PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 1185 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 132 p4p, 155 weight class). Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lynar
vs
Sitsongrit

167 cm
36
165
24 - 17 - 0

174 cm
40
159
25 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynar slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynar.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynar.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynar.
Lynar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Lynar throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Lynar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Lynar working away.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit trying his best to control but Lynar has mounted him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.
Lynar controlling the position easily from mount.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Lynar postures up.

Lynar working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynar content just to control the position here.
Lynar tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lynar's lack of action.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is controlling Lynar's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Lynar's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynar.
Lynar goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit is trying to force a seperation but Lynar has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Lynar away but Lynar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lynar has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage, preventing Sitsongrit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lynar is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar being controlled against the cage.

Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Sebastion Lynar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Lynar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Lynar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Lynar avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynar moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Lynar was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Lynar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Lynar avoids it well.
Lynar misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a left and a right that stings Lynar.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Lynar counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Lynar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Lynar ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to break the clinch but Lynar is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Lynar blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Lynar shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Lynar right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Lynar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Lynar's defenses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynar is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Lynar sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Lynar scores with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Sitsongrit working for a triangle but Lynar defends it easily.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lynar trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit jabs at Lynar's body.
Lynar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lynar's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Lynar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lynar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but Lynar manages to pass to mount!

Lynar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sitsongrit is surviving well by controlling Lynar's body position as best he can.
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!
Lynar wants to control but Sitsongrit has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lynar prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Lynar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lynar gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Lynar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynar manages to get himself to full guard.

Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lynar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lynar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Sitsongrit has gone for a leg lock! Lynar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sitsongrit's guard.

Lynar wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Lynar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lynar trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit controlling Lynar's posture.

Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Lynar pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Lynar pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynar.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lynar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Lynar's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynar slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lynar backs up against the cage.

Lynar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

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

Lynar tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.

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 Sebastion Lynar.
I think Lynar 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.