PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 29 p4p, 58 weight class) and Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 4 p4p, 8 weight class). Tax Payer comes to the cage accompanied by Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tax Payer
vs
Sitsongrit

176 cm
29
149
16 - 4 - 0

174 cm
30
145
22 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Tax Payer is looking for a counter combo.
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tax Payer checks it well.
Tax Payer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A quick step to the side and Tax Payer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Tax Payer.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit punishes Tax Payer's body with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Tax Payer had a free shot at his head there.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tax Payer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Tax Payer's head back.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Tax Payer avoids it with no problem.
Tax Payer slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Tax Payer slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tax Payer throws a one two combo.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tax Payer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
And Tax Payer counters with a quick kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tax Payer in his tracks.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Tax Payer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tax Payer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.

That has opened up Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut even more.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Tax Payer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Tax Payer's head back.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Tax Payer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tax Payer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Tax Payer breaks away
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.

The cut above Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
letting Tax Payer counter with a right hand.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tax Payer checks it well.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tax Payer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
And Tax Payer counters with a quick kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tax Payer's hands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Tax Payer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
It looked like Tax Payer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tax Payer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.
Tax Payer slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tax Payer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Tax Payer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Tax Payer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Tax Payer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Tax Payer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Tax Payer's front leg with a kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit stuns Tax Payer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Tax Payer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.
Tax Payer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tax Payer defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tax Payer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Tax Payer's front leg but catches the back leg as Tax Payer tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Tax Payer's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Tax Payer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
letting Tax Payer counter with a right hand.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Tax Payer steps away.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Tax Payer's front leg but catches the back leg as Tax Payer tries to avoid it.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit stuns Tax Payer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tax Payer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tax Payer, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tax Payer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
Tax Payer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tax Payer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Tax Payer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tax Payer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
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 Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer is looking for a counter combo.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Tax Payer misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:50

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