PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1675 p4p, 1372 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 233 p4p, 194 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.

Sripituksakul
vs
Fortythree

168 cm
32
136
24 - 15 - 1

168 cm
35
143
25 - 31 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

Vegan Gains
Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Sripituksakul misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fortythree stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sripituksakul lands a leg kick that knocks Fortythree off balance momentarily.
Sripituksakul tests Fortythree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sripituksakul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Fortythree with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortythree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul connects with a jab.
Sripituksakul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Sripituksakul misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree misses the jab.
Sripituksakul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fortythree circles away quickly and effectively.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab to the body
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sripituksakul misses its target.
Sripituksakul throws a solid leg kick but Fortythree takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sripituksakul.
Fortythree moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Sripituksakul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Sripituksakul misses with a double jab
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.
Fortythree jabs Sripituksakul to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sripituksakul connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Sripituksakul misses
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sripituksakul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fortythree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortythree wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kitty Sripituksakul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Fortythree throws a right hand that misses
letting Sripituksakul counter with a right hand.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sripituksakul.
Fortythree is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sripituksakul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Fortythree throws a one two combo.
Sripituksakul misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sripituksakul's head backwards.
Sripituksakul throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Sripituksakul tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Sripituksakul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sripituksakul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Fortythree is out of range.
Fortythree connects with a right hand. Sripituksakul shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sripituksakul.
Fortythree throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Sripituksakul shoots and misses
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Fortythree saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Fortythree connects with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortythree lands a shot to the body.
Fortythree presses Sripituksakul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Sripituksakul's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortythree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortythree.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sripituksakul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Sripituksakul walks into a jab.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Sripituksakul misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a kick to the body
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and clinches up with Fortythree, looking for a takedown. Sripituksakul pushes Fortythree against the cage but Fortythree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sripituksakul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Sripituksakul is predictable there
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Sripituksakul closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fortythree to the mat! Fortythree manages to get full guard.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Sripituksakul controlling from the top position.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul won't allow Fortythree to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul throws an elbow that misses. Fortythree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sripituksakul's guard. Nice move by Fortythree!

Sripituksakul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Fortythree tries to pass.
Fortythree controlling from the top position.
Sripituksakul looking to control but Fortythree passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but Fortythree is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortythree wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping him busy.
Fortythree controlling the pace.
Fortythree trying to control the action but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sripituksakul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortythree passes into half guard.
Fortythree prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Fortythree seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortythree wants to pass to mount but Sripituksakul is defending the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortythree falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sripituksakul counters with a single leg into guard. Fortythree didn't expect that.
Fortythree is looking to stand back up but Sripituksakul counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fortythree.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fortythree slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Sripituksakul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fortythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortythree avoids a kick to the body.
Sripituksakul throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sripituksakul misses the body punch
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands a nice shot that snaps Sripituksakul's head back.
Sripituksakul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sripituksakul was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree takes a swing at Sripituksakul's ribcage but misses.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sripituksakul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul misses with the body kick
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortythree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sripituksakul.
A nice side step and Fortythree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree tests Sripituksakul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sripituksakul throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sripituksakul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortythree!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sripituksakul working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fortythree looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sripituksakul! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.