PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 349 p4p, 893 weight class) and Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 48 p4p, 104 weight class). Theorist is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MoonDeity - WAKE UP!. 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
Theorist

178 cm
26
155
9 - 1 - 1

179 cm
38
160
26 - 23 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 9 - 1 - 1, 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 26 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Theorist ducks down to avoid it.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Theorist avoids the punch easily.
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.
Theorist checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Theorist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Theorist.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Theorist just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Theorist.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.

Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit pushes Theorist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Theorist prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Theorist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theorist lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit gets through Theorist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Theorist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Theorist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Theorist.
Theorist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theorist misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Theorist cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theorist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theorist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Theorist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Theorist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
Theorist throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Theorist throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Theorist avoids it easily.
Theorist flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Theorist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theorist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Theorist scores with a shot to the body.
Theorist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theorist.
Theorist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Theorist's ribs.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Theorist scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit thumps Theorist with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Theorist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Theorist.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Theorist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Theorist sees coming a mile off.
Theorist tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Theorist's shoulder, as Theorist tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Theorist checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Theorist looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit tests Theorist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theorist jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Theorist checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Theorist misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Theorist walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Theorist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
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.

Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theorist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A body shot lands from Theorist.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Theorist tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Theorist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Theorist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Theorist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Theorist - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist lands a body shot.
Theorist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Theorist.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theorist can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit tries to work over Theorist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Theorist tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Theorist.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Theorist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Theorist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Theorist settles back down.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Theorist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Theorist takes one to the chin there.
Theorist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Theorist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Theorist throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Theorist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Theorist throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Theorist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theorist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Theorist swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Theorist shakes it off.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theorist doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theorist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Theorist's head back.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Theorist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Theorist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Theorist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick from Theorist, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit cracks Theorist with an open hand slap.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theorist! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Theorist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Theorist throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theorist throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Theorist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Theorist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Theorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Theorist's ribcage but misses.
Theorist tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit defending well as Theorist loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Theorist tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Theorist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Theorist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Theorist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Theorist slips the punch.
Theorist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Theorist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Theorist blocks a leg kick.
Theorist tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Theorist moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit punishes Theorist's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit defending well as Theorist loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Theorist under the eye.
Theorist misses with an uppercut.
Theorist throws a shot to the body.
Theorist with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Theorist's side.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theorist throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
Theorist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Theorist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Theorist tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Theorist avoids it.
Theorist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Theorist stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Theorist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Theorist throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Theorist.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theorist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Theorist misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Theorist.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Theorist throws a body kick.
Theorist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist walks into a jab.
Theorist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theorist throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Theorist.
Theorist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Theorist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Theorist feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Theorist throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Theorist blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theorist! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.