PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Victor Caffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Fung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Caffey
vs
Fung

169 cm
23
164 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

176 cm
24
160 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

World class MT
Very quick

World class MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Caffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lou Fung!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Victor Caffey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Caffey is predictable there
and Fung counters with a slapping leg kick.

Fung instigates a clinch.
Fung misses with a knee strike.
Caffey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fung.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fung lands an elbow inside.
Fung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caffey managing to block the knees to the body from Fung.
Fung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caffey trying to land knees to the body.
Caffey managing to block the knees to the body from Fung.
Caffey wants to break free but Fung has control.
Fung lands an elbow inside.
Fung blocks the elbow strike.
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Caffey's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fung looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caffey working Fung over with knees to the body.
Caffey tries to land a knee to the head but Fung blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but Fung blocks it.
Caffey managing to block the knees to the body from Fung.
Fung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Caffey avoiding damage as Fung throws knees to the body.
Fung lands an elbow just above Caffey 's eye.
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caffey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fung's face.

It looks like Lou Fung has been cut.
Fung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caffey.
Caffey misses with a knee strike.
Fung misses with an elbow strike.
Caffey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caffey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fung.
Caffey stalling in the clinch but Fung improves position.
Caffey avoiding damage as Fung throws knees to the body.
Caffey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caffey takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Fung trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fung blocks an elbow strike.
Caffey misses with a knee strike.
Caffey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fung lands an elbow inside that Caffey shrugs off.
Fung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Caffey's face.
Fung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caffey avoids it.
Fung lands an elbow inside that Caffey shrugs off.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caffey.
Fung takes an elbow to the forehead.

Caffey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caffey checks a leg kick.
Caffey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caffey's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caffey delivers a nice body kick.
Caffey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caffey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Fung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Fung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caffey.
Caffey slips under a jab from Fung.
Caffey throws a head kick but Fung moves out of range.
A head kick by Caffey misses
and Fung counters with a right hand to the body.

Caffey rushes Fung and presses him up against the ropes.

Caffey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Fung clinches up with Caffey and pushes him back against the ropes.
Caffey blocks an elbow strike.
Fung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caffey blocks the elbow strike.
Fung scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caffey.
Fung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caffey's defenses.
Fung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caffey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fung avoids a wild elbow strike from Caffey.
Caffey avoids the elbow strike from Fung, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fung avoids it.
Caffey missing with knees to the body.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Caffey breaks the clinch.
Caffey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caffey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fung throws a sloppy head kick and Caffey moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Caffey.
Fung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caffey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caffey doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Fung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fung.
Fung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fung lands a jab to Caffey's midsection.
Fung avoids the head kick by Caffey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caffey motions for Fung to come forward. Caffey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caffey tries a head kick but it misses.

Fung tries to keep at a distance but Caffey has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caffey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fung looking to throw knees to the head but Caffey is blocking nicely.
Fung managing to block the knees to the body from Caffey.
Fung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fung tries a body shot but Caffey blocks it.
Fung tries to land knees in the clinch but Caffey avoids the damage to the body.
Caffey misses with a knee strike.
Fung pushes Caffey back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caffey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fung trying to land knees to the body.
Fung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caffey with a knee to the head.
Caffey tries to land knees in the clinch but Fung avoids the damage to the body.
Fung misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lou Fung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lou Fung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Caffey misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Caffey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Fung closes the distance and clinches.
Lou Fung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caffey's defenses.
Fung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Caffey.
Fung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caffey can't break the clinch.
Caffey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caffey tries to land a knee to the head but Fung blocks with his arms.
Fung looking to throw knees to the head but Caffey is blocking nicely.
Fung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fung trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Caffey.
Fung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but Caffey blocks with his arms.
Fung tries to land knees in the clinch but Caffey avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but Fung blocks it.
Fung trying to land knees to the body.
Caffey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but Caffey blocks with his arms.
Fung dodges an elbow strike from Caffey.
Caffey connects with a knee to the head.
Fung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caffey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fung misses with a knee strike.
Caffey trying to control the position but instead, Fung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caffey into the ropes.
Caffey lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caffey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fung's face.
Caffey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Caffey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fung.
Caffey lands an elbow just above Fung 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caffey lands a damaging elbow.
Fung throws an elbow but it misses.
Fung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caffey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fung is defending well for now.
Fung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caffey is looking to control Fung's arms but Fung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caffey has his back to the ropes.
Caffey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fung tries a knee to the head but Caffey blocks it.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but Fung blocks it.
Fung tries a knee to the head but Caffey blocks it.
Fung lands a damaging elbow.
Fung looking to throw knees to the head but Caffey is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caffey blocks an elbow strike from Fung.
Fung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caffey misses with an elbow strike.
Caffey blocks an elbow strike.
Caffey lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Caffey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Fung's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Fung takes a swing at Caffey's ribcage but misses.
Caffey moves forwards but Fung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caffey lands with a shot to the body.
Caffey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caffey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victor Caffey is winning the standup battle so far.
Fung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caffey throws a head kick but Fung moves out of range.
Caffey misses with a head kick.

Caffey rushes Fung and presses him up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Caffey throws an elbow but misses.
Caffey working Fung over with knees to the body.
Caffey managing to block the knees to the body from Fung.
Caffey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caffey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fung avoids it.
Caffey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fung blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Caffey managing to block the knees to the body from Fung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fung is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Caffey connects with a knee to the head.

Caffey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Caffey gets tackled into the ropes by Fung. Fung maintains the clinch.
Caffey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Caffey.
Fung takes a knee right on the jaw!

Fung is rocked!
Caffey lands an elbow that stopped Fung in his tracks for a moment.
Fung is still on wobbly legs! Can Caffey finish him?
Fung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Caffey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caffey connects with a knee to the head.
Caffey with a knee to the head.
Caffey managing to block the knees to the body from Fung.
Caffey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caffey.

Caffey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caffey throws a sloppy head kick and Fung moves out of range easily.
Fung connects with a solid leg kick.
Caffey misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Caffey blocks the leg kick.
Fung moves away from the strike by Caffey.
The fighters circling - Caffey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Caffey misses its intended target.
Caffey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fung throws a push kick but Caffey slaps the foot to one side.

Fung closes the distance and pushes Caffey back into the ropes.
Caffey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fung avoids it.
Caffey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fung missing with knees to the body.
Fung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fung lands a nice elbow.
Caffey avoids the elbow strike from Fung, against the ropes.
Caffey lands an elbow just above Fung 's eye.
Fung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caffey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fung trying to land knees to the body.

Caffey breaks the clinch.
Fung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fung thows a body shot but no joy.
Caffey throws a sloppy head kick and Fung moves out of range easily.
Fung tries to score with a low kick but Caffey moves his leg out of the way.
Fung throws a leg kick but Caffey moved away.
Caffey lands with a nice body kick.
Caffey misses with a head kick.
Fung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caffey misses with a head kick.

Fung darts in and clinches Caffey up against the ropes.
Caffey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fung has him pressed against the ropes.
Caffey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fung throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Fung.
Caffey landing knees to the body.
Fung misses with a knee strike.
Fung tries a knee to the head but Caffey blocks it.
Fung takes an elbow to the temple.
Caffey lands a knee to the head.
Caffey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fung's face.
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Caffey lands an elbow inside.

Caffey manages to break the clinch.
Fung tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caffey checks a low kick from Fung.
Caffey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fung. That did some damage!
Caffey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caffey. That did some damage!
Caffey lands with a shot to the body.
Caffey throws a head kick that misses.
Fung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Caffey had his way with Lou Fung in that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Fung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Caffey throws a wild body kick that Fung sees coming a mile off.
Fung blocks a head kick by Caffey.
Fung seems to have recovered his senses.
Caffey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fung.
Caffey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fung misses with the combination.
Fung lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Fung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caffey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Caffey avoids a wild elbow strike from Fung.
Fung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey misses with a knee to the head.
Caffey misses with a knee strike.
Fung avoiding damage as Caffey throws knees to the body.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but Fung blocks it.
Fung tries to land a knee to the head but Caffey blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fung as Caffey tries to tie him up.
Fung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caffey takes an elbow to the temple.
Caffey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Caffey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caffey tries a head kick but it misses.
Fung throws a leg kick which misses Caffey's front leg but catches the back leg as Caffey tries to avoid it.
Caffey throws a combination. Fung tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caffey misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caffey misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Fung.
Fung cracks the inside of Caffey's front leg.
Caffey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caffey throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fung cracks the inside of Caffey's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fung lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caffey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caffey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caffey rather than just go for the knockout.

Fung moves into the clinch successfully.
Fung missing with knees to the body.
Caffey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fung throws an elbow but it misses.
Fung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caffey avoids it.
Fung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caffey managing to block the knees to the body from Fung.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Fung.
I think Fung 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!