PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 624 p4p, 1464 weight class) and Tom Eli (ranked 78 p4p, 192 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.

Sitsongrit
vs
Eli

181 cm
23
171
4 - 2 - 1

176 cm
27
178
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Eli's torso.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Eli's front leg but catches the back leg as Eli tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Eli avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Eli ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Eli.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eli connects with a solid leg kick.
Eli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit cracks Eli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Eli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Eli avoids the punch easily.
Eli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Eli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eli.
Eli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Eli.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Eli is out of range.
Eli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eli scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
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!
Eli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Eli counters with a straight right hand.
Eli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eli.
Eli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eli finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Eli avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eli was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Eli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Eli lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Eli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Eli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eli.
Eli tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Eli slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eli moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Eli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eli tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Eli saw that one coming.
A left lands for Eli.
Eli moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Eli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Eli 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Eli saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Eli counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Eli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Eli jumps back.
Eli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Eli counters with a two punch combo.
Eli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Eli.
Eli throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eli tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Eli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Eli.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Eli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Eli.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Eli slips the punch.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eli was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Eli checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Eli misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eli.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eli moves away.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eli lands with a good body shot.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Eli misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Eli moved out of range.
Eli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Eli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eli catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Eli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Eli's knee but Eli avoids it well.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
Eli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eli checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Eli is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Eli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eli's head backwards.
Eli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eli is able to avoid easily.
Eli moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Eli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eli looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Eli with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Eli's ribcage but misses.
Eli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eli with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Eli misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Eli blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Eli makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sitsongrit really felt that one!
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Eli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eli moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Eli throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eli.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Eli down.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
Eli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
No joy there for Eli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Eli misses.
Eli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Eli looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Eli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Eli misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Eli avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eli.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Eli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eli scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Eli's side.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Eli jumps back.
Eli thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Eli to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tom Eli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eli tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Eli.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Eli swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Eli's midsection.
Eli checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Eli misses.
Eli checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Eli lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eli checks the leg kick.
Eli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eli misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Eli blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Eli.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eli backwards.
Eli lands with a left to the head.

Eli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Eli counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit clobbers Eli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eli's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Eli blocks the low kick.
Eli throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Eli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eli.
Eli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eli. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eli! But no joy.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Eli down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A countering left hand to the body from Eli misses.
Eli moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination. Eli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!