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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tak Sin Thanarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Van Nistelrooy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Nistelrooy has chosen Kuusou Rumba (GSZS OP3 ver.) as his entrance music. Tak Sin Thanarat has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 cm
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285 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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270 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marc Van Nistelrooy! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thanarat pushes Van Nistelrooy up against the ropes in a clinch. Thanarat tries to work over Van Nistelrooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Nistelrooy trying to stall but Thanarat improves his position.
Thanarat avoiding damage as Van Nistelrooy throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Nistelrooy as Thanarat tries to tie him up. A head punch on the inside from Van Nistelrooy fails to land. Thanarat can't find room to land a body shot as Van Nistelrooy controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thanarat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Van Nistelrooy wants to break free but Thanarat has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Van Nistelrooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thanarat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Nistelrooy's defenses. Van Nistelrooy works on Thanarat's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Van Nistelrooy on the inside. Van Nistelrooy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanarat uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Nistelrooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Thanarat. A head punch on the inside from Van Nistelrooy fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanarat. Van Nistelrooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Van Nistelrooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Nistelrooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Thanarat blocking some punches.
Van Nistelrooy tries to work over Thanarat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Nistelrooy misses with the head strike.
Van Nistelrooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Thanarat controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy is pushing Thanarat up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Van Nistelrooy working aggressively here.
Van Nistelrooy managing to block the knees to the body from Thanarat.
Van Nistelrooy managing to block the knees to the body from Thanarat.
Van Nistelrooy looking to stall.
Van Nistelrooy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thanarat is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Nistelrooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Nistelrooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanarat. Van Nistelrooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Nistelrooy lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Van Nistelrooy.
Van Nistelrooy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Van Nistelrooy managing to block the knees to the body from Thanarat.
Van Nistelrooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Thanarat misses with a punch to the body.
Van Nistelrooy works on Thanarat's body with a couple of short punches. Van Nistelrooy stalling in the clinch but Thanarat improves position. Van Nistelrooy tries to throw a body punch but Thanarat avoids it by throwing Van Nistelrooy back against the ropes. Van Nistelrooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Nistelrooy breaks the clinch.
Van Nistelrooy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thanarat is looking to control Van Nistelrooy's arms but Van Nistelrooy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thanarat has his back to the ropes. Van Nistelrooy lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanarat. Van Nistelrooy throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thanarat blocks a body shot from Van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy breaks the clinch.
A jab from Van Nistelrooy misses. Van Nistelrooy misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Van Nistelrooy dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Van Nistelrooy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Van Nistelrooy throws a lazy right hand but Thanarat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Van Nistelrooy blocks the body kick.
Van Nistelrooy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marc Van Nistelrooy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Van Nistelrooy stalls. Van Nistelrooy tries to throw a body punch but Thanarat avoids it by throwing Van Nistelrooy back against the ropes. Van Nistelrooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Nistelrooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Nistelrooy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Van Nistelrooy looks to land a combination but Thanarat avoids it well. Van Nistelrooy moves into the clinch. Van Nistelrooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Nistelrooy misses with some punches.
Thanarat lands a body punch in the clinch. 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! Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Nistelrooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Nistelrooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thanarat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thanarat lands a right hand. Van Nistelrooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Nistelrooy as Thanarat tries to tie him up. Van Nistelrooy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thanarat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Nistelrooys head. Thanarat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Thanarat tries to throw a body punch but Van Nistelrooy avoids it by throwing Thanarat back against the ropes. Van Nistelrooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Thanarat lands with a light punch inside. Thanarat blocks a body shot from Van Nistelrooy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van Nistelrooy misses with a body punch.
Van Nistelrooy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thanarat blocking some punches.
Thanarat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Nistelrooy lands a nice elbow. Van Nistelrooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thanarat tries to work over Van Nistelrooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Nistelrooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thanarat's elbow. Thanarat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Van Nistelrooy pushes Thanarat back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Van Nistelrooy working aggressively here.
Van Nistelrooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thanarat misses with a knee strike.
Thanarat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Thanarat lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Nistelrooy backwards. Van Nistelrooy lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Nistelrooy. Thanarat blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thanarat tries a body shot but Van Nistelrooy blocks it.
Van Nistelrooy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Van Nistelrooy wants to stall.
Van Nistelrooy misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tak Sin Thanarat will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Nistelrooy throws a wild body kick that Thanarat sees coming a mile off. Thanarat blocks a head kick by Van Nistelrooy.
Thanarat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Nistelrooy throws a right hand that Thanarat ducks under and follows up with a left that Thanarat also avoids with ease. Thanarat lands a head shot. Thanarat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Van Nistelrooy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thanarat lands a leg kick that knocks Van Nistelrooy off balance momentarily. Thanarat tries to keep at a distance but Van Nistelrooy has taken the fight into the clinch. Thanarat blocks a body shot from Van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Nistelrooy misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Van Nistelrooy.
Van Nistelrooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thanarat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Nistelrooy takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Marc Van Nistelrooy has been cut. Thanarat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thanarat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thanarat lands with a light punch inside. Thanarat presses Van Nistelrooy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Thanarat works on Van Nistelrooy's body with a couple of short punches. Van Nistelrooy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Van Nistelrooy takes an elbow to the forehead. Thanarat prevents a body shot from Van Nistelrooy. Thanarat lands a knee to the head.
Thanarat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Nistelrooy is keeping busy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van Nistelrooy working aggressively here.
Thanarat trying to control the position but instead, Van Nistelrooy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thanarat into the ropes. Thanarat lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thanarat landing knees to the head.
Van Nistelrooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Nistelrooy lands a shoulder strike. Van Nistelrooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Nistelrooy tries a body shot but Thanarat blocks it.
Van Nistelrooy misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Nistelrooy cracks Thanarat with a nice body shot. Van Nistelrooy takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Nistelrooy. Thanarat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thanarat lands with a right to the head. Thanarat trying to stall but Van Nistelrooy improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanarat. Van Nistelrooy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Nistelrooy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Van Nistelrooy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Marc Van Nistelrooy's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Van Nistelrooy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Thanarat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thanarat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Nistelrooy's head. Van Nistelrooy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Nistelrooy misses the jab. Van Nistelrooy drops his hands momentarily and Thanarat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Van Nistelrooy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Van Nistelrooy. Thanarat does a little dance to reset his feet. Van Nistelrooy closes the distance and pushes Thanarat back into the ropes. This has been an exciting period of action! Thanarat gets through Van Nistelrooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thanarat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Nistelrooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Nistelrooy avoiding damage as Thanarat throws knees to the body.
Van Nistelrooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Thanarat controls his hands.
Van Nistelrooy working aggressively here.
Van Nistelrooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Nistelrooy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Van Nistelrooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Nistelrooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thanarat lands with a light punch inside. Thanarat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thanarat wants to stall.
Thanarat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Nistelrooy is rocked! Thanarat digs a right hand underneath Van Nistelrooy's ribcage. Van Nistelrooy let out a lung full of air as it connected. Van Nistelrooy trying to stall but Thanarat improves his position.
Van Nistelrooy misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Nistelrooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Nistelrooy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thanarat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Nistelrooy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Van Nistelrooy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. The referee calls for Thanarat to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thanarat scores with a shoulder strike. Thanarat presses Van Nistelrooy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Thanarat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Thanarat.
Thanarat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Nistelrooy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thanarat is stalling here.
Thanarat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thanarat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Thanarat.
Van Nistelrooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thanarat is working Van Nistelrooy over against the ropes. Thanarat crunches a lovely knee into Van Nistelrooy's ribcage. Thanarat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Thanarat lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thanarat with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Thanarat as the two fighters clinch.
Thanarat trying to stall but Van Nistelrooy improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Thanarat scores with a nice short uppercut. Van Nistelrooy is still on wobbly legs! Can Thanarat finish him? Thanarat stalling against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat had his way with Marc Van Nistelrooy in that round. The cut man is working on Marc Van Nistelrooy's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thanarat lands with a cross. Marc Van Nistelrooy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tak Sin Thanarat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Van Nistelrooy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thanarat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Nistelrooy. That did some damage! Van Nistelrooy seems to have recovered his senses. Thanarat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Nistelrooy. Donk. Thanarat catches Van Nistelrooy right on the button with a cross. Thanarat lands a leg kick that knocks Van Nistelrooy off balance momentarily. Thanarat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Thanarat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thanarat - that will leave a mark!
Van Nistelrooy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thanarat closes the distance and clinches. Van Nistelrooy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Thanarat is working Van Nistelrooy over against the ropes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thanarat gets through Van Nistelrooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thanarat lands a shot to the body. Thanarat is pushing Van Nistelrooy up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thanarat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Thanarat is struggling to control the position. Thanarat missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Thanarat. A short uppercut from Van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Van Nistelrooy fails to land. Van Nistelrooy can't find room to land a body shot as Thanarat controls the action.
Thanarat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Nistelrooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thanarat wants to stall.
Thanarat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Nistelrooy.
Van Nistelrooy lands a shoulder strike. A nice glancing elbow lands by Thanarat. Thanarat landing knees to the head.
Thanarat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Nistelrooy lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Thanarat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thanarat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Van Nistelrooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Nistelrooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thanarat presses Van Nistelrooy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Van Nistelrooy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Nistelrooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thanarat lands a hook to the side of the head. Thanarat creates a bit of distance and cracks Van Nistelrooy with a big uppercut! Van Nistelrooy goes down! The referee pushes Thanarat away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Van Nistelrooy make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Thanarat takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tak Sin Thanarat!
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energy
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hype
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