PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 27 p4p, 270 weight class) and Rimtas Kentas (ranked 4 p4p, 38 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sitsongrit
vs
Kentas

175 cm
30
162
18 - 7 - 1

176 cm
34
159
26 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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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 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Kentas scores with a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kentas.

Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.

Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kentas on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.

Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the position but Kentas is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit prevents Kentas from improving position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Kentas off him but Kentas keeps the position.
Kentas wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.

Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.

Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Kentas prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Kentas.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kentas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas scores with a body shot.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kentas throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Kentas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Kentas - just one landing.

Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kentas 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.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.

Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kentas off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas tries to escape but Sitsongrit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kentas turns into Sitsongrit and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kentas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentas defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Kentas throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kentas lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.

Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.

Kentas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Kentas manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Kentas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kentas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kentas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook

and Kentas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kentas throws an elbow but misses.
Kentas misses with an elbow strike.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kentas.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Kentas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kentas walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.

Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kentas pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kentas takes one to the side of the head.

Kentas is rocked!
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Kentas blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Kentas seems to have recovered his senses.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kentas avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Kentas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kentas's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Sitsongrit working Kentas over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Kentas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Kentas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sitsongrit.

That has opened up Rimtas Kentas's cut even more.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit dips a shoulder and cracks Kentas with a mighty uppercut! Kentas falls back against the cage and Sitsongrit unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kentas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sitsongrit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Madkhao Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.