Max Ultimate Reportback January 29th 2017

Basics was the word of the day at last night’s Max Ultimate Show. The 7 bouts started promptly at 7:20pm Thai Time and pitted fighters from China, the USA, Switzerland, Ireland, Russia and England against Thai opponents.

The first bout of the night saw Petchmongkol Aor Udommongkol fight Xie Wei from China at 67kgs. The Chinese fighter relied on spectacular attacks that excited the large Chinese contigent of fans. While Xie relied on spinning backfists and other dizzying attacks Petchmonkol relied on the bread and butter basics. He constantly moved forwarded and won a 5,000 baht bonus. The two fighters clashed for three rounds and the judges scored the bout a draw.

Pompetch Sor Kanitsorn fought Willy Whipple from the USA in the second bout of the evening at 69 kilos. Whipple who came to Max via Sitmonchai gym is a technical brawler who fights with his heart on his sleeve. After a slow start from the American Whipple was able to slash at the young Pompetch with a peach of a left elbow. Whipple was able to finish off his opponent in the 2nd rounding gaining the win. Both boxers were awarded bonuses for their performance.

The bread and butter came out again when Orono Mokmuaythai fought China’s Shan Mengtao at 70 kilos. Orono stalked forwarded relying on hard body kicks that took the wind of Shan’s sails. The Chinese fighter’s heart bottomed out in the third round and Orono was given the judge’s nod along with a 5,000 baht bonus.

In a rematch Taksila Sor Kamsing fought Luca Negreira from Switzerland at 72kgs. The Swiss fighter was lighting up Taksila with sharp straight punches and devastating leg kicks, a trademark tactic of his camp Sitmonchai. Negreira pummeled his way into the second round and Taksila was unresponsive. The lack of attack or defense from the Thai made the referee call off the fight as a no contest. Max Muay Thai policies encourage fighters to perform in the ring and a lack of action on Taksila's part confirmed the referee's decision. The Swiss put on an impressive display nevertheless and was given a 5,000 baht bonus.

Sean Clancy battled stadium veteran Gongpibob Petchyindee Academy in the prelude to the main event at 66kg. The experienced Gongpibob sat on the ropes evading the Irish fighter until the third round when Clancy was able to cut him with an elbow. Clancy seized on the opportunity to put the Thai away with a 3rd round KO victory.

Russia battled Thailand in the main event with Koban Petchasira taking on Yurik Davtyan at 75 kilos. The big boys battled it out for three exciting rounds with both boxers gaining the super bonus. It was a particularly exciting bout as the sharp handed Yurik was teeing off on Koban in the first and second. The Russian would pivot to the side and would fire away with accurate hands. Koban suffered a 8 count in the second but was able to regain himself and press forward with his attack spearing in the knees in the third round. His efforts were able to gain him the victory.

The last bought of the evening saw Sam Gough from England duke it out with Teelek Yellikitgym at 77 kilos. The beanpole of a fighter Sam was able to cut Teelek in the second and unloaded with his punches. Teelek had a hard time dealing with the height of Sam and the English boxer out of Kiatphonthip gym in Bangkok was awarded the victory.

Max Ultimate is live every Sunday night at 7:20pm Thai time on Channel 8 and can also be streamed live with English Commentary on the Fite App.