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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 696 p4p, 83 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 1947 p4p, 238 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 cm
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155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
20
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! FoodChain shoots in and drives through. Phetboonme sprawls well. FoodChain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phetboonme pinned against the cage. Phetboonme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phetboonme, as that shot connected.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FoodChain. Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Phetboonme throws a nice inside leg kick. Phetboonme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. FoodChain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phetboonme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain. FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Phetboonme takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses. FoodChain feints the counter takedown. FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. FoodChain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent FoodChain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Phetboonme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Phetboonme moves out of range as FoodChain strikes. Phetboonme thumps FoodChain with a low kick. Phetboonme throws a hook but FoodChain blocks it. Phetboonme slips a straight right by FoodChain. FoodChain misses with an uppercut. FoodChain loads up on a big right hand but Phetboonme slips the punch. FoodChain misses the jab. Phetboonme throws a quick counter kick to the body but FoodChain avoids it. Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping FoodChain under the eye. Phetboonme takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phetboonme.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses
letting Phetboonme counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! FoodChain throws a jab when Phetboonme was well out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phetboonme, as that shot connected.
FoodChain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from FoodChain.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme clobbers FoodChain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A bone on bone clash there as FoodChain blocks the leg kick.
FoodChain feints the counter takedown. Phetboonme getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A good leg kick by Phetboonme. Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Phetboonme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. FoodChain doesn't seem bothered though. FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing. Phetboonme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Phetboonme lands a nice looking kick to the body. FoodChain takes a step back to recover. Phetboonme misses with a straight right. Phetboonme cracks FoodChain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Phetboonme connects with an inside leg kick. FoodChain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Phetboonme is looking to slow FoodChain down with leg kicks. FoodChain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Phetboonme feints and then cracks FoodChain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow FoodChain down. FoodChain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. FoodChain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Phetboonme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to FoodChain's calf. FoodChain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Phetboonme lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Phetboonme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt FoodChain. Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Donk. Phetboonme catches FoodChain right on the button with a cross. FoodChain throws out a token jab with nothing on it. FoodChain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phetboonme finds it's way round the side to connect with FoodChain's head. FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Phetboonme lands a jab to FoodChain's midsection. Phetboonme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. FoodChain feints the counter takedown. FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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! Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Phetboonme works FoodChain's body with a nice hook. Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme is looking to slow FoodChain down with leg kicks. Phetboonme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from FoodChain.
Phetboonme clobbers FoodChain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme thumps FoodChain with a low kick. FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Phetboonme moved out of range. Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FoodChain was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme. Phetboonme darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Phetboonme jabs at FoodChain's body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Phetboonme misses with a straight right. FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As FoodChain backs away, Phetboonme returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Phetboonme. That's going to slow FoodChain down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
FoodChain avoids a kick to the body.
Phetboonme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FoodChain's head. Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot. FoodChain lands a jab to Phetboonme's midsection. Phetboonme misses with a looping right. FoodChain misses with a straight left. FoodChain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Phetboonme. That one must have hurt. FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme. Phetboonme feinted there with a counter leg kick. Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. FoodChain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phetboonme on the side of the head. FoodChain misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. FoodChain cracks Phetboonme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Phetboonme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A swing and a miss from FoodChain. Nice body kick there by Phetboonme. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phetboonme works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain. FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss! FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss! Phetboonme connects with the punch. Kongchai Phetboonme is winning the standup battle so far. FoodChain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phetboonme was covering up waiting for the punch and FoodChain finishes the takedown easily into guard. FoodChain wants to control from the top but Phetboonme keeps moving. Phetboonme being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. FoodChain won't allow Phetboonme to get back to his feet. Phetboonme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FoodChain can do to turn this around? Phetboonme has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Phetboonme looking for a sweep. Not yet Phetboonme, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme pushes FoodChain off and scrambles back to his feet.
Phetboonme walks into a jab. Phetboonme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. FoodChain walks into a stiff left hand from Phetboonme. Phetboonme misses with a kick to the body.
FoodChain feints the counter takedown. Phetboonme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Phetboonme blocks a jab. Phetboonme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to FoodChain's calf. FoodChain misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely. Phetboonme tried to counter with a leg kick but FoodChain avoided it. FoodChain checks a leg kick nicely. FoodChain cracks a nice hook into Phetboonme's ribs. FoodChain defending well as Phetboonme loads up on a big left hand. FoodChain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phetboonme defends it well. Phetboonme throws a chopping leg kick but FoodChain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phetboonme misses with a hook. FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Phetboonme scores with a punch to the head. Phetboonme avoids the body shot from FoodChain.
Phetboonme staying out of range there. FoodChain misses with a right hand and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut. Phetboonme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme. Phetboonme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Phetboonme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phetboonme. That's going to slow FoodChain down. Phetboonme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on FoodChain. That did some damage! FoodChain walks into a straight right hand from Phetboonme. Phetboonme blocks a jab. FoodChain swings widly with a right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Phetboonme tenderised FoodChain's leg. FoodChain is trying to keep his angry face on. Phetboonme swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phetboonme won't be happy with that. Phetboonme is pushing FoodChain's head away, looking to escape. FoodChain manages to hold on to the position though. Phetboonme is trying to get back to half guard. FoodChain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. FoodChain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phetboonme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Phetboonme is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Phetboonme. Phetboonme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. FoodChain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Phetboonme misses with a hook. FoodChain ducked under it nicely. FoodChain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phetboonme. No luck for FoodChain with that takedown attempt. FoodChain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Phetboonme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Phetboonme cracks FoodChain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. FoodChain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phetboonme lands the left hand. Phetboonme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme. A counter left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses its target. Phetboonme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Phetboonme lets loose with a powerful body kick. FoodChain will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme delivers a nice body kick. FoodChain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phetboonme as he jumps to the side. Kongchai Phetboonme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TopOf FoodChain. FoodChain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. FoodChain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. An inside leg kick lands from Phetboonme. FoodChain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Phetboonme throws a leg kick which misses FoodChain's front leg but catches the back leg as FoodChain tries to avoid it. Phetboonme blocks a jab. Phetboonme tried to counter with a leg kick but FoodChain avoided it. Phetboonme moves away from the strike by FoodChain. Phetboonme thinks about countering with a body kick. Nice body kick there by Phetboonme. Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck FoodChain on the side of the head. FoodChain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phetboonme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and FoodChain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Phetboonme stuffs the takedown. FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing. Phetboonme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. FoodChain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
FoodChain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain. A decent looking cross lands there for Phetboonme.
FoodChain is rocked! FoodChain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from FoodChain. FoodChain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phetboonme is fending him off so far but FoodChain persists. Nope, Phetboonme circles away and we're back to standing. Phetboonme lands a nice looking body shot.
Phetboonme cracks FoodChain with a right hand to the side of the head. FoodChain is still on wobbly legs! Can Phetboonme finish him? FoodChain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Phetboonme lands a right hand from hell, dropping FoodChain. Phetboonme pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme! Kongchai Phetboonme retains his lightweight title! Kongchai Phetboonme bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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