PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 32 p4p, 52 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simon
vs
Sitsongrit

179 cm
33
165
31 - 10 - 2

174 cm
32
156
18 - 9 - 1

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Granite chin

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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, Jay Simon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Simon.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Simon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Simon connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.

Simon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Simon defends it.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simon trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simon!
Simon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Sitsongrit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon is trying to control but can't.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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.

Simon looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit cracks Simon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simon takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.

Sitsongrit has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Simon postures up.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
Simon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon moves to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Simon looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.

Simon is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Simon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.

Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simon's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Simon.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simon blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Simon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simon lands a jab to the nose.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Simon misses.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.

Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Simon passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon passes into half guard.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Simon keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Simon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simon passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Simon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon is standing up over Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit looks to escape but Simon dives into side control.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.

Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Simon on that attempt.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Simon.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit cracks Simon with a good jab.
Simon sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Simon as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Simon right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Simon on that attempt.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit tests Simon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon lands with a cross.
Simon lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Simon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
Simon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Simon checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Simon cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simon lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand

and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon is thwarting Sitsongrit'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 fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Simon shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Simon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simon working away.
Simon trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit holds on to Simon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Simon looking to control but instead Sitsongrit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simon.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Simon's front leg but catches the back leg as Simon tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Simon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simon down.
Simon walks into a left hand.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon works the jab nicely.
Simon drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simon is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Simon controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.