PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Swag Sitsongrit (ranked 1829 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Michael Tavares (ranked 187 p4p, 145 weight class). Tavares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sitsongrit
vs
Tavares

175 cm
20
156
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
168
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

NARCOS

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swag Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tavares!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavares.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tavares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares with a hook.
Tavares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Tavares persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tavares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut

and Tavares counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tavares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavares passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Tavares seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Tavares prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Tavares is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tavares lands a nice short elbow.
Tavares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Tavares throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Tavares not doing much here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.

Tavares is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavares throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.

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.

Tavares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Tavares control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Tavares there.

Tavares is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
Tavares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tavares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick

and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavares goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Tavares fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Tavares drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Tavares controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Tavares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Tavares has moved into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Ground and pound from Tavares.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Tavares is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Tavares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Tavares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Tavares tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.

Tavares is rocked!
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sitsongrit! Tavares is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit!
Michael Tavares spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. Thank you to the fans for coming out to support. I'll do better next time.'.