PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1370 p4p, 1306 weight class) and Rounin Hashima (ranked 188 p4p, 181 weight class). Rounin Hashima is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sripituksakul
vs
Hashima

168 cm
36
136
30 - 21 - 1

170 cm
31
135
18 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Sripituksakul.
Hashima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hashima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hashima throws a shot from downtown. Sripituksakul moves away and avoids it.
Sripituksakul attempts a counter takedown but Hashima avoids it well and moves away.

Hashima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sripituksakul forces his way into half guard.

Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Sripituksakul there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul drops an elbow to the side of Hashima's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashima keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sripituksakul controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima gets full guard.
Hashima seems keen to control Sripituksakul's posture.
Hashima is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul is in close to Hashima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hashima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hashima wants to sweep but no luck.
Sripituksakul is fighting to break Hashima's control of his arms but Hashima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sripituksakul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hashima trying to control the position.
Hashima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sripituksakul is looking to work some ground and pound but Hashima has wrist control.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Hashima is keeping the position.
Hashima keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hashima pulls Sripituksakul in to control the position.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hashima is keeping the position for now.
Sripituksakul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima wants to sweep here but Sripituksakul controlling him for the moment.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul is looking to work some ground and pound but Hashima has wrist control.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sripituksakul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Hashima is controlling Sripituksakul's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hashima lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four 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.
Hashima misses with a body shot.
Sripituksakul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hashima scores with a hook to the body. Sripituksakul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hashima throws a series of strikes that have Sripituksakul backpedaling.
Sripituksakul connects with a nice looking jab.
Hashima thumps Sripituksakul with a low kick.
Hashima blocks a jab.
Hashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hashima.
Hashima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sripituksakul checks it well.
Hashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hashima checks a low kick from Sripituksakul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sripituksakul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hashima.
Hashima throws an overhand right that lands on Sripituksakul's shoulder, as Sripituksakul tries to avoid the shot.
Hashima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sripituksakul.
Nice uppercut there from Hashima.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up.
Hashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sripituksakul manages to avoid it.

Sripituksakul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hashima's guard.
Sripituksakul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima has control of Sripituksakul's left arm, preventing Sripituksakul from doing any damage.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Hashima pulls Sripituksakul in close to prevent any damage.
Hashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hashima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hashima pulls Sripituksakul in to control the position.
Sripituksakul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hashima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hashima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Hashima has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hashima scores with a punch to the head.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hashima counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Hashima tenderised Sripituksakul's leg. Sripituksakul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hashima cracks a nice hook into Sripituksakul's ribs.
Hashima tries to land a front kick but Sripituksakul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashima misses with a straight right.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sripituksakul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul misses with a left hand
and Hashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook. Hashima ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sripituksakul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Hashima.
Hashima lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hashima.
Hashima throws a front kick that sends Sripituksakul stumbling back into the cage.

Sripituksakul gets a takedown into half guard.
Hashima controlling the position well.
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. Sripituksakul connects with a nice short shot to Hashima's temple.
Sripituksakul uses his free foot to push down on Hashima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hashima.
Hashima tries to hold on but Sripituksakul pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima is squirming around, avoiding Sripituksakul's attempts to control the action.
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!

Sripituksakul working for a guillotine from mount but Hashima is in no mood to give up.
Hashima taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Sripituksakul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sripituksakul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hashima wants to hold on but Sripituksakul pushes him away.
Hashima prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sripituksakul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hashima has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hashima!

Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rounin Hashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sripituksakul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hashima throws the left hand but Sripituksakul avoids the punch easily.
Sripituksakul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hashima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashima misses with a leg kick

and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hashima!
Hashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hashima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sripituksakul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashima wants to get back to full guard.
Hashima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sripituksakul is working away from the top position though.
Sripituksakul trying to mount his opponent but Hashima defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Hashima is defending it quite comfortably.
Hashima keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hashima's head.
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Hashima keeping control of the position.
Hashima trying to control here.
Sripituksakul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hashima is trying to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hashima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sripituksakul passes into side control, despite Hashima's attempt to control the position.
Hashima can't do much from the bottom here.

Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hashima, who protects the arm well.
Hashima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sripituksakul scoring with punches from side control.

Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hashima, who protects the arm well.
Hashima is trying to improve his position.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Hashima is keeping him busy.

Sripituksakul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hashima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul working away.

Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sripituksakul is trying to get an arm triangle but Hashima is defending well.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashima keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hashima tries to buck Sripituksakul off but Sripituksakul is having none of it.
Hashima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sripituksakul off and has taken his back!
Hashima just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sripituksakul trying to control but not successfully.
Sripituksakul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hashima's guard. Nice work there by Sripituksakul.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul won't allow Hashima to sweep him here.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sripituksakul 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.