PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 3366 p4p, 3459 weight class) and Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 405 p4p, 417 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sitsongrit
vs
Hitoshi

177 cm
23
156
3 - 5 - 1

173 cm
30
157
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitoshi.

Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hitoshi isn't so interested in that idea.

Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi trying to control the position.
Hitoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hitoshi won't let him.
Sitsongrit is fighting to break Hitoshi's control of his arms but Hitoshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.

That's two 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.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitoshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitoshi somewhat.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Hitoshi loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitoshi takes a step back to recover.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Hitoshi's head back.
Hitoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hitoshi just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitoshi in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitoshi's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi 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 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Hitoshi shoots in.
Hitoshi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sitsongrit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Hitoshi takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit tests Hitoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Hitoshi tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Hitoshi avoided it.
Hitoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitoshi tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.

Sitsongrit clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hitoshi has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Hitoshi is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through Hitoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hitoshi's head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hitoshi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hitoshi can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Danny Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hitoshi's head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitoshis head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hitoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hitoshi's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitoshi or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hitoshi on the side of the head.
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hitoshi.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit jabs at Hitoshi's body.
Sitsongrit works Hitoshi's body with a nice hook.
Hirata Hitoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitoshi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Danny Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand.

Sitsongrit pushes Hitoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoshi misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hitoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hitoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitoshi in his tracks.
Hitoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Hitoshi's defenses.
Hitoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hitoshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Hitoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Hitoshi was not able to check.
Sitsongrit cracks Hitoshi with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitoshi should have avoided that one.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Hitoshi right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitoshi's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25

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