PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Rico Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sittichai Sittsongpeenong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Dimelo
vs
Sittsongpeenong

180 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Excellent MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Dimelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sittichai Sittsongpeenong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sittsongpeenong is looking to clinch.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dimelo keeps Sittsongpeenong at a distance using the push kick.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a body shot.
Sittsongpeenong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sittsongpeenong checks a leg kick.
Sittsongpeenong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Sittsongpeenong coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Sittsongpeenong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimelo throwing a counter right hand but Sittsongpeenong manages to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong digs a good hook to Dimelo's body.
Sittsongpeenong is looking to clinch.
Dimelo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Sittsongpeenong closes the distance and pushes Dimelo back into the ropes.
Dimelo is working Sittsongpeenong over against the ropes.
Sittsongpeenong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Dimelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sittsongpeenong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sittsongpeenong throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo is looking to chop away at Sittsongpeenong's legs.
Dimelo misses with a body shot.
Dimelo keeps Sittsongpeenong at a distance using the push kick.
Sittsongpeenong takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Sittsongpeenong finds it's target.
Sittsongpeenong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sittsongpeenong avoids a kick to the body.
Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sittsongpeenong.
It looked like Dimelo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sittsongpeenong.
A telegraphed right hand from Sittsongpeenong misses the target.
Sittsongpeenong moves in looking to clinch but Dimelo pushes him off.
Sittsongpeenong missing with a left hand there. Dimelo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimelo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimelo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sittsongpeenong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong moves out of range as Dimelo throws a body kick.
Sittsongpeenong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo tries to work over Sittsongpeenong's front leg with a kick but Sittsongpeenong checks it.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a hook.
Dimelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Sittsongpeenong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dimelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Sittsongpeenong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sittsongpeenong clobbers Dimelo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimelo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sittsongpeenong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dimelo under the eye.
Dimelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sittsongpeenong finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimelo's head.
Sittsongpeenong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sittsongpeenong.
A big left from Sittsongpeenong misses.
Jab from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a combination
and Dimelo counters with a low kick, right behind Sittsongpeenong 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sittichai Sittsongpeenong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dimelo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dimelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Sittsongpeenong avoids the punch easily.
Sittsongpeenong loads up on a big right hand but Dimelo slips the punch.
Sittsongpeenong stalks Dimelo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dimelo's face. Dimelo staggers backwards, shaken.
Sittsongpeenong misses with an uppercut

and Dimelo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dimelo.
Dimelo blocking some punches.
Sittsongpeenong tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing Sittsongpeenong back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimelo.

Dimelo manages to break the clinch.
Sittsongpeenong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sittsongpeenong manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimelo slips a straight right by Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo moves out of range as Sittsongpeenong strikes.
Dimelo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Dimelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sittsongpeenong.
A short right from Dimelo.
Dimelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sittsongpeenong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.

Dimelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dimelo.
Dimelo looks to land a body kick but Sittsongpeenong moved away.
Dimelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sittsongpeenong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sittsongpeenong.
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sittsongpeenong throws out a loose jab but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sittsongpeenong blocks a head kick by Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimelo throws out the jab.
Dimelo throws a lazy right hand but Sittsongpeenong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sittsongpeenong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dimelo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Sittsongpeenong misses.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Dimelo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong throws a shot from downtown. Dimelo moves away and avoids it.
Sittsongpeenong throws a right hand that Dimelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimelo also avoids with ease.
Sittsongpeenong cracks Dimelo with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Sittsongpeenong. That snapped Dimelo's head back.
Sittsongpeenong throws a series of punches but Dimelo avoids them all with ease.
As Sittsongpeenong tries to get set, Dimelo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sittsongpeenong manages to avoid the attempt.
Dimelo drops his hands momentarily and Sittsongpeenong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sittsongpeenong just misses with a punch to the body.
Sittsongpeenong loads up on a big right hand but Dimelo slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sittsongpeenong does it's job there.
Dimelo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dimelo missing with a left hand there. Sittsongpeenong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rico Dimelo will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sittsongpeenong blocks a jab.
Dimelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimelo throws a leg kick
and Sittsongpeenong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimelo throws a low kick, looking for Sittsongpeenong's leg but Sittsongpeenong calmly moves out of range.
Dimelo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sittsongpeenong blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Dimelo.
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sittsongpeenong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimelo with a body shot.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dimelo throws a hook but Sittsongpeenong avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sittsongpeenong misses the shot to the body.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a punch to the head.
Dimelo takes a swing at Sittsongpeenong's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sittsongpeenong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimelo.
It seemed like Sittsongpeenong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sittsongpeenong lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo throws a lazy uppercut
and Sittsongpeenong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sittsongpeenong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a body kick.
Sittsongpeenong moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
Sittsongpeenong throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong lands with a nice combination. Dimelo backs away looking to recover.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a decent looking hook.
Sittsongpeenong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sittsongpeenong throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimelo blocks a jab.
Dimelo defending well as Sittsongpeenong loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Dimelo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimelo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sittsongpeenong throws a big shot that misses.
Dimelo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Sittsongpeenong catches Dimelo right on the button with a cross.
Dimelo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dimelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo slips under a jab from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimelo misses with a body shot.
Sittsongpeenong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dimelo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dimelo lands with a straight right. Sittsongpeenong didn't see that one coming.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut. Sittsongpeenong saw that one coming.
Sittsongpeenong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sittsongpeenong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo scores with a jab. Sittsongpeenong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sittsongpeenong misses with an uppercut. Dimelo saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sittsongpeenong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sittichai Sittsongpeenong!
In his post fight interview, Sittichai Sittsongpeenong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.