PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Victor Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sombat Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banchamek has chosen Buakaw Por Pramuk Highlight as his entrance music. Victor Sullivan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sombat Banchamek's chin.

Sullivan
vs
Banchamek

177 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
KO power

Counter striker
Determined

[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sombat Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Banchamek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banchamek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Banchamek moves away
and Banchamek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Sullivan misses its intended target.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Banchamek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Banchamek avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banchamek. Banchamek obviously looking to wear him down.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Banchamek moves out of range.
Sombat Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a lazy body kick
and Banchamek counters with a nice body kick.
Banchamek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banchamek lands with a kick to the temple. Sullivan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Victor Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Banchamek lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banchamek scores with a head kick.
Banchamek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banchamek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Banchamek counters with a big head kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
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!
Banchamek lands with a kick to the temple. Sullivan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Banchamek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Banchamek motions for Sullivan to come forward. Banchamek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banchamek scores with a head kick. Sullivan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banchamek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banchamek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banchamek takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sombat Banchamek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Banchamek blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Banchamek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sullivan's head.
Banchamek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Banchamek lands a high kick!
Sullivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banchamek misses with a body kick.
Banchamek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Banchamek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Banchamek. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banchamek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and Banchamek counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan 's knee.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a nice body kick.
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banchamek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sullivan if he has to take too many more of those.
Banchamek scores with a head kick.
Banchamek throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sullivan counters with a left and a right that stings Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Sullivan
and Banchamek counters with a head kick.
Banchamek throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks.
Victor Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banchamek, right into the meat.
Banchamek jabs Sullivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Banchamek counters with a big head kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek connects with a solid leg kick.
Banchamek scores with a leg kick.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Banchamek ducks under and follows up with a left that Banchamek also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sombat Banchamek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Banchamek.
Banchamek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan checks it well.
Sullivan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Banchamek keeps the fight on the outside.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan throws an off balance right hand
and Banchamek counters with a big head kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
Banchamek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banchamek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Banchamek moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a body shot
and Banchamek counters with a body kick that stops Sullivan in his tracks momentarily.
Sullivan avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banchamek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banchamek - that will leave a mark!
Banchamek throws a front kick that sends Sullivan stumbling back into the ropes.
Banchamek cracks the inside of Sullivan's front leg.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Sullivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan throws a hook but Banchamek blocks it.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek is looking to chop away at Sullivan's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sombat Banchamek really dominated that round.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sullivan lands with a shot to the body.
Banchamek throws a leg kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Banchamek moves away and avoids it.
Sombat Banchamek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banchamek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Banchamek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Banchamek lands but Sullivan takes it in his stride.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Banchamek throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with a head kick.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a head kick. Sullivan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan throws a nice head kick!
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banchamek counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banchamek.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Banchamek counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banchamek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Banchamek lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
Banchamek avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Banchamek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banchamek throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sombat Banchamek dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banchamek - that will leave a mark!
Banchamek lands with a slapping head kick.
Sullivan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek lands with a kick to the temple. Sullivan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Sullivan has managed to clinch.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Sullivan wants to get back to striking at distance but Banchamek won't allow it.
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.
Banchamek prevents Sullivan from breaking the clinch.
Banchamek tries to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to push Banchamek away but Banchamek has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek has Sullivan pressed against the ropes, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banchamek.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch but Banchamek keeps him there for the moment.

Banchamek breaks the clinch.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick
and Banchamek counters with a head kick. That will keep Sullivan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters circling a little - Banchamek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banchamek scores with a kick to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Banchamek thows a body kick. Sullivan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Banchamek throws a body kick that misses.
Banchamek pushes Sullivan away with a front kick.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Victor Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan throws a combination. Banchamek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sombat Banchamek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banchamek 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sombat Banchamek!
Sombat Banchamek gave a mention to [CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).