PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Hernandez (ranked 439 p4p, 400 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 46 p4p, 42 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hernandez
vs
Sitsongrit

172 cm
28
145
14 - 6 - 0

173 cm
26
146
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hernandez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Hernandez shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Hernandez pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit cracks Hernandez with a nice body shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Hernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hernandez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.

Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hernandez's best efforts.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
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!
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit is controlling Hernandez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hernandez has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Hernandez.

Hernandez has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hernandez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat - Hernandez dives into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit pushes Hernandez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring 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 nice shot to the body.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pornthonglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Hernandez cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
Hernandez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.

Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.