PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Nick Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Photirat Mongkolchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the ring accompanied by Hail Mary - Tupac. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gonzalez
vs
Mongkolchai

185 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Dangerous knees
Powerful

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gonzalez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Photirat Mongkolchai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongkolchai.
Mongkolchai slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mongkolchai obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to push Mongkolchai away but Mongkolchai has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mongkolchai slows down the pace here.
Mongkolchai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Mongkolchai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mongkolchai obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mongkolchai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongkolchai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongkolchai.
Mongkolchai lands a nice knee to the body.
Mongkolchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mongkolchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mongkolchai slows down the pace here.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Mongkolchai keeps him there for the moment.
Mongkolchai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Mongkolchai is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongkolchai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Photirat Mongkolchai.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.

Mongkolchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mongkolchai is stalling here.
Mongkolchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms.
Mongkolchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mongkolchai is pushing Gonzalez up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongkolchai stalling against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez letting Mongkolchai take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mongkolchai.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Photirat Mongkolchai.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Mongkolchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mongkolchai tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzalez .
Nick Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Mongkolchai moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongkolchai misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Mongkolchai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mongkolchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Mongkolchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mongkolchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.

Mongkolchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Mongkolchai is pushing Gonzalez up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongkolchai stalling in the clinch.
Mongkolchai receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mongkolchai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mongkolchai lands a nice knee to the body.
Mongkolchai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez 's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Photirat Mongkolchai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez . Mongkolchai does a little dance to reset his feet.

Mongkolchai has managed to clinch.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the body.
Mongkolchai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Mongkolchai.
Mongkolchai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Mongkolchai is controlling the position.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mongkolchai won't allow it.
Mongkolchai landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mongkolchai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Mongkolchai has him pinned against the ropes.
Mongkolchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mongkolchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mongkolchai effectively controlling the action here.
Mongkolchai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mongkolchai is pushing Gonzalez up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Mongkolchai's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Mongkolchai has him pinned against the ropes.
Photirat Mongkolchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mongkolchai is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Photirat Mongkolchai.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez .

Mongkolchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Mongkolchai keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mongkolchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mongkolchai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mongkolchai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the head.
Mongkolchai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the ropes.
Mongkolchai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongkolchai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mongkolchai has Gonzalez pushed against the ropes.
Mongkolchai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Photirat Mongkolchai.

Mongkolchai has Gonzalez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mongkolchai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mongkolchai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mongkolchai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez 's face.
Mongkolchai with a knee to the head.

Gonzalez is rocked!
Mongkolchai lands a nice knee to the body.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mongkolchai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mongkolchai stalling against the ropes.
Gonzalez takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Mongkolchai to work.
Mongkolchai is controlling Gonzalez 's neck. Mongkolchai unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Gonzalez goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Photirat Mongkolchai!
In defeat, Nick Gonzalez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit. The motherfuckers a beast what can I say. This aint gon stop the movement imma keep going. Maybe KT aint for me right now, but ill be back no doubt. COMPTON MOTHERFUCKERS!!'.