PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 3108 p4p, 5083 weight class) and Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 403 p4p, 565 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Python
vs
Sitsongrit

178 cm
26
170
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
171
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Gatoroids
HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Python off the cage and back into range.
Python definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Python is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Python returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Python misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit jabs Python to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A low kick from Python misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Python misses.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Python looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Python was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit tests Python's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit has his takedown stuffed
and Python counters with a one-two to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit sizes up Python with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Python fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Python takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Python.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Python on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Python lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Python circles away quickly and effectively.
Python looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Python.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Python misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Python was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Python's front leg with a kick but Python checks it.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a two punch combo.
Python doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Python ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A lazy body kick from Python
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Python slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Python circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Python comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python misses with a double jab
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Python, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Python avoids it.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Python moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Python misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thumps Python with a low kick.
Python takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Python misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Python checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Python.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Python might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Python sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Python takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Python on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Python feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Python's head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Python moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Python.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Python looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Python doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Python is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Python tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Python has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Python's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Python throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Python's defenses.
Python throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Python looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python lands a jab.
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.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Python.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Python throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Python walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Python checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tests Python's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Python lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Python buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Python's corner calls for a 1-2. Python obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Python misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Python controls the action.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Python is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Python is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Python as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Python backwards.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Python's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Henry Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python throws a body kick that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Python on the side of the head.
Python looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Python misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Python's body. Python takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit cracks Python with a good jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Python checks a leg kick.
Python moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Python with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Python throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Python saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Python didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Python. Python circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Python.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Python manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Python takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Python's body. Python takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Python listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!