PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skillz Kneeland (ranked 610 p4p, 1029 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 88 p4p, 151 weight class). Kneeland comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu FIghting. Sitsongrit has chosen ศึกษานารี - LABANOON as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kneeland
vs
Sitsongrit

175 cm
35
156
26 - 18 - 0

177 cm
36
160
17 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Kneeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kneeland looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kneeland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneeland.

Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Kneeland.
Kneeland has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kneeland walks away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Kneeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kneeland connects with a looping right hand.
Kneeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kneeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Jab from Kneeland.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Kneeland circles away.
Kneeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Kneeland tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Kneeland, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Kneeland against the cage but Kneeland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Kneeland avoids it.
Sitsongrit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kneeland circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kneeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kneeland.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Kneeland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit is trying to drag Kneeland to the mat but Kneeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland lands a left hand.
Kneeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kneeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kneeland after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kneeland as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Kneeland stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kneeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?

Kneeland has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kneeland trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeland stalls.

Kneeland breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneeland lands a two punch combo.
Kneeland motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Kneeland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kneeland prevents it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland taking a breather.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kneeland into the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to stall.
Kneeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Skillz Kneeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Kneeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kneeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kneeland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneeland.
Kneeland leaning against his opponent.
Kneeland scores with a nice hook to the head.

Sitsongrit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Kneeland throws Sitsongrit to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kneeland darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Kneeland into the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents Kneeland from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sitsongrit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kneeland counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skillz Kneeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneeland throws a shot to the body.
Kneeland scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Kneeland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit feints a jab promting Kneeland to slip. Sitsongrit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kneeland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kneeland half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kneeland throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sitsongrit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Kneeland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Kneeland stands there with Sitsongrit around his waist. Sitsongrit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kneeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Kneeland improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kneeland stalling.
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kneeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit is struggling to control the position.
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeland is stalling here.
Kneeland stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kneeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland is pressed up against the cage. Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kneeland down to the mat. Kneeland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kneeland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Kneeland instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeland has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Kneeland tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland taking a breather.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Kneeland is having none of it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Kneeland counters with a thumping low kick.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeland being controlled against the cage.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.

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 Skillz Kneeland.
Well Kneeland 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
After the big win, Skillz Kneeland made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Waste of Money Nutrition lol and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.