Garrett Smylie delivered a sensational performance to claim the WBC International Super Welterweight Championship, stopping his opponent in the fourth round after a dominant and composed display of MuayThai skill and power.
Stepping up on just a week’s notice after Thai fighter Yodsaenchai was forced to withdraw due to injury, Smylie showed no signs of hesitation, demonstrating sharp technique, resilience, and fight IQ from the opening bell.
The first round saw both men testing range with calculated exchanges — Smylie firing stabbing rear-leg teeps to the torso while Cooper responded with strong knees and an impressive spin and dump from the clinch. As the bout progressed into the third round, the pace quickened with both athletes displaying the full arsenal of MuayThai. Cooper found moments of success inside the clinch with trip attempts, but Smylie answered with thudding low kicks and piercing teeps that began to take their toll.
In round four, Smylie pressed forward with intent. Cooper continued to battle back, but Smylie’s relentless pressure and precision began to shift the momentum decisively. After tripping Cooper in the clinch and landing a heavy body kick across his back, Smylie took full command — delivering a sharp elbow that dropped Cooper for an eight count.
Sensing the finish, Smylie unleashed a stunning combination of a spinning elbow followed by a crushing body kick that ended the contest emphatically. Cooper was unable to beat the referee’s count, sealing a dramatic stoppage victory for Smylie.
With this impressive win, Garrett Smylie not only claimed the WBC International Super Welterweight title but also announced himself as a serious force in the division — a statement performance from a fighter who took his opportunity and made it count in spectacular fashion.