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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mauri Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tak Sin Thanarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunnas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jumal x10 Lavis - Jeesus. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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301 lbs
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285 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauri Kunnas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanarat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kunnas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thanarat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kunnas.
Thanarat missing with a left hand there. Kunnas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thanarat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thanarat scores with the left hand. Kunnas knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Thanarat misses.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunnas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thanarat gets a clinch.
Kunnas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thanarat is keeping busy.
Thanarat digs a right hand underneath Kunnas's ribcage. Kunnas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thanarat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Thanarat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kunnas.
Kunnas lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but Thanarat blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thanarat.
Kunnas trying to control the position but instead, Thanarat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kunnas into the ropes.
Thanarat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kunnass head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thanarat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kunnas's brow.
Stalling in the clinch from Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kunnas backwards.
Thanarat digs a right hand into Kunnas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kunnas's gas tank.
Thanarat blocks an elbow strike.
Thanarat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kunnas up against the ropes.
Kunnas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thanarat's face.
Thanarat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thanarat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kunnas backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas blocks the elbow strike.
Kunnas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kunnas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunnas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thanarat. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Thanarat.
Kunnas throws a hook but Thanarat blocks it.
Thanarat cracks Kunnas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kunnas scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Tak Sin Thanarat has been cut.
Kunnas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kunnas is looking to score with low kicks.
Kunnas missing with a left hand there. Thanarat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kunnas throws a low kick but Thanarat moves out of range easily.
Thanarat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kunnas throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kunnas lands an overhand right.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses.
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 Mauri Kunnas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat'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.
Thanarat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kunnas's head.
Kunnas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kunnas throws a leg kick but Thanarat moved away.
Thanarat tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunnas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thanarat tries to clinch but Kunnas moves out of range.
Thanarat has managed to clinch.
Kunnas avoids the elbow strike from Thanarat, against the ropes.
Kunnas lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Kunnas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat blocking some punches.
Thanarat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kunnas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thanarat.
Thanarat is leaning against Kunnas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kunnas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thanarat leaning against his opponent.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
Kunnas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thanarat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kunnas as Thanarat tries to tie him up.
Thanarat is leaning against Kunnas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Kunnas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thanarat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Thanarat on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Kunnas.
Kunnas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thanarat trying to land knees to the body.
Kunnas avoiding damage as Thanarat throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mauri Kunnas has been cut.
Thanarat lands with a light punch inside.
Kunnas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thanarat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Thanarat.
Thanarat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thanarat is pushing Kunnas up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thanarat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thanarat as Kunnas tries to tie him up.
Kunnas dodges an elbow strike from Thanarat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thanarat tries to land a knee to the head but Kunnas blocks with his arms.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thanarat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thanarat trying to control the position but instead, Kunnas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thanarat into the ropes.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat 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.
Kunnas loads up on a big right hand but Thanarat slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kunnas misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thanarat checks a leg kick.
Kunnas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thanarat with a jab.
Thanarat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thanarat pushes Kunnas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Kunnas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanarat looking to stall.
Kunnas avoids the elbow strike from Thanarat, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kunnas.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Thanarat.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kunnas as Thanarat tries to tie him up.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but Thanarat is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thanarat is defending well for now.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kunnas is looking to break free of the clinch but Thanarat has double underhooks.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kunnas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thanarat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thanarat working Kunnas over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thanarat.
Thanarat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thanarat lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a nice shot to the body.
Thanarat working Kunnas over with knees to the body.
Thanarat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kunnas backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands with a short shot to the head.
Thanarat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thanarat landing knees to the body.
Thanarat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Thanarat.
Thanarat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kunnas up against the ropes.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but Thanarat blocks with his arms.
Kunnas takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat tries a body shot but Kunnas blocks it.
Kunnas is trying to push Thanarat away but Thanarat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Thanarat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kunnas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kunnas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thanarat on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kunnas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thanarat - the referee stops the clock and Kunnas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thanarat. Kunnas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thanarat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kunnas's calf.
A jab from Thanarat misses.
Kunnas wants to slow Thanarat down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thanarat checks a leg kick.
Thanarat blocks a low kick nicely.
Kunnas is looking to clinch but Thanarat is avoiding it.
Thanarat moves in looking to clinch but Kunnas pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Thanarat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thanarat.
Some bone on bone action there as Thanarat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thanarat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thanarat moves into range and clinches up with Kunnas.
Thanarat avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas is trying to maintain a safe position but Thanarat gets an underhook and turns Kunnas into the ropes.
Thanarat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a nice knee to the body.
Thanarat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thanarat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat has Kunnas pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kunnas has a couple of punches blocked by Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands a knee to the body.
Thanarat looking to stall.
Come on Thanarat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thanarat pushes Kunnas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kunnas looking to stall.
Thanarat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Thanarat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kunnas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kunnas misses with a knee to the head.
Kunnas takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Kunnas throws a leg kick that misses.
Thanarat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kunnas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Thanarat does no damage.
Thanarat has Kunnas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thanarat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thanarat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thanarat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thanarat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunnas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kunnas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thanarat blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Thanarat lands a damaging elbow.
Thanarat lands with a left to the head.
Thanarat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kunnas up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Thanarat.
Kunnas takes a shot to the head.
Kunnas gets through Thanarat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thanarat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thanarat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kunnas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thanarat blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanarat.
Kunnas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thanarat blocks it with crossed arms.
Thanarat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thanarat working Kunnas over with knees to the body.
Thanarat lands an elbow that stopped Kunnas in his tracks for a moment.
Thanarat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thanarat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thanarat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kunnas or not.
Thanarat controlling the action here for a moment.
Thanarat lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thanarat.
Thanarat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thanarat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tak Sin Thanarat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thanarat 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tak Sin Thanarat!
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