PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Mesquita (ranked 64 p4p, 163 weight class) and Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 17 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mesquita
vs
Sitsongrit

178 cm
28
155
21 - 8 - 0

178 cm
30
154
15 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from 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.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Mesquita's belly button to the back.
Mesquita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Mesquita feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a right hand to the body.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Mesquita - just one landing.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.

Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mesquita - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Mesquita's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesquita takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Mesquita's ribs.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mesquita.
Mesquita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mesquita takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Mesquita takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mesquita in his tracks.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
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.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Mesquita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mesquita slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mesquita lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suriyan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mesquita lands the left hand.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs Mesquita to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
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.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Charles Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Mesquita isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.

Mesquita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Mesquita misses.
Charles Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesquita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Mesquita.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suriyan Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Suriyan Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.