PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chakrit Pratoomwong (ranked 306 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 53 p4p, 198 weight class). Vinny Corcoran acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pratoomwong
vs
Corcoran

195 cm
22
211
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
212
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chakrit Pratoomwong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran checks the leg kick.
Corcoran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pratoomwong blocks it well.
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratoomwong is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pratoomwong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corcoran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corcoran throws a shot from downtown. Pratoomwong moves away and avoids it.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong takes a jab right on the kisser.

Corcoran takes the fight into the clinch.
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Pratoomwong throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pratoomwong.
Corcoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corcoran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran misses with a punch on the inside.
Pratoomwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pratoomwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corcoran wants to slow Pratoomwong down by chopping away at his legs.
Pratoomwong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corcoran has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratoomwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran flicks out a counter leg kick but Pratoomwong steps away.
Nice defenses there by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong misses with an uppercut.
Pratoomwong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corcoran to score with a decent uppercut.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corcoran goes for a double leg but Pratoomwong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pratoomwong continues to drive forward.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.
A jab from Corcoran misses.
And Pratoomwong counters with a quick kick to the body but Corcoran blocks it.
Corcoran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Pratoomwong counters with a left to the body.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pratoomwong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corcoran throws a hook to the side of Pratoomwong's head but Pratoomwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pratoomwong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pratoomwong jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Pratoomwong throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Corcoran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pratoomwong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corcoran thinking.
Pratoomwong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Pratoomwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Corcoran.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratoomwong blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Pratoomwong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratoomwong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pratoomwong looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Corcoran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pratoomwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corcoran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chakrit Pratoomwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratoomwong misses with a two punch combination.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Pratoomwong misses.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratoomwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Pratoomwong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pratoomwong misses with an uppercut
and Pratoomwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran takes a swing at Pratoomwong's ribcage but misses.
Pratoomwong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Pratoomwong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corcoran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pratoomwong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Pratoomwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pratoomwong throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
Pratoomwong checks a leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a double jab.
It looked like Pratoomwong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Pratoomwong ducks down to avoid it.
Pratoomwong ducks right into an uppercut from Corcoran.
Corcoran 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.
Corcoran throws out a loose jab but Pratoomwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pratoomwong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corcoran thinking.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Corcoran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corcoran.
Pratoomwong blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Pratoomwong saw that one coming.
Pratoomwong throwing a counter right hand but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pratoomwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a body shot.
Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran moves out of range as Pratoomwong strikes.
Pratoomwong loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corcoran checks a low kick from Pratoomwong.
Corcoran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corcoran throws a nice looking combination but Pratoomwong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pratoomwong looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pratoomwong takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Pratoomwong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pratoomwong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corcoran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pratoomwong takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Corcoran tries to land a body kick
and Pratoomwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Pratoomwong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinny Corcoran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
That's time! Pratoomwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran avoids the head kick by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pratoomwong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corcoran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Corcoran.
Pratoomwong misses with a low kick.
Corcoran jabs Pratoomwong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pratoomwong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Corcoran thumps Pratoomwong with a low kick.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses.
Pratoomwong scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratoomwong moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Pratoomwong misses with a straight left.
Pratoomwong lands with a hook. Corcoran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pratoomwong tries to bum rush Corcoran with a series of wild strikes but Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pratoomwong. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong misses with a left hand
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corcoran moves forwards but Pratoomwong connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That has opened up Vinny Corcoran's cut even more.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
Corcoran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pratoomwong tried to score with a low kick but Corcoran checks it.

Corcoran has closed the distance and engaged Pratoomwong in a clinch.
A short right from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong working aggressively here.
Corcoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Corcoran manages to break the clinch.
Corcoran misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pratoomwong walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Corcoran misses
and Pratoomwong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pratoomwong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corcoran checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratoomwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Decent striking displayed by Corcoran there.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pratoomwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corcoran.
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pratoomwong's sensitive parts.
Pratoomwong misses with a straight left.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corcoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratoomwong.
Corcoran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corcoran needs to keep his hands up - Pratoomwong had a free shot at his head there.
Pratoomwong connects with a body shot that sends Corcoran's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Pratoomwong.
Corcoran looks for the body kick but Pratoomwong saw that one coming.
Corcoran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Pratoomwong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran moves out of range as Pratoomwong throws a body kick.
Corcoran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A lazy body kick from Corcoran
and Pratoomwong counters with a low kick, right behind Corcoran 's knee.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Pratoomwong is out of range.
Corcoran feints a jab promting Pratoomwong to slip. Corcoran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pratoomwong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Corcoran is breathing heavily.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratoomwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Pratoomwong connects with a leg kick.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Pratoomwong. That snapped Corcoran's head back.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratoomwong walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
Pratoomwong misses with a looping right.
Corcoran blocks a jab.
Corcoran throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pratoomwong counter with a right hand.
Pratoomwong throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratoomwong scores with a decent looking hook.

The cut above Vinny Corcoran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pratoomwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pratoomwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pratoomwong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pratoomwong misses with a leg kick
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratoomwong is just out of range.
Pratoomwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Pratoomwong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corcoran moves in looking to clinch but Pratoomwong pushes him off.
Pratoomwong is looking to counter punch.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Pratoomwong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Pratoomwong misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corcoran.

Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pratoomwong pushes Corcoran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Pratoomwong works on Corcoran's body with a couple of short punches.
Pratoomwong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinny Corcoran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice shot by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong slips a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Pratoomwong jabs at Corcoran's body.
Pratoomwong swings for the body but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran misses with a body punch
and Pratoomwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Pratoomwong pushes Corcoran away with a front kick.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong slips under a jab.
It looked like Pratoomwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corcoran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratoomwong.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Pratoomwong saw that one coming.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Pratoomwong saw that one coming.

Pratoomwong lands a big uppercut and Corcoran crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Corcoran looks OK. Pratoomwong waves Corcoran back to his feet!

Corcoran is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratoomwong.
A quick step to the side and Pratoomwong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran is still on wobbly legs! Can Pratoomwong finish him?
Corcoran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Corcoran misses
and Pratoomwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Vinny Corcoran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinny Corcoran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chakrit Pratoomwong!
Chakrit Pratoomwong retains his light heavyweight title!
Chakrit Pratoomwong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.