(PHOTO: Vorn Viva)

The semi-finals and finals are being held at the TV5 stadium, with the final fights and ceremonies on Sunday. Van Chanvay is out, beat by Long Sophy on points. Leap Somnang threw in the towel in the 2nd against Chan Vireak due to sickness. Vorn Viva and Sen Bunthen both advanced. Today’s notable fights include Bheut Kam against Kao Bunheng at 63.5, Em Vutha vs Van Chanvait at 57,  and, AND! Ot Phoutang vs Chey(ng?) Ratana, who with flamboyant spinning back kicks and ax kicks, beat veteran May Sopheap two days ago to advance.

RESULTS: Em Vutha stopped Van Chanvait in the 4th with relentless low kicks. Bheut Kam cruised passed Kao Bunheng in 5 and Chan (not Chey or Chang) Ratana lost to Ot Phoutang by decision — Kam  and Ot treading mostly on reputation as nether of their opponents put up a terribly convincing fight.

In other news, Ot is fighting Chey Kosal tomorrow night in Battambang — Pich Sophan is also on the card, not sure against who — for a big Katun festival in Maung.