PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 19 p4p, 287 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 3 p4p, 37 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Graham Mantle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sitsongrit
vs
Mantle

168 cm
37
141
40 - 12 - 3

169 cm
29
145
17 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Mantle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Mantle down by chopping away at his legs.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.

Mantle clinches with his opponent.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Mantle into the cage.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the head.
Mantle blocking some punches.
A short left from Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle effectively controlling the action here.

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!
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle misses with a body punch.
Mantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.

Mantle wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Mantle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mantle stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Mantle postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mantle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mantle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mantle trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Mantle preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mantle passes into half guard.
Mantle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mantle lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mantle's front leg with a kick but Mantle checks it.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Mantle breaks away
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Mantle blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mantle.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Mantle moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
As Sitsongrit backs off Mantle throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Mantle shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle checks the leg kick.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Mantle throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Mantle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Mantle's body.
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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle checks it.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Mantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mantle throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit punishes Mantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Mantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Mantle misses the jab.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mantle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit letting Mantle take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mantle.
The crowd are getting on Mantle's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Mantle stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sitsongrit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Mantle lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Mantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Mantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.

Mantle wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Mantle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mantle is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
Mantle sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
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 misses with a lunging right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mantle checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mantle clinches with his opponent.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Mantle.
Mantle wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mantle to work.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mantle is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mantle stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle stalling against the cage.
Mantle tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
Mantle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mantle is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Mantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle is pushing Sitsongrit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Mantle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantle looking for a takedown.
Mantle stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Mantle.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Graham Mantle in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Mantle's ribs.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Mantle wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there

and Mantle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Mantle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Mantle is controlling him
Mantle slows the pace down in half guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit pushes Mantle off but Mantle dives into side control.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mantle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mantle tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Mantle working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Sitsongrit's temple.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Mantle's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Mantle is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four 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.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Mantle.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mantle pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.