Sanchai vs Nopparat part 5

these two fought each other again tonight for the 5th time and it was another close thriller

Sanchai vs Nopparat part 5

Sanchai showing his usual sublime skills early on, but Nopparat also on top form making it very close, Sanchai had a great 3rd, but Noparta a huge 4th round, where he repeatedly span Sanchai to the canvas and also landed with solid knees that really slowed Sanchai down. Sanchai had to chase the fight in the final round as he was behind and shook up Nopparat a little with punches and scored well with kicks and knees. The fight finished super close again, but Nopparat got the nod and won Sanchai's Lumpini 130 pound title in the process

Sanchai vs Nopparat part 5

Sanchai vs Nopparat part 5

Looks like Nopparat's trainer Hatyai Kiatchaiyo, is backing a great team in the World cup too! :)

Sanchai vs Nopparat part 5

Sanchai showing his usual sublime skills early on, but Nopparat also on top form making it very close, Sanchai had a great 3rd, but Noparta a huge 4th round, where he repeatedly span Sanchai to the canvas and also landed with solid knees that really slowed Sanchai down. Sanchai had to chase the fight in the final round as he was behind and shook up Nopparat a little with punches and scored well with kicks and knees. The fight finished super close again, but Nopparat got the nod and won Sanchai's Lumpini 130 pound title in the process

Looks like a great fight. Thanks for posting the photos and write up Rob.

Brilliant photos as usual Rob. All the fights have been close between these two. Sanchai does seem to find tall knee fighters hard to beat. I would love to have seen the fight.

Ive just posted a small report on this show on muaythai2000.com

click here for report

Great report and pic's as usual Rob, keep up the good work!

FB'Slim

I've just noticed - How come in one of the pictures, neither fighter is wearing anklets, but in the other pictures they are?

I think quite a few Thai fighters take the anklets off in the later rounds, not sure why maybe when they havewarmed up a little?

Top notch Rob...as always.

I think its less painful to take them off after rather than during the fight. Due to swelling i would think???

didnt see you there Rob... cracking show though ,apart from seeing some huge fat woman beat the shit out of her kids and i mean kids (4 or 5 yrs max) while every man and copper just stood and watched made me sick to my stomach and when i tried to say something was just ushered away ... did put a dampner on whole nite though ...

Russ

Did see Mr Trainor though ... weve only ever spoke once before though so dont think he recognised me.

Russ