PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 10 p4p, 76 weight class) and Gemechu McKraken (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sitsongrit
vs
McKraken

174 cm
29
145
20 - 0 - 1

170 cm
29
140
16 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.

McKraken feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Sitsongrit kicks McKraken off and gets to his feet.
McKraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from McKraken.
McKraken takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
McKraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

McKraken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
McKraken with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKraken stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
McKraken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKraken is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McKraken's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKraken's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
McKraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but McKraken blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents McKraken from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
McKraken blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKraken misses with some punches.
McKraken blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
McKraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
McKraken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKraken or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
McKraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit has McKraken pressed against the cage, preventing McKraken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has McKraken pressed against the cage, preventing McKraken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKraken can't get the takedown.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKraken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKraken or not.
McKraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKraken takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
McKraken is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit keeps control of McKraken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKraken has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit presses McKraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKraken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
McKraken looks winded!
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that 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.

Sitsongrit throws a head kick but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKraken cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKraken avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

McKraken drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but McKraken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
McKraken throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but McKraken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control McKraken's posture.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.

Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
McKraken has control of Sitsongrit's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKraken keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but McKraken had control of the position.
McKraken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sitsongrit stands up and waves to McKraken to follow him.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but McKraken avoids it easily.
McKraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McKraken lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKraken.

McKraken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but McKraken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKraken is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. McKraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKraken can do to turn this around?
McKraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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

McKraken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but McKraken is controlling him.

Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
McKraken can't break the clinch.
McKraken looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. McKraken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at McKraken's knee but McKraken avoids it well.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
McKraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
McKraken walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKraken is out of range.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
McKraken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.
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!
McKraken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKraken moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
McKraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. McKraken ducked under it nicely.
McKraken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with McKraken's head.
McKraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but McKraken moved away.
McKraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
McKraken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from McKraken.
McKraken shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
McKraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKraken's sensitive parts.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
McKraken shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses

and McKraken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.

Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes McKraken away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKraken.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKraken's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. McKraken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
McKraken throws a big shot that misses.
McKraken cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKraken under the eye.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but McKraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit works McKraken's body with a nice hook.
McKraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
McKraken might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McKraken shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but McKraken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body

and McKraken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKraken has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
McKraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKraken's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McKraken avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
McKraken is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
McKraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has McKraken pressed against the cage, preventing McKraken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses

and McKraken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but McKraken has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McKraken thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.

McKraken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKraken.
Sitsongrit wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKraken misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKraken at a distance.
Jab from McKraken.
McKraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McKraken blocks the body kick.
McKraken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches McKraken right on the button with a cross.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
And McKraken tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and McKraken moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by McKraken.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
McKraken feints the counter takedown.
McKraken looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
McKraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends McKraken's belly button to the back.

McKraken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but McKraken isn't so interested in that idea.
McKraken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pulls McKraken in close to his closed guard and prevents McKraken from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McKraken moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but McKraken has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Sitsongrit stands and steps away. McKraken gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemechu McKraken.

McKraken shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit stops McKraken from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKraken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit had his way with Gemechu McKraken in 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. This is the final round!

McKraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKraken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and McKraken ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tests McKraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
McKraken dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
McKraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but McKraken slaps the foot to one side.
McKraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKraken throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKraken.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but McKraken saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
McKraken with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
McKraken slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKraken fails with the takedown.

McKraken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent McKraken getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKraken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to get back to full guard but McKraken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but McKraken pushes him away.
McKraken thowing shots but they're missing.
McKraken with good strikes from the mount here!
McKraken looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken lands a heavy elbow.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but McKraken isn't that keen on the idea.
Sitsongrit avoids a series of strikes thrown by McKraken.
McKraken content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is in a horrible position here. McKraken smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but McKraken has a good base and remains in mount.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.
McKraken cracks Sitsongrit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
McKraken wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKraken throws some wild stikes that Sitsongrit manages to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.

McKraken is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gemechu McKraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Gemechu McKraken stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit, I tried... Who wants to come to my after party? Everyone's invited!!'.