PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rapheal (ranked 196 p4p, 142 weight class) and Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 34 p4p, 28 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rapheal
vs
Sitsongrit

180 cm
28
175
14 - 4 - 0

181 cm
28
171
15 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Shadow Realm Apparel
NARCOS

Bondi MMA 🏝️
NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Good work by Rapheal as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Rapheal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rapheal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapheal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rapheal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Rapheal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Rapheal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit lunges at Rapheal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rapheal's hand.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Rapheal semi-blocks.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Rapheal knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Rapheal misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit works Rapheal's body with a nice hook.
Rapheal is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Rapheal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rapheal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Rapheal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.

Rapheal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Rapheal semi-blocks.
Rapheal throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Rapheal takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Rapheal slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek 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.

A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Rapheal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Rapheal sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Rapheal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.

Sitsongrit forces Rapheal back against the cage and clinches.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.

Rapheal manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rapheal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Rapheal with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapheal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Rapheal is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapheal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Rapheal throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapheal. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Rapheal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Rapheal stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit tests Rapheal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapheal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapheal.
Rapheal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
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 digs a good body shot into Rapheal's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Rapheal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rapheal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Rapheal defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rapheal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rapheal. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rapheal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapheal's sensitive parts.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand

and Rapheal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Rapheal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Rapheal as the two fighters clinch.
Rapheal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.

Rapheal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rapheal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapheal throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sitsongrit manages to circle out of the way.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rapheal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rapheal moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Rapheal down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rapheal cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rapheals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rapheal misses with a looping right.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rapheal.
A lazy left from Rapheal finds it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Rapheal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rapheal digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Rapheal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rapheal misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
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 moves out of range of the leg kick from Rapheal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Rapheal didn't see that one coming.
Rapheal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rapheal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Rapheal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Rapheal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Rapheal lands a jab.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Rapheal checks it
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Rapheal walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rapheal tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Rapheal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rapheal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapheal misses with a low kick.
That kick from Rapheal tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rapheal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Rapheal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rapheal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapheal throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Rapheal off balance momentarily.
Rapheal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Rapheal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sitsongrit thumps Rapheal with a low kick.
Rapheal blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Rapheal's leg but Rapheal calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rapheal scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rapheal at a distance.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Rapheal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal blocks a jab.
Rapheal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rapheal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rapheal there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapheal misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Rapheal down by chopping away at his legs.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Rapheal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Rapheal misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Rapheal.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Rapheal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapheal.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
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 motions for Rapheal to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Rapheal's body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapheal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rapheal at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rapheal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rapheals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rapheal works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rapheal 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Rapheal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Rapheal checks it.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is the new welterweight champion!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.