PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 894 p4p, 465 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 89 p4p, 47 weight class). Valverde's entrance music is LLAMAME YA. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Valverde
vs
Sitsongrit

172 cm
32
145
22 - 16 - 0

173 cm
26
146
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Pulling Guard
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NARCOS
Conviction

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 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Valverde ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valverde takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valverde's hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valverde is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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 works the jab nicely.
Valverde moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Valverde misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde misses with a few strikes there.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Valverde seems unphased.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Valverde really felt that one!
Valverde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valverde's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Valverde misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Valverde knows he should have avoided that one.

Sitsongrit rushes Valverde and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.

Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Valverde right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Jab from Valverde.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Valverde lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Valverde lands.

It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Valverde seems unphased.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Valverde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Valverde.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
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 Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Valverde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Valverde throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit jabs at Valverde's body.
Valverde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Valverde tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valverde moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Valverde's midsection.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Valverde connects with a looping right hand.
Valverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valverde.
Valverde cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Valverde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Valverde saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valverde. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Valverde tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Valverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valverde.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Valverde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Valverde sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Valverde.

Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Valverde's head.
I was talking to Valverde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Valverde's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Valverde's knee but Valverde avoids it well.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It looked like Valverde was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
It looked like Valverde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit thumps Valverde with a low kick.
Valverde throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Valverde punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Valverde was not able to check.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valverde's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valverde scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valverde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Valverde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit cracks Valverde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Valverde is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valverde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Pornthonglek Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.