PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitkhun Chakraborti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tak Sin Thanarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Chakraborti
vs
Sin Thanarat

200 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

215 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitkhun Chakraborti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanarat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chakraborti counters with a nice body kick.

Chakraborti lands a big head kick that sends Thanarat tumbling to the mat! Chakraborti takes a step backwards and waves Thanarat back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Tak Sin Thanarat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
Thanarat keeps the fight on the outside.
Thanarat throws a series of punches but Chakraborti avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Thanarat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chakraborti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thanarat lands a nice looking body kick.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thanarat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chakraborti takes a step back to recover.
Chakraborti ducks under a wild hook from Thanarat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat thows a body shot but no joy.
Chakraborti looks for the body kick but Thanarat saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakraborti wants to clinch but Thanarat slips to the side
and Thanarat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chakraborti is looking to clinch but Thanarat is avoiding it.
Chakraborti misses with a double jab
and Thanarat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thanarat throws a head kick but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Thanarat misses with a low kick as Chakraborti jumps back.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thanarat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chakraborti counters with a big head kick but Thanarat shrugs it off.
Chakraborti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chakraborti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thanarat.
Thanarat blocks a head kick by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti moves out of range of the strikes.
Chakraborti looks to clinch
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat moved away.
Chakraborti swings for the body but Thanarat moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a leg kick which misses Chakraborti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chakraborti tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chakraborti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thanarat circles away quickly and effectively.
Thanarat scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy body kick from Chakraborti
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Chakraborti slips a jab from Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chakraborti counters with a left and a right that stings Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thanarat misses the jab.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thanarat to counter with a crisp jab.
Thanarat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thanarat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti misses with a two punch combination.
Thanarat misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti misses with a body kick.
Thanarat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chakraborti moves away.
A jab from Thanarat does it's job there.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat throws a right hand that misses

and Chakraborti counters with a head kick that drops Thanarat to the mat! Thanarat scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Thanarat is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thanarat dodges the punch combination from Chakraborti.
A swing and a miss from Chakraborti.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thanarat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Thanarat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thanarat.
Thanarat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chakraborti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thanarat misses with a hook. Chakraborti ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti with a jab.
Thanarat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chakraborti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thanarat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chakraborti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chakraborti walks into a left hand.
Chakraborti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thanarat counters with a nice body shot.
Thanarat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thanarat throws a series of punches but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Thanarat tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Chakraborti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thanarat catches Chakraborti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thanarat slips a jab from Chakraborti.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chakraborti takes a step back to recover.
Thanarat moves out of range of the body kick.
Chakraborti thumps Thanarat with a low kick.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses.
Chakraborti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chakraborti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thanarat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chakraborti tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chakraborti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chakraborti connects with a solid leg kick.
Thanarat looks gassed!
Thanarat stuns Chakraborti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thanarat misses with a body shot.
That kick from Thanarat tenderised Chakraborti's leg. Chakraborti is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chakraborti will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thanarat.
Chakraborti tries to clinch but Thanarat is having none of it.
Thanarat lands a jab to Chakraborti's midsection.
Thanarat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thanarat delivers a nice body kick.
Chakraborti connects with a leg kick. Thanarat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chakraborti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chakraborti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanarat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thanarat.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Thanarat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chakraborti tries to land a body kick
and Thanarat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chakraborti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chakraborti motions for Thanarat to come forward. Chakraborti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Chakraborti.
Thanarat blocks a head kick by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thanarat.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat scores with a shot to the body.
Thanarat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat lands with a cross.
Chakraborti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chakraborti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chakraborti 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.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with an inside leg kick.
Thanarat checks a low kick from Chakraborti.
Chakraborti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thanarat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chakraborti scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Thanarat misses
and Chakraborti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thanarat's knee momentarily.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
Thanarat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thanarat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thanarat blocks a low kick nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chakraborti moves forwards but Thanarat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chakraborti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thanarat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Thanarat.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
Chakraborti scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chakraborti.
Chakraborti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chakraborti misses with a body shot.
Chakraborti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat throws a poor cross that misses
and Chakraborti counters with a solid body kick.
Chakraborti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chakraborti tries to clinch up but Thanarat circles away and keeps his distance.
Chakraborti looks to land a body kick but Thanarat moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mitkhun Chakraborti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chakraborti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chakraborti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chakraborti throws a combination that misses
and Thanarat finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thanarat digs a good hook to Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chakraborti in his tracks.
Thanarat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A right-left combo lands from Thanarat.
Thanarat lands with a shot to the body.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thanarat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chakraborti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanarat throws a lazy head kick
and Chakraborti counters with a left and a right that stings Thanarat.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thanarat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thanarat works Chakraborti's body with a nice hook.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
Thanarat cracks a nice hook into Chakraborti's ribs.
Thanarat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thanarat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chakraborti counters with a good, hard body kick but Thanarat shrugs it off.
Thanarat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chakraborti counters with a head kick. That will keep Thanarat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thanarat moves out of range as Chakraborti throws a body kick.
Chakraborti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thanarat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chakraborti manages to avoid it.
Chakraborti 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Chakraborti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Chakraborti closes the distance and pushes Thanarat back into the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thanarat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thanarat presses Chakraborti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chakraborti is trying to break free.
Chakraborti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chakraborti is trying to break the clinch but Thanarat is controlling him.
Chakraborti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thanarat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chakraborti tries to break the clinch but Thanarat is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thanarat has Chakraborti pushed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Chakraborti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thanarat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thanarat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chakraborti wants to break free but Thanarat has control.
Thanarat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chakraborti looking to throw knees to the head but Thanarat is blocking nicely.
Thanarat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chakraborti's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat crunches a lovely knee into Chakraborti's ribcage.
Thanarat stalling in the clinch.
Chakraborti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thanarat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thanarat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Thanarat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thanarat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Thanarat.
Chakraborti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chakraborti wants to break free but Thanarat has control.
Thanarat trying to land knees to the body.

Thanarat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thanarat throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Thanarat.
Thanarat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chakraborti walks into a stiff left hand from Thanarat.
Thanarat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chakraborti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thanarat keeps the fight on the outside.
Thanarat scoring well with a low kick there.
Thanarat misses with a two punch combination.
Thanarat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chakraborti counters with a left and a right that stings Thanarat.
Thanarat swings for the body but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Chakraborti misses with a kick to the body
and Thanarat counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Thanarat. That snapped Chakraborti's head back.
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat lands the left hand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chakraborti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanarat 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.
A head kick misses from Chakraborti.
Mitkhun Chakraborti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thanarat lands a jab to Chakraborti's midsection.
Thanarat misses with a head kick.
Chakraborti slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a nice head kick!
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chakraborti throws a head kick but Thanarat moves out of range.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat moved away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti looks for the body kick but Thanarat saw that one coming.
Chakraborti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thanarat checks it well.
Chakraborti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thanarat.
Thanarat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chakraborti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chakraborti avoids the head kick by Thanarat.
Chakraborti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thanarat lands with a slapping head kick.
Chakraborti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thanarat lands with a slapping head kick.
Chakraborti scoring well with a low kick there.
Thanarat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chakraborti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chakraborti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chakraborti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thanarat.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a good jab.
Thanarat lands with a right hand.
Thanarat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thanarat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chakraborti's calf.
Thanarat throws a good cross that connects.
Thanarat scores with a one two! Chakraborti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thanarat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thanarat misses with a hook
and Chakraborti counters with a body kick.

Chakraborti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chakraborti is trying to force a seperation but Thanarat has the dominant position.
Thanarat swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands a left hand.
Chakraborti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chakraborti working hard to break the clinch.
Chakraborti tries to break the clinch but Thanarat is controlling the position.
Thanarat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chakraborti is trying to break the clinch but Thanarat has him pressed against the ropes.
Chakraborti is trying to stall.
Thanarat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanarat slowing the pace effectively.
Thanarat lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat lands a left hand.
Chakraborti wants to get back to striking at distance but Thanarat won't allow it.
Chakraborti is trying to force a seperation but Thanarat has the dominant position.
Thanarat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chakraborti is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Thanarat.
Chakraborti tries to break free but Thanarat pushes him back against the ropes.
Thanarat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chakraborti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thanarat has him pressed against the ropes.

Thanarat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti throws a combination that misses
and Thanarat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Thanarat.
Thanarat lands with an uppercut that bounces Chakraborti off the ropes and back into rage.
Thanarat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a solid body kick.
Thanarat connects with a nice looking jab.
Chakraborti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thanarat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Chakraborti.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chakraborti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tak Sin Thanarat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Chakraborti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chakraborti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thanarat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thanarat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chakraborti tries to score with a low kick but Thanarat moves his leg out of the way.
Chakraborti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chakraborti misses with a body shot.
Chakraborti misses with a leg kick
and Thanarat counters with a nice body kick.
Thanarat scores with a three punch combo!
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat throws a right and a left that Chakraborti avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thanarat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thanarat lunges at Chakraborti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chakraborti's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chakraborti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thanarat cracks a nice hook into Chakraborti's ribs.
Thanarat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chakraborti momentarily.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat lands a nice shot to the body.
Chakraborti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thanarat thuds his shin into the meat of Chakraborti's side.
Thanarat sizes up Chakraborti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thanarat.
Thanarat connects with an inside leg kick.
Thanarat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chakraborti at a distance.

That's two 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!
Chakraborti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thanarat scores with a jab. Chakraborti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Thanarat as he connects with a hook.
Thanarat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses.
Thanarat thuds his shin into the meat of Chakraborti's side.
Chakraborti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thanarat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chakraborti scrambles back to his feet.
Chakraborti misses with the body kick
and Thanarat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thanarat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thanarat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chakraborti counters with a head kick.
Thanarat 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.
Thanarat scores with a shot to the body.
Chakraborti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thanarat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chakraborti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thanarat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chakraborti if he has to take too many more of those.
Thanarat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chakraborti throws a lazy body kick
and Thanarat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thanarat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat jabs Chakraborti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thanarat jabs Chakraborti right on the nose. Chakraborti blinks but takes it well.
Chakraborti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Thanarat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Thanarat.
Thanarat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Thanarat. That snapped Chakraborti's head back.
Thanarat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chakraborti counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chakraborti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chakraborti is looking to clinch but Thanarat is avoiding it.
Chakraborti moves forwards but Thanarat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Thanarat.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and Thanarat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Chakraborti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Chakraborti.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Chakraborti is predictable there
and Thanarat counters with a left to the body.
Chakraborti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Chakraborti.
Thanarat lands a jab to the head.
Chakraborti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thanarat jabs at Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice combination there by Thanarat.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chakraborti cracks Thanarat with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick there by Chakraborti.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti misses with a straight left.
Thanarat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat checks it.
Chakraborti moves in looking to clinch but Thanarat pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Chakraborti. Those never looked like landing.
Chakraborti tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chakraborti throws a hook but Thanarat avoids it easily.
Thanarat misses with a wild combination.
Chakraborti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chakraborti misses with a double jab.
Chakraborti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat thuds his right hand into Chakraborti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chakraborti misses with a head kick.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Thanarat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thanarat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thanarat takes a swing at Chakraborti's ribcage but misses.
Thanarat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chakraborti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thanarat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thanarat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chakraborti thumps Thanarat with a low kick.
Donk. Thanarat catches Chakraborti right on the button with a cross.
Thanarat throws a jab but it's blocked by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chakraborti is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thanarat.
Thanarat misses with a hook
and Chakraborti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chakraborti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thanarat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chakraborti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chakraborti lands a head kick!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws the left hand but Chakraborti avoids the punch easily.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chakraborti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thanarat moves away.
That kick from Chakraborti tenderised Thanarat's leg. Thanarat is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thanarat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chakraborti misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thanarat digs a good hook to Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thanarat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chakraborti's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tak Sin Thanarat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thanarat jabs Chakraborti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thanarat scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Chakraborti misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thanarat lands a nice hook to Chakraborti's body. Chakraborti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chakraborti throws a series of punches but Thanarat moves out of range.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a thumping low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thanarat.
Thanarat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Thanarat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chakraborti doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thanarat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakraborti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thanarat thows a body kick. Chakraborti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thanarat - that will leave a mark!
Chakraborti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chakraborti walks into a left hand.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thanarat throws a body kick that misses.
Thanarat throws a nice head kick!
Thanarat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat throws a shot to the body.
Thanarat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chakraborti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat scores with a nice body kick.
Thanarat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chakraborti throws a lazy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a series of strikes. Chakraborti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thanarat throws a shot from downtown. Chakraborti moves away and avoids it.
Thanarat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thanarat tries to bum rush Chakraborti with a series of wild strikes but Chakraborti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thanarat pushes Chakraborti away with a front kick.
Thanarat lands a nice hook to Chakraborti's body. Chakraborti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chakraborti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thanarat throws out a loose jab but Chakraborti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thanarat lands with a cross.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thanarat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti lands a jab to the nose.
Thanarat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thanarat misses with a looping left.
Thanarat moves out of range of the body kick.
Chakraborti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thanarat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chakraborti looks to score with a jab to the body but Thanarat is just out of range.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chakraborti tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chakraborti avoids the body shot from Thanarat.
Chakraborti throws a low kick but Thanarat avoids it.
Chakraborti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thanarat finds it's way round the side to connect with Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat swings widly with a right hand
and Chakraborti counters with a left to the body.
Thanarat lands with an overhand left.
Chakraborti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thanarat lands a front kick.
Chakraborti drops his hands momentarily and Thanarat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thanarat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat lands a right hook to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chakraborti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat thumps Chakraborti with a low kick.
Chakraborti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanarat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thanarat misses with a combination
and Chakraborti counters with a nice body shot.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
Chakraborti tries to clinch
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chakraborti tries to land a body kick
and Thanarat counters with a body kick.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and Thanarat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Chakraborti slams his shin into Thanarat's torso.
Chakraborti throws a solid leg kick but Thanarat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chakraborti.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Thanarat.
Chakraborti walks into a straight right hand from Thanarat.
Thanarat connects with a jab.
Chakraborti misses with the body kick
and Thanarat counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chakraborti tries to land a front kick but Thanarat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chakraborti throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thanarat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat scoring well with a low kick there.
Chakraborti is looking to land body kicks.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat lands with a nice combination. Chakraborti backs away looking to recover.
Chakraborti misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a hook but Chakraborti blocks it.
Thanarat throws a right and a left that Chakraborti avoids nicely.
Chakraborti throws a hook but Thanarat blocks it.
Thanarat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thanarat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chakraborti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thanarat is out of range.
Thanarat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chakraborti. That did some damage!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chakraborti counters with a body kick.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chakraborti tries to clinch but Thanarat moves out of range.
Chakraborti tries to clinch up.
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thanarat throws a leg kick that misses.
Chakraborti is looking to land body kicks.
Chakraborti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thanarat counters with a three punch combo that has Chakraborti backing up. Chakraborti nods at Thanarat to acknowledge the strikes.
Chakraborti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti walks into a stiff left hand from Thanarat.
Thanarat scores with a hook to the body. Chakraborti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thanarat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chakraborti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
letting Thanarat counter with a right hand.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thanarat, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tak Sin Thanarat dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Thanarat connects with a jab.
Chakraborti misses with a series of wild punches.
Thanarat moves out of range as Chakraborti strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thanarat. Chakraborti shrugs it off though.
Chakraborti misses with a right hand
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Thanarat catches Chakraborti right on the button with a cross.
Thanarat lands with a right hand.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thanarat scores with a kick to the body.
Thanarat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chakraborti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Thanarat.
Chakraborti tries to clinch
letting Thanarat counter with a right hand.
Thanarat lands a jab to the head.
Thanarat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chakraborti momentarily.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a good jab.
Thanarat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a straight right hand.
Thanarat looks to throw a body kick
and Chakraborti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thanarat connects with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Chakraborti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chakraborti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thanarat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chakraborti backs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat with a jab.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Chakraborti.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat keeps the fight on the outside.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick and Thanarat moves out of range easily.
Thanarat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chakraborti.
Thanarat lands a head shot.
Thanarat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick and Thanarat moves out of range easily.
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chakraborti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thanarat manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thanarat is out of range.
Thanarat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thanarat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thanarat swinging wildly here.
Chakraborti moves in looking to clinch but Thanarat pushes him off.
Thanarat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thanarat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thanarat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Thanarat blocks the low kick.
Chakraborti is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws a shot from downtown. Chakraborti moves away and avoids it.
Chakraborti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thanarat.
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chakraborti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thanarat finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chakraborti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chakraborti there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chakraborti. Thanarat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chakraborti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thanarat throws a front kick that sends Chakraborti stumbling back into the ropes.
Thanarat thuds a left hand into Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chakraborti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thanarat can pounce on him.
Thanarat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chakraborti at a distance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat keeps Chakraborti at a distance using the push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thanarat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thanarat lands with a shot to the body.
Thanarat is looking to slow Chakraborti down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Thanarat.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Thanarat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thanarat lands with a good body shot.
Chakraborti takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chakraborti wants to clinch
and Thanarat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thanarat lands a body shot.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thanarat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chakraborti misses with a hook to the body
and Thanarat counters with a left and a right that stings Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a head kick but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Thanarat slips a jab and a cross from Chakraborti.
Thanarat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thanarat lands an overhand right.
Chakraborti throws a lazy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a low kick, right behind Chakraborti 's knee.
Chakraborti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thanarat.
Thanarat cracks the inside of Chakraborti's front leg.
Tak Sin Thanarat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a solid body kick.
Donk. Thanarat catches Chakraborti right on the button with a cross.
Chakraborti misses with the body kick
and Thanarat counters with a stiff right hand.
Thanarat stuns Chakraborti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thanarat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thanarat scores with a three punch combo!
Thanarat lands a high kick!
Thanarat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chakraborti momentarily.
Thanarat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chakraborti throws a lazy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a straight right hand.
Thanarat throws a nice head kick!
Thanarat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Thanarat tenderised Chakraborti's leg. Chakraborti is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chakraborti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thanarat scores with a nice head shot.
Thanarat lands a nice hook to Chakraborti's body. Chakraborti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thanarat blocks a head kick by Chakraborti.
Nice straight punches there by Thanarat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thanarat.
Thanarat punishes Chakraborti's body with a nice straight punch.
Thanarat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Thanarat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thanarat.
Chakraborti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with an outside leg kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti wants to slow Thanarat down by chopping away at his legs.
Chakraborti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thanarat throws a head kick that Chakraborti semi-blocks.
Chakraborti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mitkhun Chakraborti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thanarat lands with a nice body punch.
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by Thanarat.
Thanarat thows a body kick. Chakraborti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chakraborti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat scores with a nice right hand.
Chakraborti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thanarat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chakraborti thinking.
Thanarat scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tak Sin Thanarat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thanarat 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tak Sin Thanarat!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tak Sin Thanarat!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tak Sin Thanarat!

Tak Sin Thanarat wins by unanimous decision!