PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Somkhat Sitsongrit (ranked 3479 p4p, 366 weight class) and First Name Second Name (ranked 4099 p4p, 417 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sitsongrit
vs
Name Second Name

178 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Somkhat Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Name Second Name!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Second Name takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Second Name changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Second Name manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses

and Second Name counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Second Name thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Second Name has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CASHLAY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Second Name is having none of it.

Second Name drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Second Name off! Second Name jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.

Second Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Second Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sitsongrit controls Second Name momentarily but Second Name frees himself.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Second Name thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Second Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Second Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sitsongrit has control of Second Name's left arm, preventing Second Name from doing any damage.

Second Name is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sitsongrit has his feet on Second Name's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Second Name ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Second Name shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Second Name being controlled here momentarily.
Second Name wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Second Name drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Second Name off! Second Name jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.

Second Name thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Second Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Second Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Second Name is one step ahead there.
Second Name is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Second Name preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Second Name slips nicely into half guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Second Name's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Second Name is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Second Name is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Second Name is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Second Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Second Name is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Second Name is looking for a kimura here.

Second Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but First Name Second Name will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - Second Name throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Second Name shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Second Name gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Second Name takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second Name walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Second Name has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Second Name's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.

Second Name closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Second Name getting side control.

Second Name is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Second Name is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Second Name is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Second Name prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Second Name is controlling well.

Second Name is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Second Name is working away from the top position though.

Second Name is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.

Second Name is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Second Name seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sitsongrit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). First Name Second Name!