PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chrissy Moltisanti (ranked 3381 p4p, 1417 weight class) and Kaewfah Sitsongrit (ranked 274 p4p, 134 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moltisanti
vs
Sitsongrit

176 cm
24
152
3 - 4 - 0

173 cm
22
146
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Wrestler Wayfare

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrissy Moltisanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Moltisanti slaps the foot to one side.
Moltisanti throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Moltisanti is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Moltisanti shrugs it off though.
Moltisanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Moltisanti back into the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moltisanti.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Moltisanti goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moltisanti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moltisanti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Moltisanti misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Moltisanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Moltisanti tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thumps Moltisanti with a low kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moltisanti. That did some damage!
Moltisanti missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moltisanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moltisanti is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Moltisanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moltisanti is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to control but Moltisanti wriggling away.
Moltisanti is working to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moltisanti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moltisanti wants to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Moltisanti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sitsongrit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Moltisanti tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.
Moltisanti working to try and regain half guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Moltisanti is squirming around nicely.
Moltisanti can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaewfah Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Moltisanti moved out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moltisanti throws out the jab.
Moltisanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moltisanti.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moltisanti misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Moltisanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moltisanti's hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Moltisanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moltisanti lands with a nice combination. Sitsongrit backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moltisanti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moltisanti.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.

Moltisanti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sitsongrit regains guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control 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.
Moltisanti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Moltisanti trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moltisanti sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moltisanti drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Moltisanti off! Moltisanti jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Moltisanti passes easily into half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Moltisanti control the position.
Moltisanti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Moltisanti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Moltisanti looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Moltisanti jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Moltisanti is working to tighten his grip on Sitsongrit's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sitsongrit has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Moltisanti is really squeezing tight and eventually Sitsongrit passes out! Moltisanti breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chrissy Moltisanti!
After winning the bout, Chrissy Moltisanti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.