PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 387 p4p, 704 weight class) and Adriel Nayati (ranked 56 p4p, 89 weight class). Nayati has chosen Indian Calling - At War as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sitsongrit
vs
Nayati

178 cm
25
157
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
160
11 - 3 - 0

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriel Nayati!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Adriel Nayati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayati gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Nayati.
Nayati takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nayati shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Nayati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Nayati down.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
And Nayati tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nayati won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nayati is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nayati scoring with some ground and pound.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Nayati stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit has control of Nayati's left arm, preventing Nayati from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Nayati is controlling him.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nayati is one step ahead there.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nayati is one step ahead there.
Nayati trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.

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

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 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Nayati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nayati is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Nayati slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nayati on the ground.
Nayati throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Nayati crashes against the mat.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sitsongrit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nayati off and has taken his back!
Nayati looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitsongrit.
Nayati is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nayati ducked under it nicely.
Nayati tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch

and Nayati counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nayati.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nayati manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nayati seems to be looking for submissions.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sitsongrit to regain full guard.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.

Sitsongrit pushes Nayati off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Nayati with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nayati is out of range.
Nayati shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses

and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nayati has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Nayati off him but Nayati keeps the position.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Nayati easily there. Nayati is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Nayati cracks Sitsongrit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sitsongrit pushes Nayati away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nayati gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Nayati are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nayati scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nayati working away.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Nayati working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Nayati keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Nayati is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nayati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayati is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nayati wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nayati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Nayati fails with the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayati doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.

Nayati looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Nayati drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayati.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nayati takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Nayati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adriel Nayati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Nayati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nayati.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Nayati tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Nayati does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Nayati with that takedown attempt.
Nayati is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Nayati. Nayati gets slowly back to his feet.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Nayati's midsection.
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!
Nayati looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Nayati dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Nayati's head and hops out.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nayati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nayati strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Nayati 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nayati or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Nayati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nayati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nayati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nayati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nayati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nayati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Nayati throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit wins by unanimous decision!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.