PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 388 p4p, 621 weight class) and Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 59 p4p, 88 weight class). Albert Einstein is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Einstein
vs
Sitsongrit

170 cm
32
165
20 - 6 - 0

177 cm
25
156
8 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Einstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Einstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Einstein is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Einstein in close to prevent any damage.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Einstein is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Einstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Einstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Einstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Einstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Einstein persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Einstein's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Einstein moves out of range.
Einstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Einstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Einstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Einstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
Einstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Einstein postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Einstein trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Einstein throwing strikes but missing.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Einstein postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
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.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Einstein preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Einstein moves out of range easily.
Einstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Einstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einstein manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Einstein is out of range.
Einstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Einstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einstein manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
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!
Einstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Einstein.

Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Einstein against the cage.
Einstein tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.

Einstein jumps guard and drags Sitsongrit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Einstein is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Einstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but instead Einstein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Sitsongrit looking to control.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Einstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Einstein looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.

Einstein has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Einstein pulls Sitsongrit in close to his closed guard and prevents Sitsongrit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot

so Einstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Einstein postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Einstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Einstein is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Einstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Albert Einstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Einstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Einstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Einstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Einstein moves away.
Einstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Einstein slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Einstein moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Einstein.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Einstein moves out of range.
Einstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Einstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Einstein scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Einstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Einstein was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit lunges at Einstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Einstein's hand.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Einstein moves out of range.
Einstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Einstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Einstein's knee but Einstein avoids it well.

Einstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!

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!
The referee warns Sitsongrit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Einstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
Einstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Einstein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Einstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Einstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Einstein tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Einstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

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