PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirodom Kingchanklao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Rob Tracey had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tracey
vs
Kingchanklao

173 cm
24
152 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
156 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sirodom Kingchanklao!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingchanklao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingchanklao misses with a leg kick.
Tracey throws out a loose jab but Kingchanklao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tracey throws out a powerful jab.
Kingchanklao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tracey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tracey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tracey misses with a hook. Kingchanklao ducked under it nicely.
Kingchanklao is looking to land body kicks.
Kingchanklao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingchanklao slips under a jab.
Tracey tests Kingchanklao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tracey misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tracey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kingchanklao - the referee stops the clock and Tracey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kingchanklao. Tracey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tracey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao connects with a leg kick. Tracey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tracey connects with a looping right hand.
Kingchanklao wants to clinch but Tracey slips to the side
and Tracey counters with a straight right hand.
Tracey moves out of range as Kingchanklao throws a body kick.
Tracey digs a good body shot into Kingchanklao's ribs.
Tracey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tracey walks into a jab.
Kingchanklao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tracey. That did some damage!
Kingchanklao thuds his shin into the meat of Tracey's side.
Tracey misses with a wild body shot.
Tracey throws a series of punches but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
Kingchanklao misses with a hook. Tracey ducked under it nicely.
Sirodom Kingchanklao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingchanklao darts in trying to clinch
and Tracey counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tracey keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingchanklao throws a front kick aimed at Tracey's knee but Tracey avoids it well.
Kingchanklao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingchanklao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Tracey misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Kingchanklao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kingchanklao throws a sloppy head kick and Tracey moves out of range easily.
Tracey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tracey moves out of range of the body kick from Kingchanklao.
Tracey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao throws a body kick that misses.
Kingchanklao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingchanklao slips a jab and a cross from Tracey.
Tracey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kingchanklao misses with a body kick.
Kingchanklao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tracey throws a hook to the side of Kingchanklao's head but Kingchanklao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tracey throws a big shot that misses.
Kingchanklao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tracey.
Horrible takedown by Tracey or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingchanklao which made him look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao looks to land a body kick but Tracey moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kingchanklao tries to clinch up.
Tracey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingchanklao circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirodom Kingchanklao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingchanklao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingchanklao misses with a body kick.
Kingchanklao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingchanklao looks to land a body kick but Tracey moved away.
Kingchanklao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tracey manages to avoid it.
Kingchanklao throws a low kick, looking for Tracey's leg but Tracey calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tracey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tracey misses with a hook. Kingchanklao ducked under it nicely.
Kingchanklao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sirodom Kingchanklao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tracey!
Tracey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingchanklao throws the left hand but Tracey avoids the punch easily.
Kingchanklao doesn't manage to clinch there - Tracey circles away.
Tracey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingchanklao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tracey throws out the jab.
Kingchanklao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tracey ducks under a wild hook from Kingchanklao.
Tracey moves out of range of the body kick from Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tracey takes a swing at Kingchanklao's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Tracey with that takedown attempt.
Kingchanklao wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey blocks the body kick.
Kingchanklao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tracey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kingchanklao - the referee stops the clock and Tracey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kingchanklao. Tracey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Tracey as he connects with a hook.
Kingchanklao misses with a low kick.
Tracey throws a right hand that misses

and Kingchanklao counters by moving into the clinch.
Kingchanklao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Tracey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingchanklao wants to clinch up but Tracey keeps it at a distance.
Tracey connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Sirodom Kingchanklao has been cut.
Kingchanklao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey looks to throw the jab but Kingchanklao is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Tracey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tracey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tracey working over Kingchanklao with some ground and pound. Kingchanklao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tracey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kingchanklao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tracey.
Kingchanklao is trying to keep Tracey in close.
Tracey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingchanklao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tracey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kingchanklao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingchanklao looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingchanklao, not yet.
Tracey content to stall in guard here.
Kingchanklao keeping full guard, as Tracey tries to pass.
Tracey stopping the sweep attempt from Kingchanklao.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Tracey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tracey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingchanklao delivers a nice body kick.

Kingchanklao has Tracey up against the cage in a clinch.
Kingchanklao trying to control the position but instead, Tracey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kingchanklao into the cage.
Kingchanklao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kingchanklao is trying to break the clinch but Tracey is controlling him.

Kingchanklao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingchanklao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingchanklao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tracey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingchanklao.
Tracey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Tracey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sirodom Kingchanklao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kingchanklao forces Tracey back against the cage and clinches.

Kingchanklao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Tracey.
Tracey throws a good cross that connects.
Kingchanklao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tracey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kingchanklao throws a solid leg kick but Tracey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kingchanklao.

Tracey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingchanklao is trying to defend but Tracey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingchanklao can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingchanklao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Tracey.
Tracey sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tracey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingchanklao's head.
Tracey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kingchanklao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tracey is working away from the top position though.
Tracey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Tracey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tracey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kingchanklao to regain full guard.
Rob Tracey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tracey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingchanklao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tracey working some strikes from top position.
Tracey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingchanklao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tracey landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tracey trying to control but Kingchanklao is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kingchanklao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tracey is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tracey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingchanklao tries to roll over but Tracey keeps him under control.
Tracey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tracey lands strikes from half guard.
Tracey content to control rather than advance.
Tracey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kingchanklao for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tracey is keen to just control but Kingchanklao is a slippery customer.

Tracey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kingchanklao is just riding it out for now. Tracey eventually gives up the hold.
Tracey is pressing down on Kingchanklao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kingchanklao is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingchanklao is trying to maintain the position but Tracey is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Tracey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sirodom Kingchanklao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tracey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tracey takes a swing at Kingchanklao's ribcage but misses.

Tracey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kingchanklao's guard.
Tracey throws a big right hand that misses.
Tracey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tracey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tracey working away.
A lull in the action here.

Tracey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingchanklao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tracey's guard! Nice work there by Kingchanklao!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao trying to control but Tracey is working from the bottom.
Tracey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingchanklao is one step ahead there.
Tracey keeping full guard, as Kingchanklao tries to pass.
Tracey keeping moving, preventing Kingchanklao from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tracey is trying to control the position but Kingchanklao postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sirodom Kingchanklao wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kingchanklao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tracey.
Tracey moves out of range as Kingchanklao throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tracey swings for the body but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
Tracey throws a body punch but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
Kingchanklao darts in trying to clinch
and Tracey counters with a straight right hand.
Tracey digs a good hook to Kingchanklao's body.
Kingchanklao throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingchanklao throws a low kick but Tracey moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingchanklao. Tracey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingchanklao throws a sloppy head kick and Tracey moves out of range easily.
Kingchanklao throws a right and a left that Tracey avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tracey throws out a powerful jab.
Tracey misses with a series of wild punches.
Rob Tracey is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingchanklao wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingchanklao. That's going to slow Tracey down.
Kingchanklao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingchanklao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tracey is out of range and Kingchanklao settles back down.
Tracey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tracey swings for the body but Kingchanklao moves out of range.
Kingchanklao throws a sloppy head kick and Tracey moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingchanklao moves out of range of the body kick from Tracey.
Kingchanklao is looking to score with low kicks.
Tracey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingchanklao throws a sloppy head kick and Tracey moves out of range easily.
Kingchanklao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kingchanklao connects with a leg kick. Tracey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tracey shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingchanklao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tracey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kingchanklao connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Tracey misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Tracey blocks the low kick.
Kingchanklao scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Tracey had his way with Sirodom Kingchanklao in that round.
The cut man is working on Sirodom Kingchanklao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kingchanklao tries to land a front kick but Tracey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingchanklao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tracey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tracey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tracey tries for a takedown but Kingchanklao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tracey throws an overhand right that lands on Kingchanklao's shoulder, as Kingchanklao tries to avoid the shot.
Tracey walks into a jab.
Kingchanklao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kingchanklao moves out of range as Tracey strikes.
Tracey 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.
Kingchanklao throws a head kick that misses.
Kingchanklao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tracey.
Kingchanklao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tracey shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey misses with a looping right.
Tracey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tracey misses the body punch

and Kingchanklao counters by clinching up.
Kingchanklao tries a knee to the head but Tracey blocks it.

Kingchanklao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tracey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kingchanklao lands with a nice body kick.
Tracey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingchanklao is just out of range.
Tracey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingchanklao wants to clinch
and Tracey counters with a straight right hand.
Kingchanklao defending well as Tracey loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey misses with a double jab.
Tracey avoids a kick to the body.

Kingchanklao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tracey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao controlling Tracey's posture.
Tracey looking to sit in guard and control but Kingchanklao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kingchanklao wants to pass the guard but Tracey is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey keeping moving, preventing Kingchanklao from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tracey working a defensive guard here.
Kingchanklao looking to sit in guard and control but Tracey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tracey is pushing down on Kingchanklao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kingchanklao is fighting to maintain full guard but Tracey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tracey is thwarting Kingchanklao's attempts to control the position.
Tracey slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey is thwarting Kingchanklao's attempts to control the position.
Rob Tracey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tracey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingchanklao's head.
Tracey not doing much here.
Tracey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Tracey.
I think Tracey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rob Tracey made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.