PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shamus McDermid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Vizcarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDermid comes to the ring accompanied by The Drunken Scotsman - The Irish Rovers. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

McDermid
vs
Vizcarra

195 cm
28
222 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

193 cm
23
214 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Great elbows
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shamus McDermid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norman Vizcarra!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vizcarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermid.
McDermid misses with a kick to the body
and Vizcarra counters with a three punch combo that has McDermid backing up. McDermid nods at Vizcarra to acknowledge the strikes.
McDermid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vizcarra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Norman Vizcarra has been cut.
Vizcarra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vizcarra thuds his shin into the meat of McDermid's side.
Vizcarra throws a body kick that misses.
McDermid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDermid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDermid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra blocks a head kick by McDermid.
Vizcarra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDermid tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Vizcarra counter with a right hand.
McDermid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vizcarra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDermid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDermid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vizcarra checks a low kick from McDermid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDermid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vizcarra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Vizcarra tenderised McDermid's leg. McDermid is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDermid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vizcarra throws a head kick that misses.
McDermid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vizcarra sees it coming and avoids it easily.

McDermid darts in and clinches Vizcarra up against the ropes.
McDermid throws an elbow that misses.
McDermid landing knees to the body.
Vizcarra trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McDermid fails to land.
Vizcarra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vizcarra misses with a knee to the head.
Vizcarra lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vizcarra avoiding damage as McDermid throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vizcarra lands an elbow inside.
Vizcarra keeps control of McDermid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDermid blocks an elbow strike.
McDermid pushes off an throws an elbow but Vizcarra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vizcarra lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on McDermid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vizcarra lands a nice elbow.
Vizcarra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDermid is keeping busy.
McDermid blocks an elbow strike from Vizcarra.
McDermid managing to block the knees to the body from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra misses with an elbow strike.
McDermid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vizcarra takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vizcarra working McDermid over with knees to the body.
Vizcarra throws an elbow that misses.
Vizcarra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermid is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vizcarra just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDermid's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Vizcarra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra'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.

Vizcarra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDermid backs up against the ropes.

Vizcarra rushes McDermid and presses him up against the ropes.
Vizcarra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDermid lands a right hand.
Vizcarra lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vizcarra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vizcarra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDermid misses with an elbow strike.
Vizcarra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDermid blocks it with crossed arms.
Vizcarra lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vizcarra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McDermid missing with knees to the body.
Vizcarra dodges an elbow strike from McDermid.
Vizcarra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

McDermid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vizcarra lands a two punch combo.
McDermid slips a straight right by Vizcarra.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vizcarra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vizcarra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vizcarra looking to slow down the pace here.
Vizcarra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDermid blocks it with crossed arms.
McDermid managing to block the knees to the body from Vizcarra.
McDermid pushes off an throws an elbow but Vizcarra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McDermid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vizcarra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermid.
Vizcarra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDermid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vizcarra throws an elbow that misses.
Vizcarra lands a nice knee to the body.
McDermid throws an elbow that misses.
Vizcarra lands a knee to the head.
McDermid lands a damaging elbow.
McDermid misses with an elbow over the top.
McDermid looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vizcarra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDermid.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vizcarra takes an elbow to the forehead.

McDermid manages to break the clinch.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vizcarra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vizcarra throws a head kick but McDermid moves out of range.
McDermid tries to clinch but Vizcarra moves out of range.
Vizcarra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDermid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vizcarra throws a right and a left that McDermid avoids nicely.
McDermid tries to clinch but Vizcarra moves out of range.
Vizcarra wants to clinch up but McDermid keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from McDermid tenderised Vizcarra's leg. Vizcarra is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDermid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vizcarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vizcarra slips under a jab.
Vizcarra misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Vizcarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra's cut.
That's time! McDermid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vizcarra checks a leg kick.
Vizcarra cracks McDermid with an open hand slap.
Vizcarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vizcarra's corner calls for a 1-2. Vizcarra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vizcarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vizcarra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDermid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vizcarra throws a right hand that McDermid ducks under and follows up with a left that McDermid also avoids with ease.
Vizcarra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDermid throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Vizcarra does no damage.
McDermid is looking to clinch.
Jab by McDermid.
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!
Vizcarra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDermid wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vizcarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDermid misses with a looping right.
Vizcarra tries to land a leg kick but McDermid saw it coming and moves away.
Vizcarra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDermid moves in looking to clinch but Vizcarra pushes him off.
McDermid cracks the inside of Vizcarra's front leg.
Vizcarra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDermid can pounce on him.
Vizcarra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDermid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vizcarra misses with a body shot.
McDermid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDermid moves out of range of the body kick from Vizcarra.
McDermid connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vizcarra tries to clinch but McDermid is having none of it.
McDermid scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDermid drives through and clinches with Vizcarra against the ropes.
Vizcarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vizcarra blocks a body shot from McDermid.
Vizcarra looking to throw knees to the head but McDermid is blocking nicely.
McDermid lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McDermid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vizcarra throws an elbow but misses.
Vizcarra wants to stall.
McDermid trying to control the position but instead, Vizcarra has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermid into the ropes.
Vizcarra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDermid throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vizcarra scores a nice knee to the body.
Vizcarra throws an elbow that misses.
McDermid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDermid misses with some punches.
Vizcarra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermid is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamus McDermid clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra'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.

McDermid tries to clinch there but Vizcarra circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDermid.
Vizcarra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermid scores with a leg kick.
Vizcarra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vizcarra misses with a double jab.
McDermid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vizcarra looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermid is just out of range.
A big right from Vizcarra misses.
McDermid doesn't manage to clinch there - Vizcarra circles away.
McDermid connects with a jab.
McDermid lands an overhand right.

Vizcarra is rocked!

That has opened up Norman Vizcarra's cut even more.
A jab from McDermid misses.

Vizcarra walks into a straight right hand and goes down! McDermid rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Vizcarra has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Vizcarra is still on wobbly legs! Can McDermid finish him?
Vizcarra is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slow jab from McDermid misses its intended target.
Vizcarra misses with an uppercut. McDermid saw that one coming.
McDermid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermid throws a lazy head kick
and Vizcarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vizcarra seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice cross by McDermid.
Vizcarra thuds his right hand into McDermid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDermid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vizcarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDermid.
Vizcarra lands a slapping body shot.
McDermid tries to close the distance and clinch but Vizcarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vizcarra misses the target.
Vizcarra scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Vizcarra.
McDermid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vizcarra.
McDermid fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDermid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermid is looking to slow Vizcarra down with leg kicks.
Vizcarra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vizcarra clobbers McDermid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermid wants to clinch.
McDermid throws a shot from downtown. Vizcarra moves away and avoids it.
Vizcarra scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDermid misses with an elbow strike.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDermid tries to circle away but Vizcarra has him pinned against the ropes.
Vizcarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vizcarra throws an elbow but it misses.
McDermid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermid lands a nice elbow.

McDermid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vizcarra lands a jab to the nose.
McDermid misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamus McDermid takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Vizcarra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vizcarra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vizcarra throws a nice looking combination but McDermid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from McDermid misses its intended target.
McDermid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vizcarra lands with a right hand.
Vizcarra keeps the fight on the outside.
Vizcarra looks to land a combination but McDermid avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from McDermid.
Norman Vizcarra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDermid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Vizcarra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDermid throws an overhand right that lands on Vizcarra's shoulder, as Vizcarra tries to avoid the shot.
Vizcarra misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vizcarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vizcarra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermid takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDermid misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDermid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vizcarra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDermid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vizcarra is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vizcarra.
McDermid circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermid avoids the head kick by Vizcarra.
Vizcarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vizcarra moves out of range of the strikes.
Vizcarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vizcarra throws a poor cross that misses
and Vizcarra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

McDermid instigates a clinch.
Vizcarra tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermid avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermid lands a knee to the body.
Vizcarra is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vizcarra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vizcarra misses with an elbow over the top.
Vizcarra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermid avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by McDermid.
McDermid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vizcarra dodges an elbow strike from McDermid.
Vizcarra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vizcarra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDermid managing to block the knees to the body from Vizcarra.
McDermid lands a body shot.
McDermid is trying to break free.
McDermid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vizcarra misses with an elbow over the top.
McDermid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vizcarra throws an elbow but it misses.
McDermid wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McDermid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDermid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McDermid!
Shamus McDermid made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Just call me Jack the Ripper because anyone that gets in this ring with me is leaving cut up!'.