PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snake Duanesboy (ranked 721 p4p, 87 weight class) and Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 1537 p4p, 157 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Duanesboy
vs
Sitsongrit

170 cm
21
148 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

168 cm
21
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)
Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Duanesboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Duanesboy strikes.

Duanesboy takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duanesboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
The referee calls for Duanesboy to work.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Duanesboy on the inside.
I was talking to Duanesboy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Duanesboy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Duanesboy misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duanesboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duanesboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit presses Duanesboy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duanesboy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duanesboy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Duanesboy tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duanesboy moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Duanesboy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Duanesboy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit clobbers Duanesboy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duanesboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Duanesboy clinches.
Duanesboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duanesboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duanesboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duanesboy scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Duanesboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duanesboy blocks an uppercut.
Duanesboy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duanesboy scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Duanesboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duanesboy's gas tank.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Duanesboy's ribcage. Duanesboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duanesboy lands an uppercut.
Duanesboy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Duanesboy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duanesboy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Duanesboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duanesboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duanesboy scores with a shoulder strike.
Duanesboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Duanesboy blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petdee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Duanesboy.

Duanesboy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duanesboy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duanesboy tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duanesboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Duanesboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duanesboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duanesboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duanesboy misses with the head strike.
Duanesboy lands with a right to the head.
Duanesboy can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duanesboy's elbow.
Sitsongrit cracks Duanesboy with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy scores with a shoulder strike.
Duanesboy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duanesboy's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is working Duanesboy over against the cage.
Duanesboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Duanesboy fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duanesboy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duanesboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit pushes Duanesboy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duanesboy lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit gets through Duanesboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Duanesboy's head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Duanesboy.
Duanesboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duanesboy throws a head punch that misses.
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit is looking to break free of the clinch but Duanesboy has double underhooks.
Duanesboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nice body punch from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Duanesboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duanesboy blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duanesboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duanesboy cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Duanesboy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duanesboy misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy lands a nice uppercut.
Duanesboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duanesboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duanesboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Duanesboy controls his hands.
Duanesboy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duanesboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Duanesboy controls his hands.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Duanesboy on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duanesboy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Snake Duanesboy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Duanesboy thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Duanesboy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duanesboy lands with a good body shot.
Duanesboy throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Duanesboy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Duanesboy misses the target.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Duanesboy down.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Duanesboy stumbling back into the cage.
Duanesboy throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duanesboy. Duanesboy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Duanesboy throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Duanesboy throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Duanesboy 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duanesboy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut.
Duanesboy misses with a body shot.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Duanesboy misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Duanesboy avoids it.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duanesboy's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duanesboy throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Duanesboy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Duanesboy instigates a clinch.
Duanesboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 prevents a body shot from Duanesboy.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duanesboy blocks an uppercut.
Duanesboy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Duanesboy fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Duanesboy blocks it.
Duanesboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duanesboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Duanesboy blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
Duanesboy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Duanesboy controls his hands.
Duanesboy blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duanesboy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Duanesboy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duanesboy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duanesboy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duanesboy scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Duanesboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duanesboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Duanesboy tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duanesboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Duanesboy avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Duanesboy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Duanesboy lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Duanesboy blocks it.
Duanesboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Duanesboy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Duanesboy fails to land.
Duanesboy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duanesboy tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Duanesboy back against the cage.
Duanesboy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Snake Duanesboy.
Well Duanesboy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
In his post fight interview, Snake Duanesboy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.