PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 817 p4p, 930 weight class) and Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 47 p4p, 53 weight class). Sitsongrit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by สามารถ พยัค#. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Siam
vs
Sitsongrit

165 cm
28
149
10 - 3 - 0

168 cm
36
149
29 - 13 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Threads
Mile High

Carnage Clothing

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chan Siam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petdee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Siam shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Siam is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siam to get the leverage.
Siam working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Siam seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Siam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Siam is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Siam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.

Siam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siam is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Siam wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
Siam trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Deep waters inform us that Sitsongrit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Siam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Siam is having none of it.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Siam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Chan Siam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Siam is avoiding it.
Siam swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Siam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Siam shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Siam.
Siam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Siam misses with a takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Siam gets a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to is feet but Siam passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Siam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Siam lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Siam thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Siam swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Siam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Siam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.

Siam forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Siam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Siam goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Siam looking to slow down the pace here.
Siam avoids the elbow strike from Sitsongrit, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siam just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Siam into the cage.
Siam is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit cracks Siam with a nice body shot.
Siam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siam blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Siam pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Siam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siam is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.

Siam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.

Siam is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam wants to get back to full guard but Sitsongrit has mounted him!
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Siam can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit stalling away here and it's allowed Siam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.

Siam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Siam.
A shot to the liver by Siam. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siam tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.

Siam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sitsongrit uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Siam pulls Sitsongrit in close to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Sitsongrit advances to half guard.

Siam looking for subs from the bottom but Sitsongrit mounts him!
Siam gets back to half guard.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.

Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Siam off. It looks like it's working - Siam slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Sitsongrit displaying calm under pressure there.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Siam tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Siam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Siam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siam is looking to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Siam finds it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siam on the side of the head.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Siam clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Siam tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit works on Siam's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siam is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siam 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. Siam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Siam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Siam keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Siam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petdee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siam tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Siam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Siam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Siam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siam avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Siam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siam blocks an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.

Siam tightens his grip and picks Sitsongrit up, before dumping him to the ground. Sitsongrit manages to land in guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Siam off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit lands an elbow just above Siam 's eye.
Siam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
Sitsongrit pushes Siam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petdee 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.