PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petnarin Sitsongrit (ranked 5373 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Terrell Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 145 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Sitsongrit
vs
Brooks

168 cm
18
136
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
136
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petnarin Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrell Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brooks pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
A short right from Brooks.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Petnarin Sitsongrit has been cut.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Brooks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Brooks works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sitsongrit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks keeps control of Sitsongrit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks lands with a left to the head.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit is breathing heavily.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks lands with a short shot to the head.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sitsongrit tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks keeps control of Sitsongrit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brooks digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
We've been informed that Brooks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Brooks.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks lands a left hand.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brooks successfully pulls guard.
Brooks has control of Sitsongrit's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.

Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Brooks follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petnarin Sitsongrit'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.

Brooks throws a one two combo.
Brooks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Petnarin Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.

Brooks breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.

Brooks clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
A short right from Brooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Brooks.

Brooks successfully pulls guard.

Sitsongrit stands up and waves to Brooks to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Brooks as Sitsongrit shoots in.

Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an elbow over the top.
Sitsongrit wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Terrell Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Brooks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brooks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks has Sitsongrit pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooks on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brooks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sitsongrit's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Brooks stalls from top position.
Brooks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is trying to buck Brooks off.
A lull in the action here as Brooks stalls from top position.
Brooks misses with the ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
Brooks digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sitsongrit tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Brooks lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petnarin Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Sitsongrit wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a nice uppercut.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Brooks looks to land a combination. Sitsongrit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brooks. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Brooks closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a left to the head.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sitsongrit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow.

Brooks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Brooks won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Brooks prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Brooks moved away.
Terrell Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab from Brooks.

Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sitsongrit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Brooks's arms but Brooks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sitsongrit has his back to the cage.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage, preventing Sitsongrit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Brooks!
A victorious Terrell Brooks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.