PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 11 p4p, 75 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 1 p4p, 12 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sitsongrit
vs
Jimenez

176 cm
30
145
18 - 2 - 0

167 cm
34
146
26 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Voodoo Nutrition

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 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez lands a two punch combo.
Jimenez moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jimenez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jimenez is looking for the big counter here.
Jimenez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Jimenez checks it.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Jimenez throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jimenez checks it well.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
A short left from Jimenez.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jimenez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jimenez lands a body punch.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jimenez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jimenez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez 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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Jimenez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez just manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit cracks Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez just manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Jimenez.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A leg kick checked by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Jimenez's ribs.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jimenez.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sitsongrit back to the cage. Jimenez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces 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.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Jimenez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit tests Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Jimenez checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Jimenez stumbling back into the cage.
Jimenez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jimenez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Good work by Jimenez as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jimenez on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jimenez misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan 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.

Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Jimenez dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Jimenez has passed into half guard.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jimenez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Jimenez's head, controlling as best he can.

Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Jimenez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Jimenez has moved into half guard.
Jimenez is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.

Jimenez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jimenez's hands.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
Jimenez tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Jimenez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.

Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Jimenez scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jimenez lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit jabs Jimenez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Jimenez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
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!
A big right from Jimenez misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Jimenez works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jimenez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Jimenez's body. Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.

Jimenez shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jimenez is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jimenez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
Sitsongrit pushes Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jimenez scores with a nice hook to the head.

Jimenez pulls guard effortlessly.
Sitsongrit throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Jimenez is controlling his posture from full guard.

Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Jimenez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jimenez is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jimenez blocks a leg kick.
Jimenez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Diogo Jimenez 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.