PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geno Chartier (ranked 4481 p4p, 227 weight class) and Satirinpong Thaichenpaew (ranked 4541 p4p, 231 weight class). Chartier comes to the ring accompanied by Purple Rain. Geno Chartier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chartier
vs
Thaichenpaew

181 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Pit Bull Development
KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geno Chartier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satirinpong Thaichenpaew!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thaichenpaew gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chartier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chartier trying to control but Thaichenpaew is working from the bottom.
Chartier chips away with some ground and pound.
Chartier chips away with some ground and pound.
Thaichenpaew wants to get back to his feet but Chartier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Chartier gets to his feet - Thaichenpaew follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thaichenpaew wants to clinch.

Thaichenpaew has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew tries to land a knee to the head but Chartier blocks with his arms.
Chartier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chartier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thaichenpaew throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thaichenpaew can't find room to land a body shot as Chartier controls the action.
Chartier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thaichenpaew misses with a hook to the ribs.

Chartier tightens his grip and picks Thaichenpaew up, before dumping him to the ground. Thaichenpaew manages to land in guard.
Chartier throws a big elbow that misses.
Chartier distracts Thaichenpaew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chartier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thaichenpaew keeping full guard, as Chartier tries to pass.
Chartier is in close to Thaichenpaew's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thaichenpaew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Thaichenpaew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chartier prevents Thaichenpaew from getting back to his feet.
Chartier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chartier trying to control but Thaichenpaew is working from the bottom.

Thaichenpaew has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Chartier has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Chartier goes for a takedown attempt but Thaichenpaew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thaichenpaew has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Satirinpong Thaichenpaew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Thaichenpaew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chartier, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chartier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thaichenpaew landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chartier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Thaichenpaew as the two fighters clinch.
Thaichenpaew creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chartier's defenses.
Chartier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thaichenpaew tries to work over Chartier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thaichenpaew prevents a body shot from Chartier.
Thaichenpaew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Thaichenpaew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chartier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thaichenpaew lands with a light punch inside.
Thaichenpaew unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chartier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thaichenpaew struggles to land a body shot inside as Chartier controls his hands.
Thaichenpaew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chartier tries to circle away but Thaichenpaew has him pinned against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Thaichenpaew as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chartier takes an elbow to the temple.
Thaichenpaew lands a knee to the body.
Chartier is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chartier takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Thaichenpaew.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thaichenpaew.
A short uppercut from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew digs a right hand into Chartier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chartier's gas tank.
Thaichenpaew landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thaichenpaew obliges.
Thaichenpaew lands a damaging elbow.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew digs a right hand into Chartier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chartier's gas tank.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the head.
Chartier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew lands a shot to the body.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the body.
Chartier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thaichenpaew lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew crunches a lovely knee into Chartier's ribcage.
Thaichenpaew using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thaichenpaew landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew lands an elbow inside that Chartier shrugs off.
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!
Thaichenpaew lands a left hand.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the head.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew scores with a shot to the side of Chartier's head.
Thaichenpaew comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thaichenpaew connects with a knee to the head.
Thaichenpaew using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chartier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thaichenpaew creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chartier's defenses.
Thaichenpaew scores with a knee to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chartier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thaichenpaew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geno Chartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thaichenpaew unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thaichenpaew creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chartier's defenses.
Chartier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thaichenpaew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chartier backwards.
Nice elbow from Thaichenpaew.
Chartier is looking for a takedown.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Thaichenpaew scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chartier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew lands a body shot.
Thaichenpaew putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chartier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chartier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thaichenpaew fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Thaichenpaew instigates a clinch.
Thaichenpaew with a knee to the head.
Thaichenpaew lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thaichenpaew lands with a left to the head.
Chartier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thaichenpaew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Thaichenpaew.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thaichenpaew.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chartier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thaichenpaew struggles to land a body shot inside as Chartier controls his hands.
Chartier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thaichenpaew lands a damaging elbow.
Thaichenpaew connects with a knee to the head.
Chartier trying to stall but Thaichenpaew improves his position.
Chartier tries to score a body lock takedown but Thaichenpaew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chartier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thaichenpaew obliges.
Thaichenpaew is working Chartier over against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew presses Chartier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thaichenpaew pushes Chartier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satirinpong Thaichenpaew dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thaichenpaew wants to clinch.
Thaichenpaew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chartier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Chartier misses the target.
Geno Chartier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thaichenpaew tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chartier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Chartier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Chartier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands a right hand.
Chartier wants to break free but Thaichenpaew has control.
Thaichenpaew landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thaichenpaew.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chartier wants a takedown.
Chartier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thaichenpaew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thaichenpaew with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
Thaichenpaew tries to land a knee to the head but Chartier blocks with his arms.
Thaichenpaew tries to throw a body punch but Chartier avoids it by throwing Thaichenpaew back against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chartier looking for a takedown.
Thaichenpaew can't find room to land a body shot as Chartier controls the action.
Chartier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Satirinpong Thaichenpaew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thaichenpaew tries to work over Chartier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chartier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thaichenpaew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chartiers head.
Thaichenpaew putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chartier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thaichenpaew gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
Chartier is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geno Chartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chartier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew lands with a left to the head.
Chartier tries to circle away but Thaichenpaew has him pinned against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chartier tries to break free but Thaichenpaew pushes him back against the ropes.
Chartier tries to break free but Thaichenpaew pushes him back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew lands an elbow inside.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew scores a nice knee to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands a knee to the head.
Thaichenpaew landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chartier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thaichenpaew is defending well.
Thaichenpaew stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow.
Thaichenpaew digs a right hand underneath Chartier's ribcage. Chartier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thaichenpaew lands a knee to the head.
Thaichenpaew lands a body punch.
Thaichenpaew digs a right hand into Chartier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chartier's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thaichenpaew lands an elbow inside that Chartier shrugs off.
Thaichenpaew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thaichenpaew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thaichenpaew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chartier tries to circle away but Thaichenpaew has him pinned against the ropes.
Thaichenpaew working Chartier over with knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thaichenpaew scores with a knee to the head.
Thaichenpaew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chartier tries to pull guard but Thaichenpaew holds him up against the ropes and eventually Chartier drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Chartier fails to land.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow.
Chartier is working for takedown but Thaichenpaew is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thaichenpaew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thaichenpaew putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chartier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chartier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thaichenpaew lands a body punch.
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the head.
Chartier wants to get back to striking at distance but Thaichenpaew won't allow it.

Chartier manages to break the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Thaichenpaew forces Chartier back against the ropes and clinches.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
Thaichenpaew using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chartier stalling against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew has Chartier pressed against the ropes, preventing Chartier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thaichenpaew misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thaichenpaew obliges.
Thaichenpaew keeps control of Chartier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew misses with a punch to the body.

Thaichenpaew is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chartier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thaichenpaew to the mat. Thaichenpaew regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chartier prevents Thaichenpaew from getting back to his feet.
Chartier wants to control from the top but Thaichenpaew keeps moving.
Chartier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thaichenpaew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Geno Chartier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thaichenpaew keeping full guard, as Chartier tries to pass.
Chartier won't allow Thaichenpaew to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chartier postures up and lands a big shot to Thaichenpaew's brow.
Thaichenpaew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thaichenpaew darts in trying to clinch
and Chartier counters with a straight right hand.
Thaichenpaew tries to clinch up but Chartier circles away and keeps his distance.

Chartier tries to keep at a distance but Thaichenpaew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thaichenpaew.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow.
Thaichenpaew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice knee to the body.
Chartier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thaichenpaew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chartier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thaichenpaew looking to throw knees to the head but Chartier is blocking nicely.
Chartier avoiding damage as Thaichenpaew throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satirinpong Thaichenpaew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thaichenpaew gets caught napping as Chartier dives in and scores a takedown. Thaichenpaew manages to retain guard.
Chartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Thaichenpaew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chartier wants to pass the guard but Thaichenpaew is keeping the position.
Chartier prevents Thaichenpaew from getting back to his feet.

Thaichenpaew uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Thaichenpaew tries to clinch but Chartier moves out of range.

Thaichenpaew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thaichenpaew utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chartier takes a shot to the head.
Thaichenpaew lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thaichenpaew lands a shot to the body.
Thaichenpaew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thaichenpaew scores with a knee to the head.
Thaichenpaew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chartier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thaichenpaew looking to throw knees to the head but Chartier is blocking nicely.

Chartier pulls guard successfully.
Chartier is trying to keep Thaichenpaew in close.
Thaichenpaew is looking to stand up but Chartier won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew won't allow Chartier to get back to his feet.

Thaichenpaew gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Chartier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thaichenpaew to the ground. Chartier is now in Thaichenpaew's guard.
Chartier trying to control but Thaichenpaew is working from the bottom.
Chartier prevents Thaichenpaew from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chartier tries to free his leg and advance position but Thaichenpaew is retaining full guard.

Thaichenpaew has his feet on Chartier's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chartier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Thaichenpaew gets a clinch.
Thaichenpaew lands a good knee to the midsection. Chartier won't want to take too many of those.
Chartier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thaichenpaew crunches a lovely knee into Chartier's ribcage.
Thaichenpaew lands a knee to the body.
Thaichenpaew utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thaichenpaew with a knee to the head.
Chartier blocking some punches.
Thaichenpaew throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chartier goes for a takedown attempt but Thaichenpaew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Thaichenpaew has managed to clinch.
Thaichenpaew scores a nice knee to the body.
Chartier blocks an uppercut.
Chartier blocks an uppercut.
Thaichenpaew connects with a knee to the head.
Chartier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thaichenpaew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geno Chartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chartier wants a takedown but no success here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow.
Thaichenpaew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chartier is looking for a takedown.
Thaichenpaew lands an elbow inside.
Thaichenpaew digs a right hand into Chartier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chartier's gas tank.
Thaichenpaew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chartier's elbow.
Nice elbow from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thaichenpaew lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thaichenpaew lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Thaichenpaew.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thaichenpaew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chartier.
Thaichenpaew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thaichenpaew unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chartier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thaichenpaew digs a right hand into Chartier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chartier's gas tank.
Chartier working hard to break the clinch.
Thaichenpaew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thaichenpaew with a knee to the head.
Chartier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thaichenpaew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thaichenpaew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chartier is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew avoids a wild elbow strike from Chartier.
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chartier's face.
Knees to the body from Thaichenpaew.
A short body shot lands from Thaichenpaew as the two fighters clinch.
Chartier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thaichenpaew lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Thaichenpaew.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thaichenpaew.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew working Chartier over with knees to the body.
Thaichenpaew lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Thaichenpaew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thaichenpaew lands an elbow inside.
Thaichenpaew lands a right hand.
Thaichenpaew tries a body shot but Chartier blocks it.
Nice elbow from Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew tries a knee to the head but Chartier blocks it.
Chartier blocks an uppercut.
Thaichenpaew tries a knee to the head but Chartier blocks it.
Chartier wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thaichenpaew.
Thaichenpaew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chartier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Thaichenpaew to keep the fight standing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thaichenpaew tries a knee to the head but Chartier blocks it.
Thaichenpaew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thaichenpaew tries to land a knee to the head but Chartier blocks with his arms.

Chartier gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chartier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thaichenpaew is trying to stand back up but Chartier is controlling him
Chartier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chartier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chartier trying to mount his opponent but Thaichenpaew defends it.
Geno Chartier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satirinpong Thaichenpaew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Thaichenpaew has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chartier is on him like a limpet, forcing Thaichenpaew back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satirinpong Thaichenpaew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thaichenpaew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Satirinpong Thaichenpaew!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Satirinpong Thaichenpaew!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Satirinpong Thaichenpaew!

Satirinpong Thaichenpaew wins by unanimous decision!
Satirinpong Thaichenpaew is the new bantamweight champion!