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Sittichai defeats Samranchai, progresses to the final
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24.06.2011
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 Samranchai 96 Penang attacked his opponent aggressively and almost
appeared to have the upper hand, but near the end of the round,
Sittichai Sid Songpeenong used his weight and size advantage before
stunning Samranchai with a powerful left kick, resulting in Sittichai
winning on points and moving on to join Ikkyusang Kor Rungthanakiat in
the Fooktien Group final.
 Samranchai 96 Penang attacked his opponent aggressively and almost appeared to have the upper hand, but near the end of the round, Sittichai Sid Songpeenong used his weight and size advantage before stunning Samranchai with a powerful left kick, resulting in Sittichai winning on points and moving on to join Ikkyusang Kor Rungthanakiat in the Fooktien Group final. As for the minor match on 18 June, 2011, Watchara Lek Or Kwanmuang defeated Kriangkrai Tor Silachai on points.
In Suek Jao Muaythai at Siam Ormnoi boxing arena on Saturday 18 June, the main fight was between Sittichai Sid Songpeenong and Samranchai 96 Penang (144-143 pounds). At stake was a ticket to the Fooktien Group final. The rate was on Sittichai at 3 to 2. The referee who took care of the fight was Praprai Prated.
The first round ended with Sittichai now leading 7 to 4, and at the start of the second round, Sittichai marched towards Samranchai and attacked with kicks but Samranchai was able to block the attack. However, Sittichai responded by sending stronger attacks from his legs and knees. The second round ended with Sittichai leading 2 to 1.
For the third round, Samranchai used his technique to attack Sittichai while being careful to block any counterattacks. Sittichai also returned the fight by launching a left side attack, forcing Samranchai to retreat to the side while Sittichai continued to attack with knees. The third round ended with Sittichai leading 11 to 8.
In the fourth round, Sittichai was the first to start the action. He used his knees but was also locked around the waist by Samranchai while attacking, making the crowd cheer loudly. Sittichai also used his size advantage and returned the attack by focusing on left kicks. Near the end of the round, he was able to pick up and maintain his pace. The fourth round ended with Sittichai leading 30 to 1.
In the last round, Sittichai was very focused and made a strong left kick attack. Samranchai clinched his waist but he could not do anything much. The fight continued on without any more significant action before it finally came to an end. Sittichai won on points against Samranchai 49 to 47 by 3 referees—Tawatchai Thongrit, Ouyporn Kiewkung, Assadawuth Pilawan. As his reward, he will be now competing against Ikkyusang Kor Rungthanakiat in the final.
As for other match results, Watchara Lek Or Kwanmuang won on points against Kriangkrai Tor Silachai. Monchailek Sor Sommai won on points against Wanwisade Wor Wiwatthananon. Ballangthong Sor Saengthong lost on points to Harnsuek Lek Sid Ja Kung. Petch Burapha Sor Chuenklom won by knockout against Ekachai Sid Poopan Tu in the third round. Petchchatchai Sid Benjama won by knockout against Kularpfai Chokpricha in the second round.
Source: Elite Boxing
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