PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 19 p4p, 91 weight class) and Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 4 p4p, 12 weight class). Katsu Yamasaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sitsongrit
vs
Yamasaki

177 cm
34
156
31 - 10 - 2

176 cm
29
157
16 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.

Yamasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Yamasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki forces his way into half guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Yamasaki is controlling him.

Sitsongrit pushes Yamasaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sitsongrit cracks Yamasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamasaki.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Yamasaki's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit punishes Yamasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Yamasaki persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Yamasaki shoots in.
Yamasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Yamasaki's leg. Yamasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamasaki dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Yamasaki's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Yamasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Yamasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.

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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki with a nice cross.
Yamasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki checks the leg kick.
Yamasaki with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Yamasaki misses.

Yamasaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Yamasaki's leg but Yamasaki calmly moves out of range.
Yamasaki jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Yamasaki slips the punch.
Yamasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Yamasaki moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
Yamasaki 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.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamasaki needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Yamasaki tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsu Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Yamasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki lands with a cross.
Yamasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki fails to land the takedown.
Yamasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamasaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Yamasaki ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Yamasaki strikes.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Yamasaki's legs.

Yamasaki moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Yamasaki.

Yamasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Yamasaki is now in Sitsongrit's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pulls Yamasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Surianglek Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamasaki is proving hard to escape from.

Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamasaki can do to turn this around?

Yamasaki is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Yamasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Yamasaki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Yamasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Yamasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Yamasaki shoots in.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit tests Yamasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Yamasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Yamasaki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamasaki checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yamasaki lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Yamasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Yamasaki moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Yamasaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamasaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamasaki. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Yamasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamasaki shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.

Yamasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around but Yamasaki manages to pass to half guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Yamasaki has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Yamasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Sitsongrit trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Yamasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Yamasaki. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit defending well as Yamasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamasaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Yamasaki avoided it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
As Yamasaki backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Yamasaki scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Yamasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a one two combo.
Yamasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Yamasaki into the cage.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Yamasaki's leg. Yamasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Yamasaki's belly button to the back.
Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.

Yamasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is pushing Yamasaki's head away, looking to escape. Yamasaki manages to hold on to the position though.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yamasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yamasaki 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yamasaki connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamasaki. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Yamasaki 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit had his way with Katsu Yamasaki in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yamasaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Yamasaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Yamasaki 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 wants to stand but Yamasaki is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit pulls Yamasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Yamasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Yamasaki is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Yamasaki blocks a leg kick.
Yamasaki cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Katsu Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Yamasaki moved away.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Yamasaki's head but Yamasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.

Yamasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yamasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamasaki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab.
Yamasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamasaki somewhat.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki.
Yamasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Surianglek Sitsongrit 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.