PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 41 p4p, 140 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 5 p4p, 19 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniel Barbosa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sitsongrit
vs
Barbosa

174 cm
31
156
16 - 8 - 1

185 cm
30
157
23 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.

Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Barbosa works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.

Sitsongrit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barbosa regains guard.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Sitsongrit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barbosa wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit continues to stall.

Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
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.

Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Barbosa stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.

Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.

Sitsongrit has Barbosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barbosa tumbling to the mat - Sitsongrit dives into Barbosa's guard.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.

Barbosa has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sitsongrit is really struggling to control Barbosa but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa 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.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
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!
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is working for takedown but Barbosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Sitsongrit's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit has Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Sitsongrit's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Sitsongrit backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit had his way with Daniel Barbosa in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barbosa avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.

Sitsongrit rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Barbosa.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Daniel Barbosa had this to say: 'Congrats to White Jr, I fought hard to be champion and will keep fighting hard to get back and get my title. Back to the gym, I’d like to fight again soon... '.