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Event:
RS 175 Seek and Strike
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Apollo has a takedown stuffed. Chanchai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice shot by Chanchai.#CUT2# It looks like Max Apollo has been cut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chanchai. Apollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Apollo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chanchai pinned against the cage. Chanchai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Chanchai slaps away a takedown attempt from Apollo, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him. A good leg kick by Chanchai. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai lands a head kick!
Chanchai cracks the inside of Apollo's front leg. Chanchai lands a body shot.
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.#T1# That kick from Chanchai tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on. Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Somsak Ram Chanchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Apollo shoots in and drives through. Chanchai sprawls well. Apollo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chanchai defends it nicely.#TD# Apollo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apollo showed some decent athleticism there. Chanchai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Apollo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chanchai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2# Apollo stalling. Apollo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Apollo controlling the action here. Chanchai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3# Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chanchai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Chanchai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Chanchai is defending against the submission attempts here by Apollo.
Chanchai is looking for a sweep. Apollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chanchai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Apollo wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Chanchai is looking for a sweep. Apollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Apollo not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Apollo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Chanchai is trying to escape back to his feet but Apollo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chanchai can do anything to dispel that myth. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chanchai tries to improve position but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Nice sprawl there from Chanchai as Apollo shoots in. Chanchai wants to counter with a clinch but Apollo pushes him away. Chanchai moves into range and connects with a jab. Chanchai lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo looks for a takedown but Chanchai sprawls well. Chanchai flicks out a counter leg kick but Apollo steps away. A solid leg kick lands there for Chanchai.
An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Chanchai tries to sprawl out of it but Apollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chanchai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chanchai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Apollo misses with a takedown and Chanchai counters with a lovely straight right hand! Apollo fails with the takedown and Chanchai counters with a thumping low kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Apollo shoots and misses and Chanchai counters with a lovely shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Chanchai. That's going to slow Apollo down. Chanchai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Chanchai thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side. Chanchai thumps Apollo with a low kick.#CL2# Chanchai closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage. Chanchai working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chanchai lands a knee to the body.
Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Chanchai.
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! Chanchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Chanchai lands a damaging elbow. Chanchai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# Max Apollo's cut is getting worse. A knee to the head by Chanchai.
Apollo takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice glancing elbow lands by Chanchai. #CUT2# Max Apollo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Chanchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2# Apollo is rocked!#T2# Chanchai creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Apollo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Chanchai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somsak Ram Chanchai! Somsak Ram Chanchai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 5
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1# Keczechesna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keczechesna catches Chanchai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keczechesna is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chanchai.#CUT# It looks like Zebricz Keczechesna has been cut. Keczechesna scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keczechesna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chanchai. A shot to the liver by Keczechesna. Beautiful body shot. Keczechesna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chanchai is looking to clinch but Keczechesna is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chanchai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keczechesna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keczechesna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A telegraphed right hand from Keczechesna misses the target. Chanchai scores with a sloppy right hand. Keczechesna should have avoided that one. Keczechesna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chanchai. Chanchai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keczechesna's sensitive parts. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chanchai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chanchai slips under a jab from Keczechesna. Chanchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Chanchai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keczechesna lands with a straight right. Chanchai didn't see that one coming. Keczechesna throws a body shot but no joy. Keczechesna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1# Good work by Chanchai as he checks the leg kick. Chanchai throws out a loose jab but Keczechesna uses good head movement to avoid it. Keczechesna looks for the body kick but Chanchai saw that one coming. Keczechesna scores with a one two! Chanchai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. Chanchai feints and then cracks Keczechesna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keczechesna down. Chanchai throws a hook to the side of Keczechesna's head but Keczechesna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keczechesna slips a straight right by Chanchai. Chanchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chanchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Keczechesna blocks the leg kick.
Chanchai cracks the inside of Keczechesna's front leg. Chanchai tries to score with a low kick but Keczechesna moves his leg out of the way. Keczechesna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chanchai is looking to counter punch. Chanchai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Chanchai staying out of range there. Keczechesna connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chanchai scores with a hook to the body. Keczechesna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Chanchai swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chanchai throws a nice looking combination but Keczechesna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Keczechesna throws a leg kick but Chanchai moved away. Keczechesna scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keczechesna just misses with a punch to the body.
Chanchai wants to land a leg kick but Keczechesna is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Keczechesna blocks the leg kick.
Keczechesna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keczechesna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Keczechesna walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chanchai. Keczechesna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Chanchai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chanchai. A head punch on the inside from Chanchai fails to land. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keczechesna blocks it with crossed arms. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keczechesna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chanchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Keczechesna blocks it.
Keczechesna digs a right hand underneath Chanchai's ribcage. Chanchai let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Somsak Ram Chanchai will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Chanchai checks a low kick from Keczechesna. Keczechesna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keczechesna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chanchai's calf. A slapping leg kick lands for Keczechesna.
Keczechesna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chanchai on the side of the head. Chanchai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chanchai thows a leg kick but Keczechesna checks it and Keczechesna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chanchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Keczechesna misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keczechesna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A little feinted left hand from Chanchai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chanchai throws the left hand but Keczechesna avoids the punch easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Chanchai.
Chanchai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keczechesna blocks a leg kick.#T1# A left lands for Chanchai. Chanchai throws a low kick but Keczechesna moves out of range easily. Chanchai lands with a good body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Keczechesna.
Keczechesna throws a right and a left that Chanchai avoids nicely. Keczechesna scores with a shot to the body.
Keczechesna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chanchai. Keczechesna misses with a hook. Chanchai blocks a jab. Chanchai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Keczechesna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chanchai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Keczechesna misses with a hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Chanchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Keczechesna connects with an inside leg kick. Keczechesna circles away from the clinch attempt and Keczechesna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Keczechesna misses the shot to the body. Keczechesna with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keczechesna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keczechesna throws a series of punches but Chanchai avoids them all with ease. Keczechesna throws the kick towards the body but Chanchai avoids it. Zebricz Keczechesna seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keczechesna throws an overhand right that lands on Chanchai's shoulder, as Chanchai tries to avoid the shot. Keczechesna looks to score with a jab to the body but Chanchai is just out of range. Chanchai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keczechesna moves away. Keczechesna misses with a few strikes there.
Chanchai lands a leg kick that knocks Keczechesna off balance momentarily. Keczechesna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keczechesna dodges the punch combination from Chanchai.
Keczechesna counters with a body kick. Chanchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keczechesna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zebricz Keczechesna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Chanchai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keczechesna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keczechesna throws a body shot but no joy. Chanchai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keczechesna! But no joy. A chopping leg kick lands by Keczechesna. Keczechesna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keczechesna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keczechesna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Chanchai is looking to slow Keczechesna down with leg kicks. Keczechesna throws a half hearted mid kick. A left and a right from Keczechesna both land. Nice combination. Keczechesna loads up on a big right hand but Chanchai slips the punch. Keczechesna throws a sloppy head kick and Chanchai moves out of range easily. Decent striking displayed by Keczechesna there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chanchai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Keczechesna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chanchai scores with a sloppy right hand. Keczechesna should have avoided that one. #T1# Chanchai feints a jab promting Keczechesna to slip. Chanchai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Keczechesna slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Keczechesna tests Chanchai's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keczechesna connects with a leg kick. Chanchai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keczechesna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chanchai blocks a leg kick. Keczechesna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Chanchai wants to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keczechesna! But no joy. Chanchai misses with a looping right. Chanchai jabs at Keczechesna's body. Chanchai cracks the inside of Keczechesna's front leg. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Keczechesna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2# Chanchai is looking to slow Keczechesna down with leg kicks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keczechesna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chanchai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keczechesna. Chanchai scores with a leg kick.
Chanchai wants to clinch up but Keczechesna keeps it at a distance. Keczechesna scores with a nice body kick.
Keczechesna tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. Keczechesna missing with a left hand there. Chanchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chanchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Keczechesna circles away.
Chanchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keczechesna checks the leg kick. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Keczechesna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chanchai is out of range and Keczechesna settles back down. Chanchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Somsak Ram Chanchai. I think Chanchai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Zebricz Keczechesna! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Zebricz Keczechesna! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Zebricz Keczechesna!
Zebricz Keczechesna wins by unanimous decision! Our winner, Zebricz Keczechesna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DARE KT CLASSIC 4
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Stricker. Stricker tries a head kick but it misses.
Chanchai scores with a body shot.
Stricker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chanchai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Stricker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Chanchai clinches up with Stricker and pushes him back against the ropes. Chanchai misses with some punches.
Stricker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stricker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chanchai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Chanchai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stricker.
Chanchai dodges an elbow strike from Stricker.
Stricker managing to block the knees to the body from Chanchai.
Chanchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees in the clinch landing for Chanchai.
Chanchai lands a nice uppercut. Chanchai has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker.
Stricker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker. #T1# Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chanchai lands with a left to the head. Chanchai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stricker's face.
#CUT# It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut. Chanchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stricker is defending well for now. Stricker blocks the elbow strike.
Chanchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stricker throws an elbow but it misses.
Chanchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Chanchai.
Chanchai scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stricker scores with a nice short uppercut. Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Stricker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. This has been an exciting period of action! Stricker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chanchai backwards. Chanchai managing to block the knees to the body from Stricker.
Stricker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanchais head. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land. Stricker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chanchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stricker blocking some punches.
Chanchai lands a body shot. Chanchai lands a damaging elbow. Stricker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chanchai's elbow. Stricker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chanchai backwards. Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with an elbow strike.
Chanchai blocking some punches.
Chanchai lands an elbow that stopped Stricker in his tracks for a moment. Stricker lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Still in the clinch, Chanchai scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters up against the ropes, Chanchai throws an elbow but misses. Nice body punch from Stricker. Stricker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Stricker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steve Stricker'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. #R2# Stricker misses with a straight left. Chanchai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stricker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stricker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chanchai is landing a low percentage of strikes. Chanchai darts in trying to clinch and Stricker counters with a stiff right hand. Chanchai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Stricker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chanchai. Chanchai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chanchai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stricker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanchai's hands. Chanchai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT# That has opened up Steve Stricker's cut even more. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stricker counters with a straight right hand. Chanchai swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chanchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Stricker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stricker's sensitive parts. Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1# Chanchai defending well as Stricker loads up on a big left hand. Chanchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Chanchai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stricker's hands. Stricker lands a nice shot that snaps Chanchai's head back.
Stricker throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stricker. Stricker obviously looking to wear him down.
Chanchai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chanchai slips a jab from Stricker. Stricker moves into range and connects with a jab. Chanchai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Stricker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stricker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Stricker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stricker slips a jab from Chanchai. Chanchai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStricker. Stricker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chanchai back to the ropes. Stricker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Stricker has Chanchai up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stricker as the two fighters clinch.
Stricker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice elbow from Stricker. #CUT2# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. Stricker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Stricker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
Chanchai looks to throw an elbow but misses. A short left from Stricker. Chanchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chanchai lands a damaging elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stricker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanchai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Chanchai blocks an elbow strike. Chanchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stricker takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stricker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# A punch combination from Chanchai misses. Chanchai drops his hands momentarily and Stricker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Chanchai throws a leg kick that is checked and Stricker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stricker misses with a wild body shot. As Stricker backs away, Chanchai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Stricker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chanchai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stricker throws a low kick but Chanchai avoids it. Chanchai throws a sloppy body shot
and Chanchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chanchai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stricker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# Stricker darts in and clinches Chanchai up against the ropes. Chanchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chanchai misses with a short punch on the inside. Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stricker backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chanchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Stricker scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Stricker lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chanchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stricker's brow. Chanchai takes a shot to the head. Chanchai lands a right hand. Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Chanchai's head. Stricker pushes Chanchai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chanchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
Chanchai misses with a knee to the head. Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Stricker. Stricker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chanchai's defenses. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
Chanchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stricker. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stricker lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Stricker on the inside. Chanchai dodges an elbow strike from Stricker.
Chanchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chanchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2# Chanchai takes an elbow to the forehead. Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
A short left from Stricker. Stricker misses with an elbow over the top. Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chanchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stricker lands with a left to the head. Stricker blocking some punches.
Stricker struggles to land a body shot inside as Chanchai controls his hands.
Stricker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanchais head. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside. Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Stricker blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai lands a body shot. Stricker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chanchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stricker is defending well for now. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chanchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stricker's brow. Stricker lands with a light punch inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stricker really dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4# Chanchai misses the shot to the body. Chanchai throws out a loose jab but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it. Stricker misses with a body kick. Stricker misses with a kick to the body.
Stricker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stricker scores with a kick to the midsection. Chanchai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Chanchai. Those never looked like landing. Stricker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stricker cracks the inside of Chanchai's front leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stricker thumps Chanchai with a low kick. Stricker moves out of range as Chanchai strikes. Stricker throws the left hand but Chanchai avoids the punch easily. Stricker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Chanchai checks a low kick from Stricker.#T1# Stricker moves out of range of the body kick from Chanchai.
Chanchai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chanchai blocks a head kick by Stricker.
Stricker throws a nice outside leg kick. Chanchai looks to land a left hand but Stricker moved out of range nicely. Stricker throws a nice outside leg kick. Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stricker. Stricker misses with a hook. Chanchai ducked under it nicely. Chanchai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Stricker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chanchai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A low kick from Chanchai is predictable there and Stricker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stricker punishes Chanchai's body with a nice straight punch. Chanchai ducks under a wild hook from Stricker. Chanchai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stricker just manages to avoid it. Stricker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Stricker tries a low kick but Chanchai avoids it. Chanchai looks to land a right hand but Stricker moved out of range. Stricker dips to his left and cracks Chanchai with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stricker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stricker 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.
Stricker throws a chopping leg kick but Chanchai manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Chanchai thows a leg kick but Stricker checks it and Stricker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stricker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Chanchai backs off Stricker throws a huge counter combo but Chanchai manages to avoid it all. Stricker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stricker moves out of range of the body kick from Chanchai.
Stricker swats away the attempt to clinch by Chanchai. Stricker lands a head kick. Chanchai smiles back at him and beckons him forward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stricker dominated that fourth round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R5# Stricker lands with a nice combination. Chanchai backs away looking to recover. Chanchai connects with a solid leg kick. Stricker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Stricker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stricker tries to avoid it. Stricker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chanchai moves out of range as Stricker strikes. Chanchai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Chanchai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chanchai misses with a jab to the body
letting Stricker counter with a right hand. Stricker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chanchai. Stricker dodges the punch combination from Chanchai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stricker can pounce on him.
Stricker lands with a right hand. #T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Stricker. Chanchai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Chanchai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chanchai looks to land a left hand but Stricker moved out of range nicely. Stricker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chanchai misses with a body kick. Stricker scores with a push kick. Chanchai lands a jab to Stricker's midsection. Chanchai tries to work over Stricker's front leg with a kick but Stricker checks it. Steve Stricker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stricker throws a low kick, looking for Chanchai's leg but Chanchai calmly moves out of range. Chanchai tries to land a leg kick but Stricker saw it coming and moves away.
Stricker moves in looking to clinch but Chanchai pushes him off. Stricker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chanchai misses with a leg kick. Stricker moves away from the strike by Chanchai. It seemed like Stricker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Chanchai misses the shot to the body. Stricker lands with a kick to the temple. Chanchai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jab from Stricker. Chanchai throws a hook but Stricker avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stricker tries to score with a low kick but Chanchai moves his leg out of the way. Stricker scores with a push kick. Stricker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Chanchai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Stricker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2# Stricker rushes Chanchai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Chanchai throws a head punch that misses. Chanchai blocks an elbow strike from Stricker.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanchai missing with knees to the body.
Chanchai prevents a body shot from Stricker. Somsak Ram Chanchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stricker blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Stricker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stricker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Steve Stricker! Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Steve Stricker! Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Steve Stricker!
Steve Stricker wins by unanimous decision! Steve Stricker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE KT CLASSIC 1
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Chanchai throws a nice outside leg kick. Chanchai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lattimore takes one to the chin there. Chanchai checks a low kick from Lattimore. We've been informed that Chanchai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Chanchai swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lattimore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chanchai wants to land a leg kick but Lattimore is out of range. Lattimore is looking to counter punch. Waymon Lattimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the liver by Lattimore. Beautiful body shot. That kick from Chanchai tenderised Lattimore's leg. Lattimore is trying to keep his angry face on. Lattimore misses the shot to the body. Chanchai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Chanchai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chanchai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chanchai avoids the body shot from Lattimore.
Chanchai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Chanchai lands a lovely overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. Chanchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lattimore.
Lattimore moves out of range of the body kick. Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Lattimore's front leg but catches the back leg as Lattimore tries to avoid it. Chanchai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lattimore is looking to wear down Chanchai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Chanchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lattimore paws at him with a jab and circles away. Chanchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Chanchai misses the jab. Chanchai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lattimore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chanchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Lattimore. Lattimore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chanchai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lattimore. Chanchai does a little dance to reset his feet. Chanchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lattimore.
Chanchai scores with a jab to the body. Chanchai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lattimore misses with a hook. Chanchai ducked under it nicely. Chanchai just misses with a punch to the body.
Lattimore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Chanchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chanchai tries to clinch but Lattimore is having none of it. Lattimore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chanchai counters with an outside leg kick.
Lattimore ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A left lands for Chanchai.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Lattimore throws a body punch but Chanchai moves out of range. Lattimore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lattimore throws a leg kick that misses. Chanchai motions for Lattimore to come forward. Chanchai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lattimore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Chanchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lattimore scores with a punch to the head. Chanchai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lattimore on the side of the head. An inside leg kick from Chanchai misses. Lattimore misses the shot to the body. Chanchai scores with a spinning back kick! Chanchai looks to score with a jab to the body but Lattimore is just out of range. Lattimore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lattimore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chanchai.
An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. Lattimore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chanchai. Chanchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. 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. #R2# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lattimore, as that shot connected.
#CUT# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lattimore.
Lattimore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Chanchai tries to clinch but Lattimore moves out of range. Lattimore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Chanchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chanchai connects with a high kick. #CL2# Chanchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Lattimore tries a body shot but Chanchai blocks it.
Chanchai blocks a body shot from Lattimore. #BC# Lattimore breaks from the clinch.
Lattimore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lattimore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lattimore lands with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Chanchai has managed to clinch.
Chanchai lands an elbow inside. Chanchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lattimore's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Waymon Lattimore has been cut. Chanchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chanchai avoiding damage as Lattimore throws knees to the body.
#T1# Chanchai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Lattimore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chanchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chanchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Chanchai working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chanchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lattimore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chanchai landing knees to the body.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Chanchai. Chanchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lattimore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanchai lands a good knee to the midsection. Lattimore won't want to take too many of those. Lattimore tries to work over Chanchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A knee to the head by Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Lattimore. Chanchai has a couple of punches blocked by Lattimore.
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! Lattimore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lattimore.
Lattimore pushes Chanchai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Chanchai is breathing heavily. Chanchai looks to throw an elbow but misses. Our sources have told us that Lattimore has been working on his elbows in the gym. Chanchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Lattimore lands an uppercut. Chanchai misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Lattimore.
Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC# Lattimore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lattimore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lattimore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chanchai manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Lattimore. Chanchai does a little dance to reset his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chanchai! But no joy.#KD# Lattimore lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Chanchai goes down! The ref sends Lattimore to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Chanchai is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action! Chanchai scores with a body shot.
Chanchai checks a leg kick. Lattimore punishes Chanchai's body with a nice straight punch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lattimore lands a jab-cross combination. Lattimore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Chanchai connects with a jab. Chanchai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. 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 Waymon Lattimore will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Lattimore throws a series of punches but Chanchai avoids them all with ease. Chanchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lattimore jabs Chanchai to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lattimore misses with an uppercut. Chanchai saw that one coming. Lattimore misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chanchai.
#CL2# Chanchai rushes Lattimore and presses him up against the ropes. Lattimore misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Lattimore.
Chanchai blocks a body shot from Lattimore. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Lattimore blocks it.
Lattimore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Lattimore manages to break the clinch.
Lattimore tries to score with a low kick but Chanchai moves his leg out of the way. Chanchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lattimore.
Chanchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Chanchai looks to move away, Lattimore throws a big counter combo but Chanchai just gets out of the way. Lattimore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanchai, right into the meat.
Chanchai lands a slapping body shot.
Lattimore misses with a hook to the body
and Chanchai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Lattimore. Chanchai does a little dance to reset his feet. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanchai, right into the meat.
Lattimore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chanchai's head backwards. Lattimore checks a leg kick nicely. Chanchai clobbers Lattimore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Chanchai connects with an inside leg kick.#KD# Lattimore scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Chanchai to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT# That has opened up Somsak Ram Chanchai's cut even more. This has been an exciting period of action! Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lattimore. Waymon Lattimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lattimore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chanchai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A jab from Chanchai finds it's way through Lattimore's defenses. Chanchai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Chanchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lattimore manages to avoid it.#T2# Lattimore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chanchai manages to avoid it. Chanchai wants to counter the offense by Lattimore and move into the clinch position. Lattimore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lattimore checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Lattimore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chanchai. A looping hook to the body misses from Chanchai. Lattimore does a little dance to reset his feet. Lattimore checks a low kick from Chanchai. Chanchai with a hook. Chanchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lattimore was well out of range. Poor timing from Chanchai. Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Lattimore's front leg but catches the back leg as Lattimore tries to avoid it. Chanchai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lattimore misses with a double jab
and Chanchai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lattimore's knee momentarily. Lattimore misses with a wild body shot. Lattimore sets himself, and Chanchai steps forward looking for the clinch! Lattimore avoids it this time. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai cracks Lattimore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lattimore is looking to score with low kicks. Chanchai wants to counter the offense by Lattimore and move into the clinch position. Lattimore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chanchai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lattimore.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Somsak Ram Chanchai. I think Chanchai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Somsak Ram Chanchai! Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Somsak Ram Chanchai! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Somsak Ram Chanchai!
Somsak Ram Chanchai wins by unanimous decision! Somsak Ram Chanchai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GAMT 72: Kane v Johnson
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chanchai under the eye. A jab from Chanchai finds it's way through Smith's defenses. Chanchai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. #CL2# Smith drives through and clinches with Chanchai against the cage.
Chanchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chanchai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Chanchai. Chanchai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smith lands an elbow inside that Chanchai shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. 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! Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanchai blocks it with crossed arms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Chanchai is controlling him. Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chanchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# A short right from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Chanchai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chanchai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Smith is looking to clinch. Chanchai avoids a kick to the body.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smith missing with a left hand there. Chanchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Chanchai instigates a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Smith avoiding damage as Chanchai throws knees to the body.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chanchai obliges. Chanchai lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Chanchai lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. Chanchai throws a head punch that misses. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chanchai is keeping busy. Smith misses with an elbow over the top. Chanchai blocks an elbow strike. Nice elbow from Chanchai. Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chanchai misses with a punch to the body.
Chanchai trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Chanchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai lands a nice elbow. Smith stalling.
Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Chanchai is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jab from Chanchai. Chanchai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. Chanchai thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Chanchai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Chanchai scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. Chanchai blocks a low kick nicely. Chanchai is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.#CL# Chanchai rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Chanchai misses with a hook from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Smith. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Chanchai blocks with his arms.
Somsak Ram Chanchai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Chanchai lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. Chanchai takes an elbow to the temple. Chanchai trying to land knees to the body.
Chanchai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chanchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow. Chanchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chanchai is defending well for now. Chanchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Chanchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Smith avoiding damage as Chanchai throws knees to the body.
Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chanchai misses with an elbow over the top. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Chanchai misses with a leg kick. Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanchai's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chanchai defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Smith throws a jab when Chanchai was well out of range. As Smith tries to get set, Chanchai tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt. Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Chanchai misses with a straight left. Smith blocks a low kick nicely. Smith checks a low kick from Chanchai. Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Chanchai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chanchai scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith tries to clinch but Chanchai moves out of range. Chanchai misses with a low kick.
Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Chanchai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith walks into a left hand. Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chanchai throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. A lazy body kick from Smith and Chanchai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chanchai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Chanchai scores with a leg kick.
#CL# Chanchai has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanchai lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #T1# Chanchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters up against the cage, Chanchai throws an elbow but misses. Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Chanchai scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. Chanchai lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Smith is rocked! Chanchai trying to land knees to the body.
Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. Chanchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now. Smith misses with a knee to the head. Chanchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. Chanchai takes a shot to the head. Chanchai misses with the head strike.
#T2# Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Chanchai lands an elbow inside. Chanchai avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice left hand lands by Chanchai.
Chanchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Chanchai blocks with his arms.
Chanchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Chanchai prevents Smith from breaking the clinch. Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chanchai has him pressed against the cage. Chanchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now. Chanchai misses with a body punch.
Chanchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. #R4# Chanchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chanchai is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. Chanchai motions for Smith to come forward. Chanchai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chanchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chanchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL# Chanchai clinches. Chanchai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chanchai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanchai lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. Chanchai misses with a punch to the body.
Chanchai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. Chanchai looks to throw an elbow but misses. Chanchai blocking some punches.
Chanchai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chanchai misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Chanchai.
Chanchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. 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! Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Chanchai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Chanchai misses with a knee to the head. Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Chanchai. Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chanchai is defending well for now. Chanchai lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a looping right. Somsak Ram Chanchai is winning the standup battle so far. Chanchai tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it. A big left from Smith misses. Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Chanchai keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Chanchai closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. Chanchai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai had his way with Duncan Smith in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Smith lands with an overhand left. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Smith checks it. Chanchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chanchai 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.
Chanchai walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Chanchai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. Chanchai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai jabs at Smith's body. Chanchai tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Chanchai connects with the punch. An inside leg kick from Chanchai misses. Chanchai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1# Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chanchai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Chanchai should have avoided that one. Jab by Chanchai. Smith connects with a right hand. Chanchai shakes it off. Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chanchai misses with a head kick.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chanchai swats him away and circles back towards the center. A solid body kick from Chanchai. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
#T2# Chanchai with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Chanchai moves out of range easily. Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Smith throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Duncan Smith. Well Chanchai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somsak Ram Chanchai! Somsak Ram Chanchai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMT 64 Kang v Chan Chai
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1# Chanchai misses with a looping right. Kang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kang throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Chanchai counter with a right hand. Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've been told by Kang's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kang throws a lazy right hand but Chanchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A bone on bone clash there as Kang blocks the leg kick.
Kang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A head kick misses from Kang. Chanchai throws a leg kick that misses. Chanchai misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai looks to throw a body kick and Chanchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short left from Kang. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kang scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Chanchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kang lands an elbow just above Chanchai 's eye. Chanchai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chanchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chanchai backwards. Kang blocking some punches.
Chanchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chanchai misses with an elbow over the top. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kang blocks it with crossed arms. Kang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Kang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chanchai or not. Kang lands with a right to the head. Chanchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kang. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanchais head. Chanchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2# With the fighters up against the ropes, Kang throws an elbow but misses. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chanchai's defenses. Kang misses with a body punch.
Chanchai misses with a knee strike.
Kang scores with a shoulder strike. Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Kang is blocking nicely.
Chanchai misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang. #CUT# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. Kang lands a nice elbow. A short right from Kang on the inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang. Kang lands a nice shot to the body. Chanchai misses with an elbow over the top. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai misses with some punches.
Kang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chanchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chanchai or not. Chanchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kang dominated that round. The cut man is working on Somsak Ram Chanchai's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Kang rushes Chanchai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Kang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chanchai can do to turn this around? Kang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kang lands with a right to the head. Kang takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Bruce Kang has been cut. Kang managing to block the knees to the body from Chanchai.
Chanchai tries a body shot but Kang blocks it.
Chanchai takes a shot to the head. Kang lands an elbow inside that Chanchai shrugs off. Kang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chanchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it. Kang avoids a wild elbow strike from Chanchai. Chanchai blocks the elbow strike.
Bruce Kang has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chanchai. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chanchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kang throws an elbow but it misses.
Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Kang blocks with his arms.
#T1# Chanchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chanchai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kang scores with a hook to the body. Chanchai is breathing heavily. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang. #CUT# That has opened up Somsak Ram Chanchai's cut even more. Kang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chanchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Chanchai throws an elbow but misses. Kang working Chanchai over with knees to the body. Chanchai tries to work over Kang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kang lands a shot to the body. A head punch on the inside from Chanchai fails to land. Kang blocks an uppercut.
Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kang blocks it with crossed arms. Chanchai working aggressively here.
Chanchai takes an elbow to the temple. Nice elbow from Kang. #CUT# The cut above Somsak Ram Chanchai's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kang lands a right hand. #T2# Chanchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kang. Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Kang blocks with his arms.
Kang lands a damaging elbow. Chanchai takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC# Chanchai is rocked! Kang lands a damaging elbow. Chanchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kang finish him?#CUT# Somsak Ram Chanchai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Kang blocks an uppercut.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Somsak Ram Chanchai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Kang! Bruce Kang retains his middleweight title! Bruce Kang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Venom Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Burns moves out of range as Chanchai strikes. Burns throws a looping overhand right but Chanchai ducks down to avoid it. Chanchai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns. A chopping leg kick lands by Chanchai. Chanchai avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanchai, right into the meat.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chanchai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chanchai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns. Chanchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai throws a leg kick enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. Chanchai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns. Chanchai throws a nice outside leg kick. Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Chanchai counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns lands with a right hand. #T1# Burns misses with a hook. Burns throws a hook but Chanchai avoids it easily. Chanchai throws a leg kick and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Chanchai backing up. Chanchai nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes. Chanchai cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head. Chanchai throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Chanchai only half commits. A leg kick checked by Burns. Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. That kick from Chanchai tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on. Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chanchai moves out of range as Burns strikes. Chanchai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chanchai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Burns avoids the body shot from Chanchai.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Chanchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chanchai. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chanchai. Chanchai obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Burns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chanchai can pounce on him.
Chanchai misses with a wild body shot. A combination from Chanchai does no damage. Chanchai scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Burns walks into a straight right hand from Chanchai. Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chanchai. Chanchai slips under a jab from Burns. Chanchai moves away from the strike by Burns. Chanchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Burns blocks a leg kick. Chanchai tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way. Burns is looking to counter punch. Burns throws a hook but Chanchai avoids it easily. Chanchai wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away. Chanchai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns. Chanchai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chanchai throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range. Chanchai staying out of range there. Chanchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Chanchai is predictable there and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns misses the jab. Chanchai misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely. Chanchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Burns throws a jab when Chanchai was well out of range.#T1# Chanchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chanchai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chanchai scores with a punch to the head.#CL2# Chanchai has Burns up against the ropes in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his elbows in the gym. Chanchai throws an elbow that misses.
Chanchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards. Knees in the clinch landing for Chanchai.
Chanchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Chanchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chanchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns. Chanchai connects with a knee to the head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
#T2# Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chanchai scores with an uppercut up the middle. Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanchai. Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanchai. Chanchai landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short right from Chanchai. Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chanchai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burns misses with some punches.
Chanchai lands with a short shot to the head. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Chanchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chanchai lands an elbow that stopped Burns in his tracks for a moment. Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chanchai blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Somsak Ram Chanchai's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Burns throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai throws an off balance right hand
letting Burns counter with a right hand. Chanchai throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well. Burns throwing a counter right hand but Chanchai manages to avoid it. Burns blocks a low kick nicely. Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Burns missing with a left hand there. Chanchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Burns ducks under a wild hook from Chanchai. Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Chanchai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns. Chanchai lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns misses with a double jab.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chanchai. Burns misses with a leg kick and Chanchai counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Chanchai to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Chanchai moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Chanchai gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chanchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chanchai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice elbow from Chanchai. Chanchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chanchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms. Chanchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Burns lands an uppercut. Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chanchai tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Burns misses with some punches.
Chanchai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chanchai backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chanchai landing knees to the head.
Chanchai misses with the head strike.
#T2# Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms. Burns misses with the head strike.
Chanchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Chanchai.
Chanchai lands an uppercut. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Burns blocks it.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chanchai pushes Burns back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chanchai blocks an uppercut.
Burns throws a head punch that misses. Chanchai lands an elbow inside. Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns avoids a wild elbow strike from Chanchai. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short left from Chanchai. Chanchai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Somsak Ram Chanchai's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4# Chanchai misses with a leg kick. Chanchai ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Chanchai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chanchai lands a head shot. Chanchai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Chanchai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. That kick from Chanchai tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on. Chanchai lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai is looking to land body kicks. Chanchai is looking to chop away at Burns's legs. Burns misses with a hook
and Chanchai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chanchai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Chanchai throws a leg kick and Burns counters with a good low kick that Chanchai was not able to check. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chanchai wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range. Chanchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chanchai is looking to chop away at Burns's legs. It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chanchai can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanchai, right into the meat.
Chanchai misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming. Chanchai throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range. Chanchai throws a leg kick that is checked and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns misses with a double jab.
Chanchai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chanchai is looking to chop away at Burns's legs. #T2# Chanchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice defenses there by Burns. Burns is looking to counter punch. Chanchai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye. Chanchai feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down. Chanchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Chanchai. Burns cracks Chanchai with a good jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target. Chanchai moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chanchai.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Chanchai slips the punch. Chanchai dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut! Chanchai misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Somsak Ram Chanchai'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. This is the final round! #R5# Chanchai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head. Chanchai closes the distance but Burns moves to the side and Burns counters with a stiff right hand. A left and a right from Chanchai both land. Nice combination. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Chanchai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chanchai. Burns throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Chanchai counters by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
Burns lands with a right to the head. Chanchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chanchai scores a nice knee to the body.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns. A nice left hand lands by Chanchai.
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. Burns throws a head punch that misses. Chanchai blocks an uppercut.
Chanchai blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chanchai obliges. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Chanchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Chanchai lands a good knee to the midsection. Burns won't want to take too many of those. A short uppercut from Chanchai. Chanchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chanchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chanchai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face.
Montgomery Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chanchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chanchai lands with a right to the head. Chanchai lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off. A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Chanchai lands an elbow that stopped Burns in his tracks for a moment. Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2# Burns is rocked! A knee to the head by Chanchai.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. Burns working aggressively here.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chanchai. Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid it. Burns seems to have got his legs back now. Chanchai blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Somsak Ram Chanchai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chanchai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Somsak Ram Chanchai! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Somsak Ram Chanchai! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Somsak Ram Chanchai!
Somsak Ram Chanchai wins by unanimous decision! Somsak Ram Chanchai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GAMT Venom Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Chanchai gets tackled into the ropes by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chanchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Chanchai lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# It looks like Secco Jones has been cut. Chanchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chanchai.
Chanchai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Chanchai lands a shoulder strike. I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Chanchai blocking some punches.
Chanchai scores with a nice hook to the head. Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chanchai connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chanchai. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanchai. Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanchai lands a nice knee to the body. Jones is breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chanchai. Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Chanchai throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Chanchai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Chanchai. Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#KD2# Chanchai drops Jones with a big knee! Will Jones beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.#ROC2# Jones is rocked!#CUT2# Secco Jones's cut is getting worse. Chanchai circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jones tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Chanchai wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Somsak Ram Chanchai! Somsak Ram Chanchai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GAMT Venom Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Nice cross by Chanchai. A telegraphed right hand from Chanchai misses the target. Chanchai slips a jab from Devries. Devries throws a lazy right hand but Chanchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chanchai is looking to clinch. Chanchai cracks Devries with an open hand slap. Devries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chanchai. Chanchai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chanchai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Chanchai ducks under a wild hook from Devries. Devries throws a lazy uppercut
and Chanchai counters with an inside leg kick. Devries ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Chanchai misses with a low kick. Devries throws out a counter right but Chanchai avoids it with no problem.#CL# Chanchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Devries misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Chanchai throws an elbow but misses. Devries misses with some punches.
Chanchai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Devries's efforts to push away.#T1# Chanchai misses with a short punch on the inside. Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Devries managing to block the knees to the body from Chanchai.
Chanchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devries backwards. Devries will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chanchai up against the ropes. Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Devries. Chanchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Devries breaks the clinch.
Devries moves out of range of the leg kick from Chanchai. Devries ducks under a wild hook from Chanchai. A low kick from Chanchai is predictable there and Chanchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chanchai is looking to slow Devries down with leg kicks. Chanchai throws a leg kick and Devries counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Chanchai moves out of range as Devries strikes. Chanchai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Devries looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Devries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Devries misses the jab. Chanchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Chanchai lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chanchai ducks under a wild hook from Devries. Chanchai tries to counter by clinching up but Devries breaks away and moves out of range. Chanchai throws a leg kick that is checked and Devries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Devries might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Devries misses with a straight right. Chanchai loads up on a big right hand but Devries slips the punch. Good exchange - Devries coming out on top. Devries keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Devries takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. 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. #R2# Chanchai misses with a leg kick and Devries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Caleb Devries seems to be getting the better of the standup. Devries misses with a hook. Chanchai ducked under it nicely. Devries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Devries misses. Chanchai tries to counter by clinching up but Devries breaks away and moves out of range. Devries lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Chanchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chanchai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chanchai slips under a jab from Devries. Chanchai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Devries throws a big shot that misses. Devries moves out of range of the leg kick from Chanchai. Devries let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Chanchai wants to land a leg kick but Devries is out of range. Devries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chanchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Devries.#T1# Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devries. Devries takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chanchai ducks under a wild hook from Devries. Chanchai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Devries swats away the attempt to clinch by Chanchai. Chanchai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Devries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Devries! But no joy. Chanchai misses with a right hand letting Devries counter with a right hand. Devries missing with a left hand there. Chanchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chanchai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Devries throws out a counter right but Chanchai avoids it with no problem. Devries lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chanchai at a distance.
Chanchai misses with a body shot
and Devries counters with a straight right hand. Devries jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Devries throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Chanchai finds it's way through Devries's defenses. Chanchai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chanchai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Devries swinging wildly here.
Devries throws a jab when Chanchai was well out of range. Chanchai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chanchai cracks Devries with a good jab. A good leg kick by Chanchai. Devries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chanchai throws out the jab. Chanchai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chanchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Devries paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caleb Devries will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Chanchai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Chanchai cracks Devries with a good jab. Devries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanchai, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Chanchai. Devries slips a straight right by Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a left hand and Devries counters with a straight right hand. Chanchai connects with a solid leg kick. Chanchai throws a looping overhand right but Devries ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Chanchai rushes Devries and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Chanchai with a knee to the head.
#ROC# Devries is rocked! Chanchai cracks Devries with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Devries goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Devries wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Somsak Ram Chanchai! In his post fight interview, Somsak Ram Chanchai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMT 45 - Kane V Wells
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# A jab lands there for Chanchai. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chanchai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms. Chanchai lands with a light punch inside. Burns lands a shoulder strike. Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chanchai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Chanchai working aggressively here.
Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Chanchai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chanchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chanchai lands a nice elbow. Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chanchai. Chanchai blocking some punches.
A short left from Burns. With the fighters up against the ropes, Chanchai throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Chanchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now. Chanchai blocking some punches.
Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Burns blocks it.
Nice elbow from Chanchai. Chanchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanchai. I was talking to Chanchai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chanchai backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanchais head. Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. Burns blocks the elbow strike.
Burns throws a head punch that misses. Chanchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chanchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chanchai misses with an elbow over the top. Chanchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chanchai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Burns can turn it around. Chanchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chanchai backwards. Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burns blocking some punches.
Chanchai lands a damaging elbow. Chanchai blocking some punches.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Chanchai.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Chanchai, against the ropes.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanchai throws a head punch that misses. Chanchai lands an elbow just above Burns 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Montgomery Burns has been cut. Chanchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chanchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chanchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Chanchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Burns throws a head punch that misses. Chanchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Somsak Ram Chanchai will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Chanchai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2# Burns pushes Chanchai up against the ropes in a clinch. Chanchai misses with a hook from the clinch. Chanchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Chanchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chanchai lands a knee to the head.
Chanchai misses with a knee to the head. Chanchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Somsak Ram Chanchai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Burns takes an elbow to the forehead. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chanchai. Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
Burns prevents a body shot from Chanchai. Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burns working aggressively here.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Chanchai.
Burns misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Chanchai looks to throw an elbow but misses. Chanchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chanchai misses with an elbow over the top. A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Chanchai misses with a hook from the clinch. Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms. Chanchai missing with knees to the body.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead. Burns lands a hook to the side of the head. Chanchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the fighters up against the ropes, Chanchai throws an elbow but misses. Burns working aggressively here.
Chanchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
#T2# Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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! Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chanchai has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Burns throws a head punch that misses. Chanchai lands a left hand.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chanchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Burns blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Chanchai fails to land. Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Burns. Chanchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanchai. Burns lands a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai lands a damaging elbow. Chanchai blocks an uppercut.
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 Somsak Ram Chanchai will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Chanchai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chanchai misses with a head kick.
Chanchai scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Chanchai. A solid leg kick lands there for Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a leg kick that is checked and Burns counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Burns closes the distance and clinches. Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chanchai trying to land knees to the body.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns. Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanchai. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chanchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow. This has been an exciting period of action! Chanchai has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Chanchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. #T1# Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns. Chanchai misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chanchai. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns. Chanchai blocks an uppercut.
Chanchai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it. Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns. Burns blocking some punches.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai misses with an elbow over the top. Burns lands with a short shot to the head. Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. Chanchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chanchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Chanchai misses with a knee to the head. A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Chanchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Burns blocking some punches.
Chanchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. Chanchai lands an elbow inside. Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut. Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chanchai tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Chanchai back against the ropes. Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Burns lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2# Chanchai is rocked! A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Burns avoiding damage as Chanchai throws knees to the body.
Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chanchai. Burns blocks a body shot from Chanchai. A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns lands with a light punch inside. Oh Chanchai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chanchai misses with an elbow strike.
Chanchai seems to have got his legs back now. Chanchai lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Montgomery Burns just about did enough to take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4##CL2# Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch. Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chanchai backwards. Burns creates a bit of distance and cracks Chanchai with a big uppercut! Chanchai goes down! The referee pushes Burns away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Chanchai make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Burns takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Montgomery Burns!
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Event:
GAMT 41 - Yeily Vs Bishop
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Chanchai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away. Crenshaw appears to be looking for a big counter. Chanchai feints and then cracks Crenshaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crenshaw down. Chanchai scores with a jab to the body. A low kick from Chanchai is predictable there and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand. Crenshaw checks a leg kick. Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chanchai misses with a straight right. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanchai, right into the meat.
Chanchai 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.
Chanchai misses with a body punch
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chanchai lands a head kick!
Crenshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Chanchai. Chanchai works the jab nicely. Chanchai lands with a nice body kick. Chanchai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chanchai tries to counter with a clinch but Crenshaw shakes him off and moves away. Crenshaw lands with a cross. Chanchai is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chanchai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crenshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chanchai.
Chanchai wants to slow Crenshaw down by chopping away at his legs. Crenshaw throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease. Chanchai misses with a body shot.
Crenshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chanchai throws out the jab. Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Chanchai manages to avoid it. Chanchai throws a looping overhand right but Crenshaw ducks down to avoid it. A jab lands there for Chanchai. Crenshaw drops his hands momentarily and Chanchai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Crenshaw swinging wildly here.
#T2# Chanchai punishes Crenshaw's body with a nice straight punch. 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! Nice shot lands for Crenshaw.#CL2# Chanchai clinches up with Crenshaw and pushes him back against the ropes. Crenshaw takes an elbow to the forehead. Crenshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crenshaw blocks it with crossed arms. Crenshaw blocks an uppercut.
Crenshaw avoiding damage.
Crenshaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chanchai throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crenshaw is trying to force a seperation but Chanchai has the dominant position. Crenshaw slowing the pace effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Chanchai throws a poor cross that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a nice body shot. Chanchai throws a chopping leg kick but Crenshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Chanchai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chanchai misses with a leg kick and Crenshaw counters with a series of strikes. Chanchai will be more careful next time no doubt. Chanchai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw checks a low kick from Chanchai. Chanchai lands a nice hook to Crenshaw's body. Crenshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crenshaw thumps Chanchai with a low kick. Crenshaw misses with a straight right. Chanchai misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crenshaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Crenshaw swings for the body but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# Chanchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Crenshaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Crenshaw has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chanchai. Chanchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Crenshaw moved away. Crenshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crenshaw throws a leg kick but Chanchai moved away. Chanchai slips under a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Chanchai. That's going to slow Crenshaw down. Chanchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crenshaw.
Chanchai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Crenshaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Crenshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A low kick from Chanchai is predictable there and Crenshaw counters with a two punch combo. 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! An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. #T2# An inside leg kick from Chanchai misses. #CL2# Chanchai gets a clinch. Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw. #BC# Crenshaw manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanchai's hands. Crenshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chanchai. Chanchai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Chanchai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chanchai throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range. Chanchai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crenshaw's head backwards. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chanchai wants to clinch up but Crenshaw keeps it at a distance. Crenshaw is looking to counter punch. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chanchai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chanchai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. 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 Bernard Crenshaw will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Crenshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Chanchai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chanchai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crenshaw - the referee stops the clock and Chanchai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crenshaw. Chanchai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Chanchai looks to score with a jab to the body but Crenshaw is just out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Chanchai. That's going to slow Crenshaw down. Decent striking displayed by Crenshaw there. Some wild striking there from Crenshaw.
Chanchai scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai tries a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it. Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Chanchai manages to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crenshaw, as that shot connected.
Chanchai tries to clinch but fails miserably and Crenshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chanchai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Chanchai moves out of range as Crenshaw throws a body kick.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chanchai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Crenshaw lands with a good body shot. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Crenshaw sees it coming and moves out of range. Chanchai takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses. A little feinted left hand from Crenshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chanchai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Crenshaw checks it. Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crenshaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Chanchai throws a nice outside leg kick. Chanchai misses with a kick to the body.
Chanchai throws a leg kick and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chanchai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chanchai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# Chanchai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chanchai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chanchai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chanchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw. Crenshaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chanchai under the eye. Crenshaw throws a push kick but Chanchai slaps the foot to one side. Crenshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Chanchai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crenshaw doesn't seem bothered though. Chanchai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Chanchai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chanchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Crenshaw connects with the punch. A cross from Crenshaw lands. Crenshaw checks the leg kick. Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Crenshaw throws a right and a left that Chanchai avoids nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bernard Crenshaw did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Crenshaw throws a hook but Chanchai blocks it. Crenshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chanchai moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Crenshaw throws a lazy right hand but Chanchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy. Crenshaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chanchai can pounce on him.
Chanchai lands a head kick. Crenshaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Chanchai misses with a double jab.
Chanchai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Chanchai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Chanchai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crenshaw is out of range and Chanchai settles back down. Chanchai throws a front kick aimed at Crenshaw's knee but Crenshaw avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai with a nice cross. Chanchai swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Crenshaw swinging wildly here.
#T1# Crenshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chanchai finds it's way round the side to connect with Crenshaw's head. Crenshaw slips under a jab. Chanchai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chanchai tries to score with a low kick but Crenshaw moves his leg out of the way. Crenshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chanchai throws an off balance right hand
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab. Chanchai scores with a jab to the jaw. Sloppy strikes from Chanchai. Those never looked like landing. Crenshaw is looking to counter punch. Crenshaw blocks a jab. Good work by Crenshaw as he checks the leg kick. Chanchai checks the leg kick. A swing and a miss from Crenshaw. A low kick from Chanchai misses and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Crenshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chanchai to score with a decent uppercut. Chanchai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chanchai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crenshaw throws a body kick that misses. Crenshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses. Chanchai staying out of range there. Chanchai cracks the inside of Crenshaw's front leg. Chanchai is looking to chop away at Crenshaw's legs. Chanchai misses with an uppercut. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Crenshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Chanchai avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Chanchai clobbers Crenshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Crenshaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Crenshaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chanchai lands a head kick. Crenshaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Crenshaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chanchai circles away quickly and effectively. Chanchai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crenshaw. Chanchai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crenshaw. Crenshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook. Chanchai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Crenshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Chanchai looks for the body kick but Crenshaw saw that one coming. Chanchai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crenshaw is out of range and Chanchai settles back down. An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target. Crenshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Chanchai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand. Chanchai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crenshaw throws a quick counter head kick but Chanchai was just out of range. A slapping body kick lands there for Chanchai. Chanchai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crenshaw checks a leg kick. Chanchai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slapping leg kick lands for Chanchai.
Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Chanchai misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai. That kick from Chanchai tenderised Crenshaw's leg. Crenshaw is trying to keep his angry face on. Chanchai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Chanchai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2# Crenshaw lands a jab to Chanchai's midsection. A combination from Crenshaw does no damage. Chanchai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crenshaw lands with a nice combination. Chanchai backs away looking to recover. Crenshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Chanchai misses with a leg kick and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand. Crenshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Crenshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chanchai on the side of the head. A thudding body kick lands there by Chanchai!
Crenshaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chanchai throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily. Chanchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it. Crenshaw is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Somsak Ram Chanchai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chanchai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somsak Ram Chanchai! Somsak Ram Chanchai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GMT 36 - Wangchuck Vs Astrok
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Rodriguez throws the kick towards the body but Chanchai avoids it. Chanchai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodriguez. Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chanchai misses with a low kick. Chanchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez. Chanchai wants to counter with a clinch but Rodriguez pushes him away. Nice defenses there by Rodriguez. Chanchai misses with a straight right. A jab from Chanchai does it's job there. Rodriguez throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease. Chanchai scores with a jab to the jaw. Chanchai throws a leg kick that is checked and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Chanchai. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Chanchai ducked under it nicely. An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chanchai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot. Chanchai throws a leg kick that misses. Rodriguez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Rodriguez misses with a low kick. A solid body kick from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.#T1# Rodriguez throws the left hand but Chanchai avoids the punch easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Chanchai. Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chanchai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chanchai lands with an overhand left. Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Chanchai.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Chanchai with a series of wild strikes but Chanchai uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chanchai jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well. Chanchai misses with a leg kick. Chanchai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Chanchai avoids it well. 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! A chopping leg kick lands by Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Chanchai slips a straight right by Rodriguez. Chanchai throws a nice inside leg kick. Chanchai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Chanchai lands a body shot.
#T2# Chanchai tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it. Mark Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chanchai lands an overhand right. Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Chanchai has taken the fight into the clinch. I was talking to Rodriguez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Chanchai tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Chanchai back against the ropes. Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez. Chanchai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head. Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Chanchai is controlling the position. Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body. Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai lands a damaging elbow. Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Chanchai keeps him there for the moment. Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A short right from Chanchai on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Chanchai feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a straight left. Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Chanchai avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Chanchai lands with an overhand left. An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target. Rodriguez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A jab lands there for Chanchai. Chanchai scores with a three punch combo!
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chanchai cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg. Chanchai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts. Chanchai lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily. Chanchai is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks. #T1# Chanchai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chanchai tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it. Chanchai dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Chanchai scores with a decent looking hook. A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chanchai. Rodriguez shrugs it off though. Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A swing and a miss from Chanchai. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanchai, right into the meat.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chanchai throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good work by Rodriguez as he checks the leg kick.#T2# Chanchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chanchai tries to score with a low kick but Rodriguez moves his leg out of the way. Chanchai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rodriguez checks a leg kick nicely. Chanchai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodriguez. Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss! Chanchai tries to counter with a clinch but Rodriguez shakes him off and moves away. Chanchai throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai. Chanchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chanchai. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chanchai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chanchai. A swing and a miss from Chanchai. Decent striking displayed by Chanchai there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# A jab from Chanchai does it's job there. Rodriguez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts. Chanchai scores with a jab to the jaw. Chanchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chanchai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The fighters circle momentarily. Chanchai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chanchai throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chanchai throws a low kick but Rodriguez moves out of range easily. Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chanchai misses with a low kick. Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chanchai lands with a good body shot. Rodriguez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chanchai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Chanchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rodriguez moves forwards but Chanchai connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chanchai throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chanchai keeps Rodriguez at a distance using the push kick. #T1# Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss. Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses. Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Chanchai. Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Chanchai thumps Rodriguez with a low kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chanchai, as that shot connected.
Chanchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it. Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chanchai wants to counter with a clinch but Rodriguez pushes him away. Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Chanchai avoids nicely. Chanchai is looking to clinch. A jab lands there for Chanchai. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts. Rodriguez tries to bum rush Chanchai with a series of wild strikes but Chanchai uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This has been an exciting period of action! Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2# Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Rodriguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Chanchai works the jab nicely. Chanchai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chanchai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rodriguez checks a low kick from Chanchai. Chanchai lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily. Chanchai lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Chanchai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodriguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Chanchai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chanchai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo. Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chanchai. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chanchai is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks. Rodriguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chanchai throws a nice outside leg kick. Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Chanchai tries to counter with a clinch but Rodriguez shakes him off and moves away. Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely. Chanchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab. #CL2# Chanchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the ropes. Chanchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow. Chanchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chanchai lands with a left to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Chanchai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chanchai lands a right hand. Chanchai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Chanchai tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Chanchai landing knees to the head.
#ROC2# Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Mark Rodriguez has been cut. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Chanchai lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off. Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Chanchai lands a body shot. A shot in the inside from Chanchai. Chanchai has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Rodriguez to the canvas! Can Rodriguez beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Rodriguez was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Chanchai is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Somsak Ram Chanchai! After the fight, Somsak Ram Chanchai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GMT 32 - Ritari Vs Zipperhead
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Chanchai tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Chanchai moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease. Chanchai jabs at Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Chanchai. Mark Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chanchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Chanchai missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rodriguez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Chanchai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chanchai thows a left - swing and a miss! Chanchai throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it. Rodriguez throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chanchai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chanchai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Chanchai throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Chanchai. Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Chanchai misses with an uppercut. Chanchai connects with a solid leg kick. Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chanchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chanchai misses with a body kick. Some bone on bone action there as Chanchai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Chanchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nice body punch from Rodriguez. Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chanchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage! Chanchai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodriguez. Chanchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss. Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chanchai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rodriguez slips a straight right by Chanchai. Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Chanchai. Chanchai closes the distance but Rodriguez moves to the side and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chanchai throws a head kick that misses. Rodriguez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chanchai with a body shot. Chanchai misses with the combination.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chanchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chanchai moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes. Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Chanchai avoids it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Chanchai does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick misses from Chanchai. Chanchai scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away. Chanchai scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chanchai darts in trying to clinch and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Somsak Ram Chanchai will probably get the nod. 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. #R2# A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chanchai rather than just go for the knockout. The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Chanchai moves out of range easily. Mark Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Chanchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Chanchai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chanchai can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target. Chanchai throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side. A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chanchai misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez cracks Chanchai with a right hand to the side of the head. Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Chanchai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chanchai feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down. #T1# Rodriguez takes one to the chin there. Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chanchai. Chanchai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Chanchai strikes. Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chanchai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chanchai. Chanchai throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Chanchai misses with a body shot.
Chanchai lands a slapping body shot.
Chanchai is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs. A good leg kick by Chanchai. A slapping body kick lands there for Chanchai. Chanchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around? Chanchai throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily. Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Chanchai motions for Rodriguez to come forward. Chanchai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chanchai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodriguez. Rodriguez only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanchai's hands. Chanchai throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily. Chanchai blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Chanchai tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it. Chanchai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target. A nice leg kick lands there from Rodriguez. Chanchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good leg kick by Rodriguez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chanchai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chanchai checks a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai throws a quick inside leg kick. Chanchai throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Chanchai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chanchai moves out of range as Rodriguez throws a body kick.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick from Chanchai misses. Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Chanchai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodriguez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chanchai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chanchai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Chanchai throws a low kick but Rodriguez moves out of range easily. Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chanchai. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai is looking to score with low kicks. Mark Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chanchai misses with a low kick. Rodriguez throws a counter combo. Chanchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back to recover. Rodriguez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.#T1# Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chanchai on the side of the head. Chanchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chanchai. A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chanchai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chanchai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez. Chanchai avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rodriguez moves out of range as Chanchai strikes. Rodriguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Chanchai moves out of range as Rodriguez throws a body kick.
Chanchai scores with a jab. Chanchai misses with a jab to the body
and Chanchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rodriguez throws a front kick that sends Chanchai stumbling back into the ropes. Rodriguez throws a solid leg kick but Chanchai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodriguez. Chanchai cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg. Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Chanchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rodriguez tries to bum rush Chanchai with a series of wild strikes but Chanchai uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it. #T2# 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! Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai. A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai. Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Chanchai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chanchai thumps Rodriguez with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Chanchai. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet. A combination from Rodriguez does no damage. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.#CL# Chanchai rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the ropes. Chanchai lands an uppercut.#BC# Chanchai manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Rodriguez throws a right hand that Chanchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chanchai also avoids with ease. Chanchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Chanchai avoids nicely. Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Chanchai avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Rodriguez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Rodriguez checks a leg kick nicely. Rodriguez is looking for the big counter here. Chanchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chanchai lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily. A big left from Chanchai misses. Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Chanchai moves out of range. Chanchai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rodriguez swings for the body but Chanchai moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rodriguez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Chanchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chanchai misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai scores with a head kick.
Chanchai swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely. Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Chanchai.
#T1# A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Chanchai takes it in his stride. Rodriguez jabs Chanchai right on the nose. Chanchai blinks but takes it well. Chanchai digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Chanchai's leg but Chanchai calmly moves out of range. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away. A combination from Rodriguez does no damage. An attempted straight right counter from Chanchai misses the target. Chanchai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and Chanchai settles back down. Chanchai throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily. Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Chanchai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rodriguez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chanchai.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Chanchai. Chanchai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chanchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it. Chanchai tried to score with a low kick but Rodriguez checks it. Rodriguez walks into a left hand. Chanchai tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it. Chanchai fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Chanchai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice body kick there by Chanchai. Chanchai lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai had his way with Mark Rodriguez in that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R5# A nice leg kick lands there from Chanchai. Chanchai lands with a slapping head kick. Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely. Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good work by Chanchai as he checks the leg kick. Chanchai lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chanchai. Rodriguez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChanchai. Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chanchai wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chanchai throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range. Chanchai with a nice cross. Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez throws a lazy body kick and Chanchai counters with a two punch combo. Rodriguez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1##CL# Chanchai has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez. Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Chanchai is controlling the position. #BC# Chanchai breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Chanchai.
Chanchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chanchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chanchai tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Chanchai lands a nice looking body kick. Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rodriguez throws a combination that misses and Chanchai counters with a slapping leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chanchai.
Chanchai throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL# Chanchai clinches up against the ropes. Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Chanchai keeps him there for the moment. Chanchai lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.#BC# Chanchai breaks from the clinch.
Chanchai misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chanchai. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing. Mark Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chanchai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Somsak Ram Chanchai showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chanchai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somsak Ram Chanchai! Somsak Ram Chanchai was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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