PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 369 p4p, 553 weight class) and Zhang Jun (ranked 27 p4p, 36 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sripituksakul
vs
Jun

168 cm
25
136
12 - 3 - 1

150 cm
25
130
12 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Jun clinches.
Sripituksakul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Sripituksakul's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sripituksakul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Jun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jun swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sripituksakul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sripituksakul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jun has control of Sripituksakul's left arm, preventing Sripituksakul from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun is trying to keep Sripituksakul in close.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sripituksakul defends it easily.
Jun is trying to control the position but Sripituksakul postures up.
Jun looking for a sweep. Not yet Jun, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jun keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.

Jun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Jun is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Jun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sripituksakul passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jun is not content to let Sripituksakul control the position.
You can see the frustration on Jun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jun is looking to reverse the position.
Sripituksakul working away.

Sripituksakul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jun tries to bench press Sripituksakul off him but Sripituksakul keeps the position.
Sripituksakul scoring with punches from side control.
Sripituksakul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sripituksakul scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Jun is working from the bottom.
Jun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sripituksakul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sripituksakul is trying to control the action in half guard but Jun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Jun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jun is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four 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 is trying to control. Jun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura here.
Jun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jun has his foot on Sripituksakul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sripituksakul works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Jun keeps moving.
Sripituksakul slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhang Jun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Jun moves away and avoids it.
Jun throws a looping overhand right but Sripituksakul ducks down to avoid it.

Jun rushes Sripituksakul and presses him up against the cage.
Sripituksakul slows down the pace here.
Sripituksakul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jun tries to pull guard but Sripituksakul won't allow it.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sripituksakul gets through Jun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jun tries to pull guard but Sripituksakul won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sripituksakul.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Sripituksakul blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sripituksakul misses with a body punch.
Sripituksakul tries to stall but Jun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sripituksakul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sripituksakul or not.
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul can't find room to land a body shot as Jun controls the action.
Jun wants to take the fight to the mat but Sripituksakul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Jun.
Sripituksakul scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sripituksakul on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sripituksakul.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jun swings wildly with an uppercut but Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sripituksakul lands a shoulder strike.
Sripituksakul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.

Jun manages to pull guard.
Jun is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sripituksakul passes Jun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Sripituksakul wants to work for an arm triangle but Jun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy.

Sripituksakul wants to work for an arm triangle but Jun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sripituksakul seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy.
Jun trying to hold on to Sripituksakul's head to control him but Sripituksakul postures up.

Jun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jun is not content to let Sripituksakul control the position.

Jun with the active half guard here but Sripituksakul passes nicely into side control.
Jun wants to control but Sripituksakul postures up.
Jun sneaks back into half guard.

Jun with the active half guard here but Sripituksakul passes nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jun takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jun is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.

Jun moves into the clinch.
Jun misses with a punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul blocking some punches.
Sripituksakul digs a right hand into Jun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jun's gas tank.
Jun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sripituksakul blocks an uppercut.
Sripituksakul lands with a right to the head.
Sripituksakul cracks Jun with a nice body shot.
Jun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jun is leaning against Sripituksakul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jun lands a hook that snaps the head of Sripituksakul backwards.
Jun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jun misses with the head strike.
Sripituksakul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jun's elbow.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun wants to take the fight to the mat but Sripituksakul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sripituksakul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jun backwards.
Jun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sripituksakul walks away with a smile on his face. Jun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Jun.
No luck for Jun with that takedown attempt.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jun gets caught flat footed, as Sripituksakul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jun can do to turn this around?

Jun is looking for a triangle here but Sripituksakul uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Sripituksakul decides to stand back up.
Sripituksakul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sripituksakul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Jun instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jun.
Jun misses with the head strike.
Sripituksakul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sripituksakul.
A short right from Sripituksakul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sripituksakul is looking to control Jun's arms but Jun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sripituksakul has his back to the cage.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch on the inside.
Jun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sripituksakul backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jun.
Sripituksakul lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sripituksakul.
Jun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sripituksakul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sripituksakul working aggressively here.
Sripituksakul tries a body shot but Jun blocks it.
Sripituksakul tries to work over Jun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jun jumps guard but Sripituksakul stands there with Jun around his waist. Jun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sripituksakul backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with an uppercut but Jun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jun tries a body shot but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Sripituksakul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot to the body.
Sripituksakul presses Jun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jun tries to throw a body punch but Sripituksakul avoids it by throwing Jun back against the cage.
Jun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sripituksakul blocks an uppercut.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jun's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sripituksakul.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun.
Sripituksakul misses with the head strike.
Sripituksakul pushes Jun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juns head.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice hook to the head.

Jun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sripituksakul uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Jun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sripituksakul is aware though and is defending well.
Jun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Jun keeps moving.
Sripituksakul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jun working for a triangle but Sripituksakul defends it easily.
Sripituksakul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul clearly takes 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.

Jun throws a hook but Sripituksakul avoids it easily.

Jun has managed to clinch.
Jun throws a punch but it's blocked by Sripituksakul.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Sripituksakul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul misses with the head strike.
Sripituksakul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jun misses with a punch on the inside.
Jun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jun gets through Sripituksakul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sripituksakul digs a right hand into Jun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jun's gas tank.
Sripituksakul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sripituksakul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jun blocks a body shot from Sripituksakul.
A right hand to the body from Sripituksakul.
A nice left hand lands by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul tries to work over Jun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jun tries to pull guard but Sripituksakul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jun backwards.
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sripituksakul.
Jun blocks an uppercut.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul misses with a body punch.
Sripituksakul is pushing Jun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jun misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sripituksakul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jun lands a left hand.
Jun misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sripituksakul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sripituksakul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jun throws a punch but it's blocked by Sripituksakul.
Stalling in the clinch from Sripituksakul.
Jun fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Jun controls his hands.
Sripituksakul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jun takes a shot to the head.
Sripituksakul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sripituksakul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Jun works on Sripituksakul's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul blocking some punches.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jun blocks an uppercut.
Sripituksakul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Jun controls his hands.
Sripituksakul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sripituksakul fails to land.

Jun pulls guard successfully.

Jun looking for a guillotine here but Sripituksakul defends easily.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Jun is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sripituksakul controls the pace.
Sripituksakul pushes down on Jun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sripituksakul is trying to control. Jun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun trying to control but Sripituksakul postures up.
Jun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sripituksakul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jun is just riding it out for now. Sripituksakul eventually gives up the hold.
Jun trying to control but Sripituksakul postures up.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jun keeps working.

Jun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul had his way with Zhang Jun in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Jun's shoulder, as Jun tries to avoid the shot.

Jun has closed the distance and engaged Sripituksakul in a clinch.
Sripituksakul blocks an uppercut.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sripituksakul backwards.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jun blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jun blocks a body shot from Sripituksakul.
Jun is trying to pull guard but Sripituksakul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sripituksakul is leaning against Jun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jun.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sripituksakul fails to land.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with an uppercut but Jun uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul misses with a body punch.
Sripituksakul lands a left hand.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jun or not.
Jun prevents a body shot from Sripituksakul.
Jun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sripituksakul to keep the fight standing.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul tries to throw a body punch but Jun avoids it by throwing Sripituksakul back against the cage.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.

Jun pulls guard successfully.

Jun is looking for a triangle but Sripituksakul pushes his legs off easily.

Jun working for a triangle but Sripituksakul defends it easily.
Jun is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jun has momentary wrist control but Sripituksakul slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sripituksakul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sripituksakul has managed to get both his arms back between Jun's legs - danger averted.
Sripituksakul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Jun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Jun is working from the bottom.
Jun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sripituksakul controls the pace.
Jun wants to sweep here but Sripituksakul controlling him for the moment.

Jun looking for subs off his back but Sripituksakul has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura here.
Sripituksakul is thwarting Jun's attempts to control the position.
Sripituksakul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sripituksakul is nestled in close to Jun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jun wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy.

Jun is defending against the submission attempts here by Sripituksakul.

That's four 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.

Sripituksakul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sripituksakul.
Zhang Jun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sripituksakul moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jun.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul retains his bantamweight title!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.