PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 6 p4p, 57 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 1 p4p, 9 weight class). Ji Woo's entrance music is FED UP. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ji Woo
vs
Kasamsun

179 cm
36
162
38 - 10 - 0

176 cm
37
170
30 - 15 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 38 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Kasamsun counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasamsun lands with an uppercut that bounces Ji Woo off the cage and back into range.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kasamsun checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kasamsun just manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasamsuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Kasamsun moved away.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Kasamsun's midsection.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
A nice side step and Kasamsun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun misses with a few strikes there.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kasamsun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kasamsun.
A jab from Kasamsun does it's job there.
Ji Woo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo sizes up Kasamsun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasamsun goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Kasamsun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo misses with a head kick.
Kasamsun cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
Kasamsun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasamsun's head.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ji Woo. Ji Woo obviously looking to wear him down.

Ji Woo tries to keep at a distance but Kasamsun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Kasamsun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasamsun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasamsun struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun tries to stall but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo digs a right hand underneath Kasamsun's ribcage. Kasamsun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
Kasamsun throws a punch but it's blocked by Ji Woo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Ji Woo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Kasamsun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ji Woo tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Kasamsun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo defending against the ground and pound.
Kasamsun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kasamsun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Kasamsun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo being controlled for a moment.
Ji Woo is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kasamsun scores with a jab to the head.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Kasamsun shoots in but Ji Woo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasamsun 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.
Ji Woo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasamsun jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasamsun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ji Woo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasamsun on the side of the head.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch.

Kasamsun darts in and clinches Ji Woo up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasamsun.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasamsun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Ji Woo letting Kasamsun take a breather here.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with the head strike.
Kasamsun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun stalling in the clinch but Ji Woo improves position.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Kasamsun is working Ji Woo over against the cage.

Kasamsun lands a takedown into guard.
Kasamsun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasamsun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun stands up over Ji Woo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo controlling Kasamsun's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasamsun preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Ji Woo.

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.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo looks to throw a body kick
and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasamsun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji Woo is fending him off so far but Kasamsun persists. Nope, Ji Woo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasamsun loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ji Woo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ji Woo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Kasamsun catches Ji Woo right on the button with a cross.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
Kasamsun with the counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun feints a jab promting Ji Woo to slip. Kasamsun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ji Woo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun misses with a left hand
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the jaw.

Ji Woo rushes Kasamsun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasamsun blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kasamsun.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Ji Woo lands a shot to the body.
Ji Woo lands a right hand.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasamsun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
Bong Ji Woo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasamsun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ji Woo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ji Woo.
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!
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun connects with the punch.
Kasamsun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun blocks a jab.
Ji Woo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasamsun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kasamsun throws out a powerful jab.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ji Woo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ji Woo feints and then cracks Kasamsun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasamsun down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Ji Woo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun tries to clinch up but Ji Woo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo lands with an overhand left.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch.
Kasamsun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ji Woo tests Kasamsun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo wants to slow Kasamsun down by chopping away at his legs.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun connects with a looping right hand.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kasamsun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji Woo is fending him off so far but Kasamsun persists. Nope, Ji Woo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo 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.

Ji Woo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kasamsun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Woo can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ji Woo - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Kasamsun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Kasamsun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Ji Woo coming out on top.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Kasamsun.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Ji Woo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasamsun is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ji Woo counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasamsun's head backwards.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Kasamsun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasamsun misses with a wild combination.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun misses with a two punch combination.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kasamsun checks it well.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ji Woo scores with a jab.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Kasamsun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo throws a wild body kick that Kasamsun sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Ji Woo misses.
Kasamsun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun connects with a right hand. Ji Woo shakes it off.
Kasamsun swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Good work by Kasamsun as he checks the leg kick.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ji Woo's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasamsun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ji Woo wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasamsun cracks Ji Woo with a good jab.
Kasamsun closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kasamsun darts in looking for a takedown but Ji Woo gets double underhooks and turns Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo scores with a jab.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Kasamsun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ji Woo at a distance.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Kasamsun closes the distance and clinches.
Ji Woo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ji Woo prevents the takedown attempt.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Ji Woo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but instead, Ji Woo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
Ji Woo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kasamsun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ji Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasamsun somewhat.
Kasamsun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo drops his hands momentarily and Kasamsun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook.
Kasamsun with a nice cross.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick as Kasamsun jumps back.
Kasamsun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ji Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo lands a jab.
Kasamsun misses with a double jab.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Nice shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo cracks Kasamsun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Kasamsun pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ji Woo back to the cage. Kasamsun follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ji Woo. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Kasamsun scores with a jab.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasamsun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasamsun misses with a double jab
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Kasamsun is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ji Woo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.

Ji Woo tries to keep at a distance but Kasamsun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a shot to the body.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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!
Kasamsun blocks an uppercut.
Kasamsun throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun wants a takedown.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
A shot in the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Ji Woo on the inside.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasamsun blocks an uppercut.
Kasamsun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji Woo or not.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo stops a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ji Woo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji Woo or not.
Kasamsun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasamsun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ji Woo pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.