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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 808 p4p, 706 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 76 p4p, 61 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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 30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branko showed some decent athleticism there.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Branko is controlling him well.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit won't allow Branko to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Branko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Branko misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Branko shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Branko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Branko fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branko is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branko slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Branko sprawling to the canvas! Branko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sitsongrit finish him?!
Branko is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Branko's body. Branko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Branko out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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