PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 19 p4p, 38 weight class) and Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Tax Payer's entrance music is Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Tax Payer
vs
Sitsongrit

176 cm
33
146
26 - 9 - 1

172 cm
32
137
19 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Tax Payer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Tax Payer down by chopping away at his legs.
Tax Payer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tax Payer is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tax Payer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Tax Payer right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a stiff right hand.
Tax Payer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Tax Payer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tax Payer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tax Payer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tax Payer. That did some damage!

Tax Payer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer lands a shoulder strike.
Tax Payer lands with a left to the head.
Tax Payer digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit is trying to force a seperation but Tax Payer has the dominant position.
Tax Payer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tax Payer blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
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 slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Tax Payer avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses its target.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tax Payer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Tax Payer with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Tax Payer avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
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 swings widly with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tax Payer will feel that in the morning.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tax Payer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Tax Payer misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tax Payer thinking.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs Tax Payer right on the nose. Tax Payer blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Tax Payer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Tax Payer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Tax Payer's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Tax Payer.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Tax Payer there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tax Payer breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Tax Payer.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Tax Payer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Tax Payer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tax Payer lands with a cross.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Tax Payer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Tax Payer down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tax Payer rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tax Payer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Tax Payer in his tracks momentarily.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head.
Tax Payer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Tax Payer takes one on the button.
Tax Payer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Tax Payer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tax Payer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Tax Payer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tax Payer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tax Payer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tax Payer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 dips to his left and cracks Tax Payer with an uppercut!
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tax Payer's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tax Payer on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sitsongrit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
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 body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit motions for Tax Payer to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tax Payer tries to clinch up.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tax Payer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Tax Payer tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Tax Payer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tax Payer doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit sizes up Tax Payer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Tax Payer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tax Payer with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tax Payer at a distance.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tax Payer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tax Payers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Tax Payer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.