PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 173 p4p, 433 weight class) and Etienne Gueguen (ranked 13 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sitsongrit
vs
Gueguen

172 cm
24
136
7 - 1 - 0

177 cm
30
144
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Shadow Warrior Nutrition
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Etienne Gueguen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gueguen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gueguen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gueguen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Gueguen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gueguen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gueguen momentarily.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit cracks Gueguen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gueguen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Gueguen misses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gueguen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Gueguen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gueguen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Gueguen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gueguen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gueguen loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Gueguen moves out of range easily.
Gueguen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gueguen misses the shot to the body.
Gueguen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Gueguen needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gueguen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gueguen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Gueguen slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Gueguen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gueguen doesn't seem bothered though.
Gueguen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Gueguen seems unphased.
A cross from Gueguen lands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gueguen's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gueguen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Gueguen slips the punch.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Gueguen.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gueguen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!

Gueguen looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Gueguen drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.

Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Gueguen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gueguen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Gueguen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Gueguen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gueguen is keeping the position for now.
Gueguen has a closed guard, preventing Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gueguen moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gueguen misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gueguen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Gueguen strikes.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gueguens head.
Gueguen is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Gueguen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Gueguen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gueguen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gueguen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gueguen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Gueguen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Gueguen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gueguen momentarily.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Gueguen.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Gueguen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Gueguen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gueguen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Gueguen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Gueguen.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked

and Gueguen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Gueguen keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself well to prevent Gueguen advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gueguen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sitsongrit prevents Gueguen from taking his back.

Gueguen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Gueguen pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Gueguen's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Gueguen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gueguen fails to advance to Sitsongrit's back.
Sitsongrit working to try and regain half guard.
Gueguen is stalling here but it's allowed Sitsongrit to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Gueguen trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Gueguen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gueguen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gueguen can do to turn this around?
Gueguen trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gueguen if he has to take too many more of those.
Gueguen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Gueguen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gueguen walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Gueguen's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Gueguen blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gueguen moves out of range.
Gueguen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Gueguen.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand

and Gueguen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gueguen's guard.

Gueguen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sitsongrit passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
Gueguen is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gueguen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Gueguen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gueguen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Gueguen keeps moving.

Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Gueguen follows without any prompting.
Gueguen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Gueguen circles away.

Gueguen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gueguen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gueguen takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit is working Gueguen over against the cage.
Sitsongrit pushes Gueguen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gueguen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gueguen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Gueguen tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Gueguen drops back down to his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Gueguen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gueguen misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gueguen looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gueguen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit cracks Gueguen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gueguen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit thumps Gueguen with a low kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Gueguen slips the punch.
Gueguen misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Gueguen.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gueguen staying out of range there.
Gueguen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gueguen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Gueguen.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gueguen's hands.
Gueguen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gueguen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gueguen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gueguen misses with a body shot.
Gueguen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gueguen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gueguen staying out of range there.
Gueguen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gueguen misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Gueguen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gueguen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Gueguen's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Gueguen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gueguen is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to is feet but Gueguen passes into side control.

Gueguen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gueguen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gueguen trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gueguen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Gueguen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gueguen throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gueguen throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Gueguen loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gueguen misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Gueguen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Gueguen misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Gueguen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gueguen down.
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!
Gueguen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit cracks Gueguen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Gueguen's leg but Gueguen calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Etienne Gueguen in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gueguen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit defending well as Gueguen loads up on a big left hand.
Gueguen drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gueguen misses with a wild body shot.
Gueguen blocks the body kick.
Gueguen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gueguen checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gueguen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Gueguen drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gueguen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Gueguen looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gueguen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Gueguen ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Gueguen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Gueguen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gueguen swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Gueguen's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Gueguen didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit catches Gueguen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Gueguen misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gueguen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Gueguen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gueguen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Gueguen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Gueguen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Gueguen off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Gueguen.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Gueguen.
Gueguen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gueguen misses with a body shot.
Gueguen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gueguen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Gueguen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Gueguen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gueguen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Gueguen is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Gueguen drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Etienne Gueguen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.