

Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita is letting Sitsongrit control him for a moment.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sitsongrit's best efforts.

Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Come on Mesquita - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mesquita wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mesquita successfully pulls guard.

Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.

Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Richard Mesquita did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Mesquita down by chopping away at his legs.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Mesquita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Mesquita down by chopping away at his legs.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit thumps Mesquita with a low kick.
Mesquita lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Mesquita is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Mesquita jumps back.
Mesquita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.

Mesquita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mesquita is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mesquita takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mesquita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Mesquita takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
A leg kick checked by Mesquita.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand

and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mesquita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Mesquita tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita landing strikes.
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!
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit pushes Mesquita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mesquita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Mesquita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sitsongrit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mesquita controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Mesquita fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Mesquita is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mesquita won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.

Mesquita seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.

Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita has a closed guard, preventing Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit postures up.

Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Mesquita's front leg but catches the back leg as Mesquita tries to avoid it.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Mesquita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.