PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Somsak Ram Chanchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chanchai comes to the ring accompanied by Here come the Chanchai. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ram Chanchai
vs
Rodriguez

182 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
27
181 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Excellent MT
Good chin

Excellent boxer
Determined

Anarchy Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Somsak Ram Chanchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chanchai tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Chanchai moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease.
Chanchai jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Chanchai.
Mark Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chanchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chanchai missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chanchai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chanchai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chanchai throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chanchai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chanchai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Chanchai throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Chanchai.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanchai misses with an uppercut.
Chanchai connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chanchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chanchai misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chanchai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chanchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chanchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
Chanchai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodriguez.
Chanchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chanchai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Chanchai.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Chanchai.
Chanchai closes the distance but Rodriguez moves to the side
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chanchai throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chanchai with a body shot.
Chanchai misses with the combination.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chanchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chanchai moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Chanchai avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Chanchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Chanchai.
Chanchai scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chanchai throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Chanchai scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chanchai darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Somsak Ram Chanchai 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.

A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chanchai rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Chanchai moves out of range easily.
Mark Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chanchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chanchai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chanchai can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Chanchai throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chanchai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez cracks Chanchai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Chanchai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chanchai feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chanchai. Chanchai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Chanchai strikes.
Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chanchai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Chanchai misses with a body shot.
Chanchai lands a slapping body shot.
Chanchai is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
A good leg kick by Chanchai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chanchai.
Chanchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Chanchai throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Chanchai motions for Rodriguez to come forward. Chanchai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chanchai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanchai's hands.
Chanchai throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Chanchai blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Chanchai tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Chanchai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodriguez.
Chanchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Rodriguez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chanchai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chanchai checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chanchai throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chanchai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chanchai moves out of range as Rodriguez throws a body kick.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Chanchai misses.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Chanchai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodriguez 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 Chanchai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chanchai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Chanchai throws a low kick but Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chanchai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanchai is looking to score with low kicks.
Mark Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chanchai misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez throws a counter combo.
Chanchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back to recover.
Rodriguez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chanchai on the side of the head.
Chanchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chanchai.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chanchai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chanchai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.
Chanchai avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Chanchai strikes.
Rodriguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chanchai moves out of range as Rodriguez throws a body kick.
Chanchai scores with a jab.
Chanchai misses with a jab to the body
and Chanchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a front kick that sends Chanchai stumbling back into the ropes.
Rodriguez throws a solid leg kick but Chanchai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodriguez.
Chanchai cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Chanchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Chanchai with a series of wild strikes but Chanchai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chanchai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chanchai thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chanchai. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Chanchai throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.

Chanchai rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the ropes.
Chanchai lands an uppercut.

Chanchai manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease.
Chanchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Chanchai avoids nicely.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Chanchai avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somsak Ram Chanchai clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rodriguez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodriguez is looking for the big counter here.
Chanchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chanchai lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
A big left from Chanchai misses.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Chanchai moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rodriguez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chanchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chanchai misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanchai scores with a head kick.
Chanchai swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Chanchai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Chanchai takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez jabs Chanchai right on the nose. Chanchai blinks but takes it well.
Chanchai digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Chanchai's leg but Chanchai calmly moves out of range.
Chanchai throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Chanchai misses the target.
Chanchai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and Chanchai settles back down.
Chanchai throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Chanchai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chanchai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Chanchai.
Chanchai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chanchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Chanchai tried to score with a low kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez walks into a left hand.
Chanchai tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Chanchai fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Chanchai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Chanchai.
Chanchai lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somsak Ram Chanchai had his way with Mark Rodriguez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai.
Chanchai lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good work by Chanchai as he checks the leg kick.
Chanchai lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chanchai.
Rodriguez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChanchai.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chanchai wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chanchai throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Chanchai with a nice cross.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez throws a lazy body kick
and Chanchai counters with a two punch combo.
Rodriguez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chanchai has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Chanchai is controlling the position.

Chanchai breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Chanchai.
Chanchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chanchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chanchai tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Chanchai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chanchai lands a nice looking body kick.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez 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 two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Chanchai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a nice inside leg kick.

Chanchai clinches up against the ropes.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Chanchai keeps him there for the moment.
Chanchai lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.

Chanchai breaks from the clinch.
Chanchai misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chanchai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chanchai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Mark Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chanchai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Somsak Ram Chanchai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chanchai 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somsak Ram Chanchai!
Somsak Ram Chanchai was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.