PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sun Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evender Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Last in Line. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Wukong
vs
Holyfield

196 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Good gas tank

Non-Stop Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sun Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evender Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wukong lands a jab.
Holyfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holyfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wukong at a distance.
Holyfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wukong.
Holyfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wukong.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Wukong.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Wukong moves out of range.
Wukong misses with an uppercut. Holyfield saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Holyfield there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holyfield cracks Wukong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Wukong moves out of range.
Holyfield stalks Wukong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wukong's face. Wukong staggers backwards, shaken.
Holyfield scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Wukong is rocked!
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wukong manages to avoid it.
Wukong tries to land a front kick but Holyfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wukong was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield.
Holyfield moves out of range of the body kick from Wukong.
Holyfield stuns Wukong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wukong looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyfield is just out of range.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Holyfield lands a jab.
Holyfield throws a body punch but Wukong moves out of range.
Holyfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wukong in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wukong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wukong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyfield.
Sloppy strikes from Wukong. Those never looked like landing.
Holyfield is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wukong lands a body shot.
Holyfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holyfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wukong misses with a double jab.
Holyfield swings for the body but Wukong moves out of range.
Wukong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyfield.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wukong throws a head kick that misses.
Holyfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Wukong should have avoided that one.
Holyfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evender Holyfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holyfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wukong avoids the body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holyfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wukong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Wukong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wukong manages to avoid it.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Wukong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wukong fails to land with a series of punches.
Wukong throws a jab when Holyfield was well out of range.
Wukong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield throws a jab when Wukong was well out of range.
Evender Holyfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holyfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wukong throws a wild body kick that Holyfield sees coming a mile off.
Wukong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Wukong slips under a jab from Holyfield.
Wukong lands with a nice body punch.
Holyfield misses with an uppercut.
Holyfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wukong misses with a body shot.
Wukong misses with a looping right.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Wukong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wukong. That's going to slow Holyfield down.
Wukong swinging wildly here.
Wukong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield swinging wildly here.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyfield misses with a straight right.
Holyfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wukong - that will leave a mark!
Wukong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wukong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
Holyfield throws a shot from downtown. Wukong moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evender Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyfield moves away from the strike by Wukong.
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Wukong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Wukong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Holyfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wukong throws out a powerful jab.
Holyfield scores with the left hand. Wukong knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holyfield lands a nice shot that snaps Wukong's head back.
Wukong lands a head kick!
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wukong moves away.
Holyfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wukong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wukong throws a leg kick which misses Holyfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Holyfield tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield thuds his right hand into Wukong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wukong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Wukong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wukong throws a head kick that misses.
Wukong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holyfield takes a step back to recover.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wukong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wukong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wukong scores with a leg kick.
Wukong avoids the body shot from Holyfield.
Wukong lands with a nice body kick.
Wukong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Wukong.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Wukong.
Wukong tries a head kick but it misses.
Wukong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holyfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Wukong.
Holyfield moves away from the strike by Wukong.
Wukong cracks Holyfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wukong connects with the punch.
Holyfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holyfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wukong.
Wukong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holyfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wukong looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyfield is just out of range.
Wukong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wukong throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holyfield!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Wukong clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wukong misses with the combination.
Wukong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield avoids the body shot from Wukong.
Holyfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holyfield misses the shot to the body.
Wukong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wukong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holyfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wukong on the side of the head.
Holyfield looks to land a combination but Wukong avoids it well.
Holyfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Wukong.
A telegraphed right hand from Holyfield misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wukong lands a nice looking body kick.
Holyfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong delivers a nice body kick.
Wukong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holyfield takes a swing at Wukong's ribcage but misses.
Wukong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wukong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holyfield's calf.
Holyfield looks to land a left hand but Wukong moved out of range nicely.
Holyfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wukong throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wukong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Wukong.
Wukong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wukong throws a sloppy head kick and Holyfield moves out of range easily.
Wukong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holyfield manages to avoid it.
Wukong with a nice cross.
Wukong throws a hook but Holyfield avoids it easily.
Wukong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Wukong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holyfield misses with a few strikes there.
Holyfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wukong.
Holyfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wukong throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wukong.
Holyfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wukong swings for the body but Holyfield moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Wukong had his way with Evender Holyfield in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Wukong as he connects with a hook.
Wukong misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Wukong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wukong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wukong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wukong.
Holyfield cracks Wukong with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Holyfield.
Wukong scores with a jab to the head.
Holyfield scores with a jab. Wukong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wukong. That's going to slow Holyfield down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Wukong.
Holyfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wukong throws a push kick but Holyfield slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wukong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wukong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holyfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holyfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holyfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holyfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wukong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Good shot there by Holyfield.
Wukong scores with a head kick. Holyfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wukong misses with a kick to the body.
Wukong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wukong throws a hook to the side of Holyfield's head but Holyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyfield's sensitive parts.
Wukong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wukong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wukong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holyfield.
Wukong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wukong just misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holyfield walks into a straight right hand from Wukong.
Holyfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Wukong ducks right into an uppercut from Holyfield.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield throws the left hand but Wukong avoids the punch easily.

Wukong drives through and clinches with Holyfield against the ropes.
Wukong lands an elbow just above Holyfield 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evender Holyfield.
I think Holyfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Evender Holyfield!
Evender Holyfield managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Non-Stop Nutrition, into his post fight interview.