PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kicky McPuncherton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McPuncherton
vs
Kongo

200 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

193 cm
37
240 lbs
30 - 12 - 0

World class MT
Granite chin

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kicky McPuncherton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cheick Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a jab but it's blocked by McPuncherton.
McPuncherton blocks a low kick nicely.
McPuncherton jabs Kongo right on the nose. Kongo blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Cheick Kongo has been cut.
Kongo avoids the head kick by McPuncherton.
Kongo moves out of range as McPuncherton strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McPuncherton.
McPuncherton lands with a hook. Kongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
McPuncherton tries to land a leg kick but Kongo saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from McPuncherton.
Good leg kick by Kongo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kongo misses with a wild body shot.
Kongo scores with a head kick.

It looks like Kicky McPuncherton has been cut.
Kongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kongo tries a low kick but McPuncherton avoids it.
McPuncherton pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McPuncherton is out of range and Kongo settles back down.
McPuncherton blocks a low kick nicely.
McPuncherton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Kongo is predictable there
and McPuncherton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheick Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPuncherton.
Kongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
McPuncherton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McPuncherton.
McPuncherton slips a jab from Kongo.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Kongo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kongo looks to throw a body kick
and McPuncherton counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherton 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.
Kongo tries to work over McPuncherton's front leg with a kick but McPuncherton checks it.
McPuncherton tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kongo. That's going to slow McPuncherton down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McPuncherton connects with a nice looking jab.
McPuncherton looks to land a body kick but Kongo moved away.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo misses with a low kick.
Kongo delivers a nice body kick.
McPuncherton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPuncherton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McPuncherton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kongo throws a looping overhand right but McPuncherton ducks down to avoid it.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kongo with a hook.
McPuncherton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kongo scores with a leg kick.
Kongo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McPuncherton is out of range.
McPuncherton fails to land with a series of punches.
Kongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McPuncherton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kongo swings for the body but McPuncherton moves out of range.

Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
McPuncherton is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns McPuncherton into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongo.
McPuncherton is trying to stall.

Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo throws a front kick aimed at McPuncherton's knee but McPuncherton avoids it well.
McPuncherton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kongo looks for the body kick but McPuncherton saw that one coming.
Kongo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cheick Kongo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

McPuncherton avoids the head kick by Kongo.
McPuncherton is looking to land body kicks.
Kongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McPuncherton.
McPuncherton misses with a looping left.
Kongo throws a low kick, looking for McPuncherton's leg but McPuncherton calmly moves out of range.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Kongo throws a body kick that misses.
McPuncherton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as McPuncherton blocks the leg kick.
Kongo throws a lazy head kick
and McPuncherton counters with a nice body kick.
McPuncherton takes a swing at Kongo's ribcage but misses.
Kongo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McPuncherton motions for Kongo to come forward. McPuncherton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McPuncherton throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuncherton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kongo feints and then cracks McPuncherton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McPuncherton down.
Kicky McPuncherton is winning the standup battle so far.
McPuncherton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McPuncherton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPuncherton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McPuncherton throws a wild body kick that Kongo sees coming a mile off.
Kongo tries to work over McPuncherton's front leg with a kick but McPuncherton checks it.
Kongo throws a low kick, looking for McPuncherton's leg but McPuncherton calmly moves out of range.
McPuncherton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo blocks a head kick by McPuncherton.
Kongo throws a body kick that misses.
McPuncherton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kongo counters with a one-two to the body.
McPuncherton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McPuncherton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kongo motions for McPuncherton to come forward. Kongo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPuncherton.
Kongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McPuncherton throws an off balance right hand
and Kongo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kongo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kongo is looking to chop away at McPuncherton's legs.
Kongo misses with a kick to the body.
Kongo throws a big shot that misses.
Kongo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kongo.
McPuncherton cracks Kongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from McPuncherton.
The fighters circle momentarily. McPuncherton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Kongo finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Kongo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kongo throws a head kick but McPuncherton moves out of range.
Good exchange - McPuncherton coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McPuncherton checks it well.
Kongo looks to score with a jab to the body but McPuncherton is just out of range.
McPuncherton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kongo, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherton lands an overhand right.
McPuncherton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kongo throws a front kick that sends McPuncherton stumbling back into the ropes.
McPuncherton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kongo lands a glancing blow to the side of McPuncherton's head.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo checks a low kick from McPuncherton.
Kongo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kongo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McPuncherton cracks Kongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kongo cracks McPuncherton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

McPuncherton is rocked!
Kongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cheick Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McPuncherton walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Kongo and drops face first to the floor! McPuncherton's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with McPuncherton in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cheick Kongo!
After the fight, Cheick Kongo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.