PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Namkabuan Nongkee Sittichuchai (ranked 24425 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poramet Weerawatnodom (ranked 2710 p4p, 0 weight class). Namkabuan Nongkee Sittichuchai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nongkee Sittichuchai
vs
Weerawatnodom

177 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Namkabuan Nongkee Sittichuchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poramet Weerawatnodom!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sittichuchai misses with a two punch combination.
Weerawatnodom blocks a head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weerawatnodom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sittichuchai is breathing heavily.
Weerawatnodom tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sittichuchai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
Sittichuchai misses with a head kick.
Sittichuchai throws a wild body kick that Weerawatnodom sees coming a mile off.
Weerawatnodom tries a head kick but it misses.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Weerawatnodom looks to move away, Sittichuchai throws a big counter combo but Weerawatnodom just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weerawatnodom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Sittichuchai. Those never looked like landing.
Weerawatnodom avoids the head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom scores with a head kick.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Weerawatnodom does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sittichuchai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick but Weerawatnodom moves out of range.
Weerawatnodom blocks a head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that Weerawatnodom semi-blocks.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom avoids the head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom avoids the head kick by Sittichuchai.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sittichuchai fails to land with a series of punches.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
Weerawatnodom avoids the head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sittichuchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai throws a big counter combination but Weerawatnodom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
As Weerawatnodom looks to move away, Sittichuchai throws a big counter combo but Weerawatnodom just gets out of the way.
Weerawatnodom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sittichuchai.
Sittichuchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
Sittichuchai throws a sloppy head kick and Weerawatnodom moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weerawatnodom!
Sittichuchai scores with a head kick. Weerawatnodom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weerawatnodom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom blocks a head kick by Sittichuchai.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai scores with a sloppy right hand. Weerawatnodom should have avoided that one.
Weerawatnodom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sittichuchai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
Sittichuchai throws a combination. Weerawatnodom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Weerawatnodom lands but Sittichuchai takes it in his stride.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sittichuchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick but Weerawatnodom moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sittichuchai misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Sittichuchai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weerawatnodom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sittichuchai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weerawatnodom just manages to avoid it.
Sittichuchai misses with a two punch combination.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Some wild striking there from Sittichuchai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai feints and then cracks Weerawatnodom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weerawatnodom down.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Poramet Weerawatnodom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
Weerawatnodom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sittichuchai.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick but Weerawatnodom moves out of range.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sittichuchai tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai cracks Weerawatnodom with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sittichuchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sittichuchai throws a sloppy head kick and Weerawatnodom moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerawatnodom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weerawatnodom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weerawatnodom blocks a head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sittichuchai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weerawatnodom lands with a slapping head kick.
Weerawatnodom throws a nice looking combination but Sittichuchai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sittichuchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai lands with a slapping head kick.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sittichuchai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom avoids the head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sittichuchai's head.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sittichuchai misses with a head kick.
Poramet Weerawatnodom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weerawatnodom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Weerawatnodom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weerawatnodom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Weerawatnodom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
Sittichuchai is looking for a counter combo.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom avoids the head kick by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sittichuchai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick but Weerawatnodom moves out of range.
Weerawatnodom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom tries a head kick but it misses.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom tries to bum rush Sittichuchai with a series of wild strikes but Sittichuchai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sittichuchai scores with a nice head shot.
Weerawatnodom fails to land with a series of punches.
Weerawatnodom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sittichuchai. That one must have hurt.
Weerawatnodom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom lands with a kick to the temple. Sittichuchai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weerawatnodom tries a head kick but it misses.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Weerawatnodom looks to move away, Sittichuchai throws a big counter combo but Weerawatnodom just gets out of the way.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
Sittichuchai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namkabuan Nongkee Sittichuchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sittichuchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poramet Weerawatnodom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai misses with the combination.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sittichuchai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sittichuchai keeps Weerawatnodom at a distance using the push kick.
Sittichuchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Weerawatnodom misses with a few strikes there.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerawatnodom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai misses with a head kick.
Sittichuchai throws a wild body kick that Weerawatnodom sees coming a mile off.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weerawatnodom tries a head kick but it misses.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai throws a series of punches but Weerawatnodom avoids them all with ease.
Sittichuchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sittichuchai!
A head kick misses from Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sittichuchai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sittichuchai scores with the left hand. Weerawatnodom knows he should have avoided that one.
Sittichuchai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weerawatnodom misses with a head kick.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai scores with a head kick. Weerawatnodom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weerawatnodom tries a head kick but it misses.
Weerawatnodom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sittichuchai.
Sittichuchai scores with a head kick. Weerawatnodom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weerawatnodom!
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sittichuchai connects with a high kick.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
A combination from Sittichuchai does no damage.
Sittichuchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick but Weerawatnodom moves out of range.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Sittichuchai does no damage.
Weerawatnodom throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weerawatnodom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sittichuchai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weerawatnodom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weerawatnodom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sittichuchai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sittichuchai avoids the head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
Sittichuchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weerawatnodom's head.
Sittichuchai throws a right and a left that Weerawatnodom avoids nicely.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom throws a counter combo.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom lands a high kick!
Weerawatnodom tries a head kick but it misses.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sittichuchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai blocks a head kick by Weerawatnodom.
Sittichuchai thumps Weerawatnodom with a low kick.
Weerawatnodom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sittichuchai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom blocks a head kick by Sittichuchai.
Sittichuchai throws a sloppy head kick and Weerawatnodom moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick that misses.
Sittichuchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weerawatnodom throws a sloppy head kick and Sittichuchai moves out of range easily.
Weerawatnodom avoids the head kick by Sittichuchai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Sittichuchai.
Weerawatnodom throws a head kick but Sittichuchai moves out of range.
Sittichuchai throws a head kick that misses.
Weerawatnodom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sittichuchai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Namkabuan Nongkee Sittichuchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poramet Weerawatnodom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weerawatnodom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Namkabuan Nongkee Sittichuchai.
Well Weerawatnodom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poramet Weerawatnodom!