PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between KJ Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Un Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Un Hero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mason
vs
Hero

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, KJ Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Un Hero!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hero.
Hero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Hero has managed to clinch.
Mason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hero blocking some punches.
Mason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Hero presses Mason against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Hero is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hero avoids it.
Hero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Hero is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hero.
Mason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hero avoids it.
Hero tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mason throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hero.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hero lands with a right to the head.
Mason lands an elbow inside that Hero shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Hero.

Hero manages to break the clinch.
Hero misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Hero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
That kick from Hero tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hero feints a jab promting Mason to slip. Hero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mason slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hero cracks Mason with a good jab.

Hero scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Mason to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

Mason is rocked!

It looks like KJ Mason has been cut.

Hero moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Hero digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero lands with a shot to the body.

Hero lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Mason goes down! The ref sends Hero to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Mason is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
KJ Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero lands a right and a left and another right! Mason goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Un Hero!