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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Rysty Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tak Sin Thanarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rysty Sankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sankari jabs at Thanarat's body.
Thanarat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thanarat there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Tak Sin Thanarat has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankari misses the jab.
Thanarat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thanarat rushes Sankari and presses him up against the ropes.
Sankari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sankari scores with a shot to the side of Thanarat's head.
Sankari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thanarat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sankari managing to block the knees to the body from Thanarat.
Thanarat digs a right hand underneath Sankari's ribcage. Sankari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Sankari.
Sankari throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari tries a body shot but Thanarat blocks it.
Sankari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thanarat lands a damaging elbow.
Thanarat scores with a knee to the head.
Thanarat looking to throw knees to the head but Sankari is blocking nicely.
Sankari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thanarat.
Sankari blocks the elbow strike.
Thanarat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sankari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sankari blocks an elbow strike.
Sankari looking to stall.
Thanarat lands a nice elbow.
Thanarat works on Sankari's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanarat misses with a punch to the body.
Thanarat is looking to control Sankari's arms but Sankari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thanarat has his back to the ropes.
Thanarat controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thanarat working aggressively here.
Sankari tries to stall but Thanarat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thanarat tries to land a knee to the head but Sankari blocks with his arms.
Sankari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thanarat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thanarat throws a head punch that misses.
Thanarat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thanarat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sankari is defending well for now.
Thanarat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sankari tries a body shot but Thanarat blocks it.
Thanarat has a couple of punches blocked by Sankari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanarat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sankari wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Thanarat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sankari.
Sankari breaks the clinch.
Sankari throws a combination. Thanarat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thanarat lands a right hook to the body.
Sankari scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sankari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sankari if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thanarat.
Thanarat closes the distance but Sankari moves to the side
and Sankari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sankari thuds his right hand into Thanarat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thanarat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sankari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch! Thanarat slams his shin into Sankari's torso.
Thanarat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sankari.
Thanarat lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rysty Sankari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sankari throws a head kick but Thanarat moves out of range.
Thanarat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sankari throws out a leg kick but Thanarat moves out of range and Sankari only half commits.
Sankari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sankari lands a front kick to the face, that drops Thanarat to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanarat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sankari swinging wildly here.
Sankari throws a right hand that misses
and Thanarat counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses.
Sankari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thanarat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thanarat - that will leave a mark!
Sankari misses with a lunging right hand
and Thanarat counters with an outside leg kick.
Rysty Sankari is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sankari misses.
Sankari throws out a loose jab but Thanarat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thanarat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sankari scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sankari. Thanarat does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat cracks the inside of Sankari's front leg.
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!
Thanarat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thanarat scoring well with a low kick there.
Sankari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sankari misses with a left hand
and Thanarat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sankari misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Sankari. That snapped Thanarat's head back.
Sankari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sankari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sankari throws a lazy uppercut
and Thanarat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari swings for the body but Thanarat moves out of range.
Sankari misses with an uppercut.
Thanarat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sankari momentarily.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thanarat keeps Sankari at a distance using the push kick.
Sankari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thanarat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sankari misses with a hook.
Sankari misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Sankari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanarat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sankari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thanarat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sankari throws a lazy uppercut
and Thanarat counters with a leg kick.
Thanarat tries to land a front kick but Sankari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thanarat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sankari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thanarat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rysty Sankari will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
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.
Sankari misses with a body kick.
Sankari misses with an uppercut
and Thanarat counters with a right hand to the body.
Thanarat moves in looking to clinch but Sankari pushes him off.
Thanarat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Sankari
and Thanarat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thanarat thows a leg kick but Sankari checks it
and Sankari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circling - Sankari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thanarat cracks Sankari with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Thanarat misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Sankari misses
and Thanarat counters with a low kick, right behind Sankari 's knee.
Sankari blocks a leg kick.
Sankari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sankari throws a front kick that sends Thanarat stumbling back into the ropes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thanarat.
Sankari tries a head kick but it misses.
Thanarat wants to clinch.
Thanarat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sankari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sankari 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.
Thanarat looks for the body kick but Sankari saw that one coming.
Sankari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thanarat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thanarat misses with a body shot.
Sankari looks to land a left hand but Thanarat moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari misses with a wild body shot.
Sankari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sankari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thanarat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sankari.
Sankari throws a series of punches but Thanarat avoids them all with ease.
Thanarat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thanarat blocks a jab.
Thanarat misses with a head kick.
Sankari is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat misses with a body kick.
Sankari misses with a lunging right hand
and Thanarat counters with a good low kick that Sankari was not able to check.
Sankari throws a lazy uppercut
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanarat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sankari misses with a two punch combination.
Thanarat throws a push kick but Sankari slaps the foot to one side.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sankari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thanarat throws a lazy body kick
and Sankari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thanarat throws a right hand that misses
and Sankari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sankari misses the target.
Crunch! Sankari slams his shin into Thanarat's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thanarat needs to keep his hands up - Sankari had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Sankari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sankari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari misses with a body shot.
Thanarat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sankari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thanarat scrambles back to his feet.
Thanarat throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily.
Sankari thows a body shot but no joy.
Thanarat scores with a body shot.
Thanarat ducks under a wild hook from Sankari.
Sankari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thanarat rushes Sankari and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari avoiding damage as Thanarat throws knees to the body.
Sankari lands a nice uppercut.
Thanarat misses with a body punch.
Sankari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sankari lands a hook that snaps the head of Thanarat backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sankari taking a breather.
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!
Thanarat is pushing Sankari up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thanarat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Thanarat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thanarat looking to stall.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat misses with a body punch.
Sankari can't find room to land a body shot as Thanarat controls the action.
A short uppercut from Sankari.
Thanarat just leaning against Sankari, taking a breather.
Sankari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thanarat lands a good knee to the midsection. Sankari won't want to take too many of those.
Thanarat prevents a body shot from Sankari.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sankari.
Thanarat lands an elbow that stopped Sankari in his tracks for a moment.
Thanarat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Thanarat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sankari will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thanarat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sankari breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thanarat cracks Sankari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sankari on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thanarat tries to clinch but Sankari is having none of it.
Thanarat is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sankari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sankari looks to throw the jab but Thanarat is out of range.
Thanarat stuns Sankari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rysty Sankari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
That's time! Sankari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thanarat sizes up Sankari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sankari throws a hook to the side of Thanarat's head but Thanarat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sankari lands a jab-cross combination.
Sankari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sankari scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankari looks to score with a jab to the body but Thanarat is just out of range.
Thanarat tries to clinch but Sankari is having none of it.
Thanarat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat avoids the body shot from Sankari.
Sankari tries to bum rush Thanarat with a series of wild strikes but Thanarat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sankari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thanarat. Thanarat obviously looking to wear him down.
Sankari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sankari misses with a body shot.
Sankari throws a big shot that misses.
Sankari misses with a wild combination.
Sankari misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thanarat to score with a decent uppercut.
Thanarat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sankari.
Thanarat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thanarat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sankari looks to land a right hand but Thanarat moved out of range.
Sankari instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thanarat is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Still in the clinch, Sankari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sankari presses Thanarat against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sankari can't find room to land a body shot as Thanarat controls the action.
Thanarat blocks a body shot from Sankari.
Thanarat struggles to land a body shot inside as Sankari controls his hands.
Sankari breaks from the clinch.
Sankari lands a body shot.
Thanarat moves in looking to clinch but Sankari pushes him off.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thanarat connects with a leg kick. Sankari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat cracks the inside of Sankari's front leg.
A head kick by Thanarat misses
and Sankari counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sankari. That snapped Thanarat's head back.
Thanarat moves out of range of the leg kick from Sankari.
Thanarat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sankari.
Sankari lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sankari throws out a head kick that Thanarat doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Thanarat crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Thanarat's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Tak Sin Thanarat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rysty Sankari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thanarat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sankari.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rysty Sankari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sankari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:44
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:44
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rysty Sankari!
A relieved looking Rysty Sankari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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