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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirodom Kingchanklao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 cm
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152 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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169 cm
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156 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sirodom Kingchanklao! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Kingchanklao misses. Tracey jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tracey slips a straight right by Kingchanklao. Tracey works Kingchanklao's body with a nice hook. A slow jab from Tracey misses its intended target. Kingchanklao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tracey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingchanklao. Tracey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kingchanklao sprawls well. Kingchanklao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tracey gets slowly back to his feet. A chopping leg kick lands by Kingchanklao. Kingchanklao connects with an inside leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Kingchanklao!
Tracey thows a left - swing and a miss! Kingchanklao lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingchanklao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tracey misses with a hook. Kingchanklao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tracey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingchanklao's half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Kingchanklao tries to roll over but Tracey keeps him under control. Tracey working over Kingchanklao with some ground and pound. Kingchanklao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tracey trying to control the action but Kingchanklao is working from the bottom. Tracey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Tracey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kingchanklao wants to control but Tracey is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tracey thows a huge punch but Kingchanklao dodges it nicely.
Kingchanklao is trying to maintain the position but Tracey is very close to passing his half guard. Tracey working over Kingchanklao with some ground and pound. Kingchanklao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. 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! Kingchanklao is refusing to be controlled, as Tracey sits in half guard. Tracey trying to pass the guard but Kingchanklao defending well. Kingchanklao trying to hold on to Tracey's head to control him but Tracey postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kingchanklao gets full guard. Kingchanklao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kingchanklao keeping full guard, as Tracey tries to pass. Tracey is working hard here to advance position. Tracey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Tracey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Tracey is looking to advance position but Kingchanklao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kingchanklao prevents Tracey from getting the reversal. Tracey is squirming around, avoiding Kingchanklao's attempts to control the action. Tracey tries to lock up and control but Kingchanklao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tracey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tracey wants to hold on but Kingchanklao pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tracey dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kingchanklao avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tracey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingchanklao connects with a jab. Tracey goes for a double leg but Kingchanklao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingchanklao continues to drive forward. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kingchanklao obliges. Tracey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kingchanklao looks to land a body kick but Tracey moved away. Kingchanklao throws a solid leg kick but Tracey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kingchanklao. Kingchanklao misses the shot to the body. Tracey slips a jab from Kingchanklao. Kingchanklao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tracey. Kingchanklao connects with a leg kick. Tracey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tracey misses the shot to the body. Tracey checks a low kick from Kingchanklao. Tracey throws an off balance right hand
and Kingchanklao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kingchanklao ducks under a wild hook from Tracey. Tracey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingchanklao misses with a left hand and Tracey counters with a nice uppercut. Sirodom Kingchanklao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingchanklao. Kingchanklao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingchanklao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tracey is out of range. Kingchanklao misses with a body kick. Kingchanklao misses with a leg kick. Kingchanklao tries to land a leg kick but Tracey saw it coming and moves away.
Kingchanklao throws a hook but Tracey blocks it. Kingchanklao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tracey backs up against the cage.
Kingchanklao looks to land a right hand but Tracey moved out of range. A jab from Tracey misses. That kick from Kingchanklao tenderised Tracey's leg. Tracey is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tracey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tracey throws a right hand that misses
and Kingchanklao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tracey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingchanklao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingchanklao takes one on the button. Tracey checks a leg kick. Kingchanklao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tracey misses with the combination.
Kingchanklao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kingchanklao connects with a jab. Kingchanklao misses with a straight right. Tracey connects with a single shot there. A clash of legs there as Tracey blocks the low kick. Tracey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tracey misses with a low kick.
A combination from Tracey does no damage. A big right from Tracey misses. Tracey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingchanklao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kingchanklao connects with a body shot. Kingchanklao moves out of range of the strikes. Tracey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kingchanklao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Tracey misses with the ground and pound. Kingchanklao wants to control but Tracey postures up. Kingchanklao is not content to let Tracey control the position. Tracey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kingchanklao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tracey but great work by Kingchanklao.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tracey is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Tracey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tracey tries to buck Kingchanklao off but Kingchanklao is having none of it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kingchanklao wants to stand but Tracey has his arm trapped. Tracey can't do much from the bottom here. Rob Tracey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tracey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. 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 Rob Tracey will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kingchanklao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tracey. Tracey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingchanklao as he avoids it easily. Tracey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kingchanklao! Tracey throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Tracey trying to control the action but Kingchanklao is working from the bottom. Tracey takes a little break here. Kingchanklao wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Tracey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingchanklao keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tracey slows the pace down. Kingchanklao parries the strikes from Tracey easily there. Tracey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kingchanklao to escape.
Tracey working away. Tracey laying and praying for a moment but Kingchanklao takes advantage and regains half guard. Tracey trying to control the action but Kingchanklao is working from the bottom. Kingchanklao wants to improve his position but Tracey is controlling well.
Tracey is trying to control. Kingchanklao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob Tracey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Tracey throws an overhand right that lands on Kingchanklao's shoulder, as Kingchanklao tries to avoid the shot. Kingchanklao looks to land a left hand but Tracey moved out of range nicely. Kingchanklao stuffs the takedown attempt from Tracey. Tracey gets slowly back to his feet. Nice uppercut there from Tracey. Kingchanklao misses with a leg kick and Tracey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tracey slips nicely into half guard. Tracey is looking to pass Kingchanklao's guard but actually Kingchanklao recovers to full guard. Tracey is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingchanklao has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kingchanklao keeping full guard, as Tracey tries to pass. Tracey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Tracey works over Kingchanklao with some ground and pound from guard. Kingchanklao wants to sweep but no luck. Tracey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingchanklao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kingchanklao trying to keep a closed guard but Tracey is proving a slippery customer.
Tracey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tracey looking to pass the guard. Rob Tracey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tracey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingchanklao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tracey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tracey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingchanklao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tracey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've been hearing that Tracey has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Tracey tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingchanklao is retaining full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tracey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Rob Tracey showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tracey, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Tracey! Rob Tracey very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. The defeated Sirodom Kingchanklao had this to say: 'I want to apologize for my fans and i promise i'll come back better than ever next time. Props for my opponent, he's a great fighter. Thank you.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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