PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Photirat Mongkolchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mongkolchai
vs
Black

179 cm
19
192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
21
191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

World class MT
Very strong

Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Photirat Mongkolchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Black!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongkolchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mongkolchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mongkolchai checks a leg kick.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Mongkolchai.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Mongkolchai slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mongkolchai with a body shot.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Mongkolchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Black connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongkolchai darts in trying to clinch
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Mongkolchai fails in his attempt to clinch.

Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Mongkolchai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mongkolchai with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongkolchai.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mongkolchai.
Knees to the body from Mongkolchai.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mongkolchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongkolchai trying to control the position but instead, Black has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mongkolchai into the ropes.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongkolchai pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mongkolchai backwards.
Mongkolchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mongkolchai trying to land knees to the body.
Mongkolchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
Mongkolchai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mongkolchai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Black can turn it around.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mongkolchai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mongkolchai tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
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 Photirat Mongkolchai will probably get the nod.
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.

Good leg kick by Mongkolchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mongkolchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Mongkolchai throws a head kick that misses.
Black counters with a body kick.
Mongkolchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black scores with a jab. Mongkolchai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black swings widly with a right hand

and Mongkolchai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mongkolchai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Mongkolchai tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongkolchai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
Mongkolchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
Photirat Mongkolchai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Mongkolchai.
Mongkolchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mongkolchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mongkolchai as Black tries to tie him up.
Mongkolchai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mongkolchai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Black is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mongkolchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Mongkolchai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongkolchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Mongkolchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Mongkolchai.
Mongkolchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black wants to break free but Mongkolchai has control.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
Black working aggressively here.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Photirat Mongkolchai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Mongkolchai wants to clinch but Black slips to the side
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Mongkolchai moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black catches Mongkolchai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mongkolchai throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Mongkolchai moves to clinch but Black breaks away
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mongkolchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black trying to control the position but instead, Mongkolchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Black into the ropes.
Mongkolchai tries a knee to the head but Black blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Joe Black has been cut.
Mongkolchai leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongkolchai.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the head.
Black is trying to push Mongkolchai away but Mongkolchai has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Mongkolchai has the dominant position.
Mongkolchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mongkolchai is keeping busy.
Black working aggressively here.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Mongkolchai has the dominant position.
Black stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongkolchai missing with knees to the body.
Mongkolchai connects with a knee to the head.
Black avoiding damage as Mongkolchai throws knees to the body.
Black can't break the clinch.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black is trying to stall.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Black breaks the clinch.

Mongkolchai instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongkolchai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mongkolchai misses with a knee to the head.
Black pushes Mongkolchai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Photirat Mongkolchai clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Black's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mongkolchai darts in trying to clinch
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mongkolchai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black misses with a double jab.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch up
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mongkolchai has Black up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mongkolchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mongkolchai is keeping busy.
Mongkolchai stalling against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongkolchai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Mongkolchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Black tries to circle away but Mongkolchai has him pinned against the ropes.
Black tries to break free but Mongkolchai pushes him back against the ropes.
Mongkolchai has Black pressed against the ropes.
Mongkolchai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mongkolchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black avoiding damage as Mongkolchai throws knees to the body.
Mongkolchai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongkolchai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mongkolchai's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Mongkolchai scores with a knee to the head.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Mongkolchai won't allow it.
Mongkolchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mongkolchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Black pushes Mongkolchai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongkolchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black can't break the clinch.
Mongkolchai scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Mongkolchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Photirat Mongkolchai had his way with Joe Black in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Black tries to keep at a distance but Mongkolchai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the body.
Black misses with some punches.
Black avoiding damage as Mongkolchai throws knees to the body.
Mongkolchai prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
Black is trying to stall.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Mongkolchai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the head.

Black breaks from the clinch.
Mongkolchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mongkolchai scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongkolchai throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Mongkolchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Mongkolchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Black releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mongkolchai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black.
Mongkolchai tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Mongkolchai is looking to clinch.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mongkolchai fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black looks to land a body kick but Mongkolchai moved away.
Nice defenses there by Mongkolchai.
Mongkolchai is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black unleashes a big counter combination but Mongkolchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mongkolchai throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongkolchai wants to clinch but Black slips to the side
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black lands with an uppercut that bounces Mongkolchai off the ropes and back into range.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black throws a leg kick but Mongkolchai checks it.

Mongkolchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mongkolchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joe Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mongkolchai tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Photirat Mongkolchai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mongkolchai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Photirat Mongkolchai!
Photirat Mongkolchai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Joe Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back for the title'.