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Yodkunpon “Muu” Sitmonchai vs. Mapichit Sitsongpeenong

Written by mlucas. Posted in Fight scene, MuayThai, Videos

Published on December 12, 2011 with 8 Comments

Recently Yodkunpon (Muu) (Blue trunks), a young fighter out of Sitmonchai gym fought against Mapichit Sitsongpeenong at Lumpinee on November 29th. Muu has signature “Sitmonchai style” with aggressive hands and low kicks. I really enjoyed this bout for Muu’s sharp smart hands. It looked like Mapichit had Muu in the clinch though. The boxing adage “Styles make fights,” really comes into play when watching the Sitmonchai guys. While I enjoy classic Muay Thai style, it is only when styles clash that you get interesting, engaging bouts.

Born to a working class family in rural New York I grew up working like a dog and drinking Natural light in the woods. After a brief stint attempting to escape the poverty of employment via university I gave up on escaping the grind and moved to sunny California where the burritos are as generous as the weather. I work in the service industry slinging booze and food. I got into Muay Thai as a recreational activity. I saw an interclub fight and decided to try it out, everyone has to test their mettle somehow. A few fights and a year later I was in Thailand training, and fighting. I haven’t quit stepping into the ring since. I currently live in West Oakland and balance my time blocking punches with my head with attempting to prevent brain deterioration through writing, studying Thai; language, culture and history, and going to wild dance parties with my friends.

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Joshua1990
December 12, 2011 at 12:32 pm

Muu’s picture with the sunglasses is classic!

There is definitely a bright future for Yodkhunpon in Thailand and abroad. He’s quite tall for a young Thai, about 5’8 I think and still only 17 years old! Over the next few years if he can beef up I feel he can explode on the international MuayThai scene. He has all the tools and devastating knock-out power! Just seeing him hit the pads just shows you how explosive he is and for those who have seen him training boxing with Kru Dam know what I’m talking about.

Not taking anything away from Mapichit, If muu didn’t knock him out Mapichit might of taking it by points in the clinch and that is usually the case with the Sitmonchai fighters, they come in to a fight to KO or TKO and that’s what makes them so entertaining to watch.

I don’t know if this is true but apparently the manager of Yodkhunpon is trying to sort out a fight with Chockpreecha K.Sakuncher who is also good with his hands and is known for knocking out his opponents. If it happens it will be a fight to watch…

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jake
December 12, 2011 at 10:23 pm

definitely picked the best Muu picture haha. I think this puts him and Mapichit 1-1…or maybe it was another Sitsongpeenong fighter. vicious KO nonetheless.

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- Joshua1990
  December 13, 2011 at 2:06 am
  
  What’s up Jake? Its Josh from Fairtex June 09. How was your trip to Sitmonchai? And Muu lost a close fight to Dechsakda Sitsongpeenong on May 20th: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsXANWwfqM8&feature=related
  
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  - jake
    December 14, 2011 at 3:07 am
    
    Holy shit Josh, how are you man? The trip was amazing, gotta thank you for recommending Sitmonchai.
    
    You fall off of facebook or what?
    
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    - Joshua1990
      December 15, 2011 at 2:04 am
      
      Yeah I deleted my Facebook quite a while back. To much of a distraction…I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. I should be going back out to Sitmonchai this January if everything goes to plan, will keep in touch mate…
      
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ClaytonM
December 13, 2011 at 5:41 pm

Josh- you are dead on about Muu to see him hit pads is something, his kicks are just so explosive and quick.

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Stam
December 13, 2011 at 9:58 pm

What a knockout, trickery and timing were perfect! Also, I love the way Yodkunpon uses his elbows, plus he’s fighting in a very smart way. It’s the first time I see him fight, looking forward for more!

Thanks for sharing!

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padkeemow
December 14, 2011 at 12:25 pm

Great upload, thanks alot Matt. !

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