PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mullin (ranked 1365 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 187 p4p, 223 weight class). Sitsongrit has chosen ศึกษานารี - LABANOON as his entrance music. 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.

Mullin
vs
Sitsongrit

185 cm
38
165
23 - 19 - 1

177 cm
34
160
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mullin closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit 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.
Mullin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Mullin tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mullin smiles and moves away.
Mullin throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin misses with a wild body shot.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Mullin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Mullin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sitsongrit up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Mullin.
Mullin is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullin.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Mullin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Mullin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitsongrit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mullin as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullin letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Showtime Sitsongrit.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Mullin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Mullin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mullin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mullin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Mullin.
Mullin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mullin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mullin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Sitsongrit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Mullin's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullin is trying to break free.
Mullin is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Mullin darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Mullin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit has Mullin pushed against the cage.
Sitsongrit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mullin working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullin tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Mullin dominated 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.

Mullin scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Mullin avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.

Mullin darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mullin up against the cage.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mullin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents Mullin from breaking the clinch.
Mullin is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Mullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mullin has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mullin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Mullin down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit just leaning against Mullin, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sitsongrit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mullin up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mullin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sitsongrit's head.

It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Mullin wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Mullin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mullin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Herbert Mullin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Mullin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.

Mullin breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullin.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mullin misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Mullin tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mullin lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mullin closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Sitsongrit stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.

Mullin breaks the clinch.
Mullin throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Showtime Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sitsongrit looks to land a combination. Mullin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mullin lands a slapping body shot.
Mullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.

Mullin is rocked!
Mullin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mullin working hard to break the clinch.
Mullin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mullin pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mullin moves out of range.
Herbert Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Sitsongrit pulls guard.
Mullin won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Mullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullin manages to get himself to full guard.

Mullin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sitsongrit dives into side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Mullin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mullin is looking for a sweep.

Sitsongrit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mullin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Mullin moved away.
It looked like Mullin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mullin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mullin wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.

Mullin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullin is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Mullin's arms but Mullin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sitsongrit has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mullin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Mullin wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mullin's efforts to push away.
Mullin just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
Mullin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Mullin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Mullin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Mullin keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Showtime 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Showtime Sitsongrit!
Our winner, Showtime Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.