PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 2859 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 339 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jacckson
vs
Sitsongrit

177 cm
21
178
5 - 6 - 0

178 cm
21
171
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacckson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacckson thinking.
Jacckson cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacckson misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacckson throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Jacckson is wise to it.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacckson's head.
Sitsongrit tests Jacckson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Jacckson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacckson throws out the jab.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Jacckson didn't see that one coming.
Jacckson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit defending well as Jacckson loads up on a big left hand.
Jacckson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacckson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacckson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jacckson checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Jacckson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacckson throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jacckson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Jacckson blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jacckson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacckson under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jacckson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacckson on the side of the head.
Jacckson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacckson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacckson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacckson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacckson takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacckson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Jacckson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacckson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacckson shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jacckson misses its target.
Jacckson misses with a looping left.
Jacckson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Jacckson dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Jacckson's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kongthoranee Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Jacckson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Jacckson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.

Jacckson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jacckson showed some decent athleticism there.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacckson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Jacckson's head, controlling as best he can.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacckson.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Jacckson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacckson winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Jacckson in his half guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Jacckson off looking to stand but Jacckson dives back in and keeps control.

Jacckson is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacckson lands a nice short elbow.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Jacckson working the head and body with strikes.

Jacckson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Jacckson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sitsongrit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacckson thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Jacckson is controlling well.
Jacckson throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Jacckson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacckson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacckson.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Jacckson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacckson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Jacckson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacckson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacckson.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Jacckson 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.
Jacckson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacckson postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson postures up.
Jacckson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Jacckson is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacckson distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is still in real trouble! Can Jacckson finish him?
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacckson is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Jacckson is controlling him.
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KO Jacckson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kongthoranee Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacckson's head.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacckson momentarily.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacckson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacckson 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.
Jacckson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Jacckson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Jacckson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacckson throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacckson wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacckson tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Jacckson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacckson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit jabs Jacckson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacckson momentarily.

Jacckson scores with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Jacckson won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has Jacckson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacckson postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Jacckson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacckson stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacckson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacckson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacckson landing some decent shots from guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jacckson postures up.
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That has opened up Kongthoranee Sitsongrit's cut even more.
Jacckson looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacckson trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacckson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Jacckson in close.
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

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