PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 21 p4p, 51 weight class) and Rex Gunn (ranked 4 p4p, 8 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Sitsongrit
vs
Gunn

174 cm
28
144
16 - 0 - 1

166 cm
26
150
17 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Carnage
Shadow Warrior Nutrition

Core Combat
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunn in the body.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunn. That did some damage!
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gunn just manages to avoid it.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gunn avoids it.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Gunn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit 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.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Gunn shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunn in the body.
A cross from Gunn lands.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
As Sitsongrit backs off Gunn throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunn! But no joy.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Gunn lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Gunn.
Gunn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Gunn shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
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.

Gunn throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Sitsongrit cracks Gunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunn! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lunges at Gunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunn's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Gunn.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gunn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
Gunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunn works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Gunn backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Gunn thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Gunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Gunn blocks a jab.
Gunn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Gunn walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Gunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Gunn shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Gunn.
Gunn takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Gunn takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Gunn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunn if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit motions for Gunn to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunn. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Gunn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Gunn's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunn takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunn in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Gunn. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Gunn moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Gunn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.

Gunn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunn doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
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.

Gunn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Gunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunn down.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Gunn didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Gunn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Gunn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Gunn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Gunn avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunn under the eye.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Gunn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sitsongrit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Gunn throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Gunn's front leg with a kick but Gunn checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Sitsongrit.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit works Gunn's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunn throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunn misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunn lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit had his way with Rex Gunn in that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunn has time to react.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit punishes Gunn's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunn's head.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there

and Gunn counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Gunn is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Rex Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit pushes Gunn off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Gunn right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Gunn darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Gunn into the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.