PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilad Shalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunan Chatichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shalit comes to the cage accompanied by MC Sapinho - Gilad Shalit . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Shalit
vs
Chatichai

190 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

186 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Heavy handed

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilad Shalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunan Chatichai!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chatichai in his tracks.
Chatichai doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalit circles away.
Chatichai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit tests Chatichai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chatichai takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
Shalit defending well as Chatichai loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Chatichai. That snapped Shalit's head back.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Chatichai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shalit momentarily.
Shalit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Chatichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Shalit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chatichai!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Shalit finds it's target.
Chatichai misses with a shot to the body
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Chatichai as he connects with a hook.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Chatichai moved out of range nicely.
Chatichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chatichai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chatichai jabs at Shalit's body.
Chatichai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shalit rather than just go for the knockout.
Chatichai throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
Chatichai misses with a looping left.
Sunan Chatichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chatichai misses the shot to the body.
Chatichai's coach down at Fight Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chatichai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Chatichai.
Chatichai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Shalit checks a low kick from Chatichai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalit throws an off balance right hand

and Chatichai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chatichai throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Chatichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chatichai scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalit moves out of range as Chatichai throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chatichai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalit throws a lazy uppercut

and Chatichai moves into the clinch.
Shalit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chatichai has him pressed against the cage.
Chatichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit tries to circle away but Chatichai has him pinned against the cage.
Shalit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chatichai has him pressed against the cage.
Chatichai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Shalit breaks the clinch.
Chatichai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Shalit misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chatichai.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Chatichai.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chatichai throws a series of punches but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Shalit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chatichai to score with a decent uppercut.
Chatichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chatichai just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chatichai swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
Chatichai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Shalit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chatichai misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatichai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chatichai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chatichai misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Chatichai misses.
Chatichai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chatichai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chatichai misses with a wild combination.
Chatichai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chatichai throws a right hand that misses
and Chatichai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chatichai doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Chatichai.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunan Chatichai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chatichai cracks a nice hook into Shalit's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chatichai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chatichai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chatichai slips a straight right by Shalit.
Chatichai throws a wild body kick that Shalit sees coming a mile off.
Shalit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chatichai scores with a hook to the body. Shalit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chatichai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Chatichai misses
and Shalit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chatichai throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Chatichai.
Chatichai looks to clinch
letting Shalit counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatichai misses with a body shot.
Chatichai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chatichai misses the jab.
Chatichai throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit counters with a stiff right hand.
Shalit blocks the body kick.
Chatichai misses with an uppercut.
Chatichai slips under a jab from Shalit.
It seemed like Chatichai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shalit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chatichai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shalit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chatichai throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chatichai. Shalit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit throws a hook but Chatichai blocks it.
Chatichai misses with a wild body shot.
Shalit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatichai lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
Shalit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chatichai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chatichai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chatichai.
Chatichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Chatichai.
Shalit is looking for a counter combo.
Shalit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chatichai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Chatichai lands with a nice combination. Shalit backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatichai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Shalit checks a leg kick nicely.
Chatichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Chatichai.
Shalit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Chatichai.
Chatichai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Chatichai wants to counter with a clinch but Shalit pushes him away.
Chatichai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit throws a sloppy body shot
and Chatichai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chatichai lands a jab to Shalit's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Chatichai misses the target.
Shalit moves out of range as Chatichai strikes.
Chatichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Chatichai.
Shalit moves out of range of the body kick.
Shalit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Chatichai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shalit throws a hook but Chatichai avoids it easily.
Chatichai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Shalit checks a low kick from Chatichai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatichai misses with a kick to the body
enabling Shalit to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Chatichai.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chatichai punishes Shalit's body with a nice straight punch.
Chatichai lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chatichai. Shalit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Chatichai manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatichai misses with a body punch
and Shalit counters with a stiff right hand.
Chatichai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chatichai misses the shot to the body.
Chatichai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Chatichai throws a wild body kick that Shalit sees coming a mile off.
Chatichai takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
Shalit 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.

Sunan Chatichai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Chatichai ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Shalit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Chatichai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chatichai misses with a body kick.

Chatichai moves into the clinch.
Shalit is trying to force a seperation but Chatichai has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shalit.
Chatichai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit wants to get back to striking at distance but Chatichai won't allow it.
Chatichai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chatichai stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chatichai keeps control of Shalit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chatichai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Chatichai prevents Shalit from breaking the clinch.

Shalit breaks the clinch.
Chatichai tries to clinch up but Shalit circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Chatichai
and Shalit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chatichai lands a nice hook to Shalit's body. Shalit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chatichai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chatichai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Chatichai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chatichai tries to land a front kick but Shalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shalit lands the left hand.
Chatichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Chatichai.
Chatichai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chatichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chatichai tries to bum rush Shalit with a series of wild strikes but Shalit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shalit swings for the body but Chatichai moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chatichai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chatichai scores with a sloppy right hand. Shalit should have avoided that one.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Chatichai moved out of range nicely.
Chatichai staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatichai wants to slow Shalit down by chopping away at his legs.
Chatichai misses with a body kick.
Chatichai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
Shalit lands with a good body shot.
Sunan Chatichai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chatichai avoids the body shot from Shalit.
Shalit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chatichai misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
Shalit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chatichai manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chatichai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chatichai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chatichai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shalit's corner calls for a 1-2. Shalit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chatichai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Chatichai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chatichai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chatichai lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
Chatichai throws a looping overhand right but Shalit ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chatichai.
Shalit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shalit jabs Chatichai right on the nose. Chatichai blinks but takes it well.
Chatichai avoids the body shot from Shalit.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chatichai.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Chatichai.
Chatichai looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Chatichai's head but Chatichai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chatichai throws out a loose jab but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shalit misses its target.
Chatichai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sunan Chatichai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Shalit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Chatichai saw that one coming.
Gilad Shalit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chatichai looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sunan Chatichai.
Well Chatichai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunan Chatichai!
Sunan Chatichai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gilad Shalit had this to say: 'You know, shit happens, he was the better man tonight and I couldn't impose my gameplan. I train like a champion, fight like a champion and I lose like a champion. I'll come back stronger.'.