PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 554 p4p, 625 weight class) and Grigori Golov (ranked 74 p4p, 84 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sitsongrit
vs
Golov

178 cm
25
163
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
32
160
11 - 4 - 0

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Golov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Golov blocks it.
Golov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golov.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golov is able to avoid easily.
Golov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Golov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit cracks Golov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Golov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Golov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Golov slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Golov's leg. Golov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Golov on that attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Golov moved away.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golov moves away.
Golov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Golov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Golov misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golov moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Golov with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Golov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Golov's shoulder, as Golov tries to avoid the shot.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Golov avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Golov's head but Golov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Golov. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Golov's leg but Golov calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Golov checks it well.
Golov punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Golov dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Golov slips under a jab.
Golov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Golov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand

and Golov counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Golov's head. It's preventing any offense from Golov, at least for the moment.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Golov is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golov.
Golov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Golov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Golov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Golov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Golov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Golov from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Golov throwing strikes but missing.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Golov is controlling him.
Golov stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Golov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Golov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Golov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golov moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Golov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golov on the side of the head.
A jab from Golov finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Golov moved out of range.
Golov with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Golov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golov throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Golov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Golov ducks down to avoid it.
Golov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Golov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Golov walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golov slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Golov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Golov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Golov's ribs.
Golov avoids a kick to the body.
Golov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Golov manages to avoid it.
Golov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabs at Golov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Golov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Golov feints the counter takedown.
Golov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit motions for Golov to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Golov slips the punch.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golov can do to turn this around?
Golov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Golov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Golov avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Golov avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Golov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golov moves away.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golov.
Golov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Golov.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Golov misses.
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Golov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Golov's head but Golov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand

and Golov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golov.
Golov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Golov's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Golov preventing the sweep.
Golov throws a big elbow that misses.
Golov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Golov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Golov feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Golov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golov looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Golov's front leg with a kick but Golov checks it.
Sitsongrit stuns Golov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Golov down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Golov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Golov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golov feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golov.
Golov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Golov slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Golov lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Grigori Golov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golov moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Golov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golov.
As Golov backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Golov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Golov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.