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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chouncheun comes to the cage accompanied by พิณบรรเลง. Ichi Takeshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chouncheun is controlling Takeshi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takeshi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takeshi thows a huge punch but Chouncheun dodges it nicely.
Chouncheun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chouncheun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeshi.
Chouncheun tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is pressing down on Chouncheun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chouncheun is holding on for now.
Chouncheun regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Takeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Chouncheun is keeping the position.
Chouncheun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takeshi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chouncheun is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chouncheun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeshi.
Chouncheun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeshi.
Takeshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takeshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chouncheun keeps working.
Takeshi throwing shots but Chouncheun is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chouncheun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chouncheun is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chouncheun defending well though.
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Chouncheun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Chouncheun is having none of it.
Takeshi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chouncheun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun is looking to improve his position.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Chouncheun is a slippery customer.
Chouncheun is holding on to half guard well.
Chouncheun is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chouncheun tries to land a front kick but Takeshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chouncheun connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Chouncheun as Takeshi shoots in.
Chouncheun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Chouncheun.
Takeshi checks a low kick from Chouncheun.
Takeshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chouncheun tries to avoid it but Takeshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chouncheun to the ground. Chouncheun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chouncheun is looking to counter the offense by Takeshi and move into the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Chouncheun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chouncheun continues to drive forward.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Chouncheun lands a jab to the nose.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt - Chouncheun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chouncheun.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chouncheun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chouncheun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takeshi on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeshi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chouncheun, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Takeshi with that takedown attempt.
Chouncheun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takeshi.
Chouncheun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takeshi forces Chouncheun back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Chouncheun has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chouncheun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takeshi has clasped his hands together around Chouncheun's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chouncheun throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chouncheun tries to score with a low kick but Takeshi moves his leg out of the way.
Takeshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chouncheun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is winning the standup battle so far.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chouncheun defends it well.
Takeshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chouncheun avoids it really well and circles away.
Takeshi punishes Chouncheun's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Crunch! Chouncheun slams his shin into Takeshi's torso.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chouncheun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chouncheun throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Chouncheun misses.
Takeshi dives in and grabs Chouncheun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chouncheun pushes down on Takeshi's head and hops out.
Takeshi checks a leg kick.
Chouncheun throws a hook but Takeshi blocks it.
Takeshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Chouncheun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chouncheun throws a big shot that misses.
Chouncheun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chouncheun lands a leg kick that knocks Takeshi off balance momentarily.
Chouncheun clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Takeshi avoids the elbow strike from Chouncheun, against the cage.
Chouncheun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chouncheun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi is trying to drag Chouncheun to the mat but Chouncheun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chouncheun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Chouncheun.
Takeshi wants a takedown.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside.
Chouncheun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chouncheun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chouncheun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takeshi is breathing heavily.
Chouncheun lands an elbow that stopped Takeshi in his tracks for a moment.
Chouncheun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Chouncheun.
Takeshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chouncheun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chouncheun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takeshi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takeshi avoids the elbow strike from Chouncheun, against the cage.
Takeshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chouncheun lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but Chouncheun holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeshi drops back down to his feet.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside that Takeshi shrugs off.
Chouncheun gets underhooks to prevent Takeshi's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ichi Takeshi has been cut.
Takeshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Takeshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chouncheun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chouncheun prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chouncheun obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chouncheun missing with knees to the body.
Chouncheun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands an elbow that stopped Takeshi in his tracks for a moment.
Chouncheun throws an elbow but it misses.
Chouncheun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Chouncheun manages to get underhooks.
Chouncheun lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chouncheun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chouncheun moves into the clinch.
Come on Chouncheun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chouncheun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Takeshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chouncheun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Chouncheun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chouncheun working Takeshi over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chouncheun scores a nice knee to the body.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
Takeshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Chouncheun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Chouncheun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chouncheun tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chouncheun prevents it.
Chouncheun lands a knee to the body.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chouncheun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chouncheun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chouncheun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chouncheun obliges.
Chouncheun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chouncheun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
Chouncheun missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Chouncheun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chouncheun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Chouncheun crunches a lovely knee into Takeshi's ribcage.
Chouncheun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Chouncheun manages to get underhooks.
Chouncheun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chouncheun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chouncheun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chouncheun throws an elbow but misses.
Chouncheun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chouncheun prevents it.
Chouncheun lands an elbow that stopped Takeshi in his tracks for a moment.
Takeshi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike.
Takeshi pulls guard.
Chouncheun is stalling in the full guard.
Chouncheun stands up over Takeshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chouncheun tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chouncheun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Ichi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chouncheun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chouncheun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Chouncheun there.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takeshi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chouncheun - the referee stops the clock and Takeshi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chouncheun. Takeshi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takeshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chouncheun.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chouncheun, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
During a confident post fight interview, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ichi Takeshi was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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hype
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