PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Kung Fu Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the ring accompanied by Shaolin Monastic chanting. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fu Master
vs
Xiaolong

179 cm
26
150 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

173 cm
36
158 lbs
33 - 15 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Fu Master!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master wants to clinch.
Xiaolong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Master at a distance.
Master gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands with an uppercut that bounces Master off the ropes and back into range.
Xiaolong thows a leg kick but Master checks it
and Master counters with a solid body kick.
Master takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiaolong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaolong.
Master throws a front kick aimed at Xiaolong's knee but Xiaolong avoids it well.
Master tries to clinch but Xiaolong is having none of it.
Master misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Master ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Master has managed to clinch.
Master blocks a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong has a couple of punches blocked by Master.
Master throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Nice body punch from Xiaolong - that landed with a thud.
Xiaolong misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong crunches a lovely knee into Master's ribcage.
Xiaolong avoids the elbow strike from Master, against the ropes.
Master blocking some punches.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Master has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Xiaolong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
Xiaolong lands a right hand.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong misses with a punch to the body.
Master stalling the fight.
Xiaolong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've been informed that Xiaolong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Master lands a nice elbow.
Xiaolong lands a nice uppercut.
Xiaolong blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Master throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaolong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Master blocks it with crossed arms.
Xiaolong trying to control the position but instead, Master has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaolong into the ropes.
Master throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master takes a shot to the head.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands with a right to the head.
Xiaolong is looking to control Master's arms but Master gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiaolong has his back to the ropes.
Master is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiaolong gets an underhook and turns Master into the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xiaolong.

It looks like Kung Fu Master has been cut.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Xiaolong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaolong misses with a straight left.
Xiaolong motions for Master to come forward. Xiaolong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Master circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Master blocks it.
Xiaolong is looking to chop away at Master's legs.
Xiaolong walks into a jab.
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the body.

Xiaolong forces Master back against the ropes and clinches.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiaolong gets an underhook and turns Master into the ropes.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Master throws knees to the body.
Master trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Master takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master tries a knee to the head but Xiaolong blocks it.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaolong avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.
Xiaolong looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
Master lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Master.
Xiaolong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaolong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a body punch.
Xiaolong lands with a right to the head.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
A short uppercut from Xiaolong.
Still in the clinch, Xiaolong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Master misses with the head strike.
Master with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Master looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaolong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Master is looking to clinch.
Xiaolong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Master.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick that is checked

and Master moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Master.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Master throws an elbow but misses.
Master throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xiaolong as Master tries to tie him up.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiaolong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Master landing knees to the body.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Master blocks an uppercut.
Xiaolong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Knees to the body from Master.
Xiaolong throws a punch but it's blocked by Master.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xiaolong throws an elbow but misses.
Li Xiaolong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xiaolong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaolong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Master wants to stall.
Master lands a knee to the body.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the head.
Master prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master lands an uppercut.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master lands a knee to the body.
Xiaolong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaolong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Master.
Xiaolong misses with a knee strike.
Xiaolong lands a shot to the body.

Xiaolong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot.
Master with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiaolong to score with a decent uppercut.
Master misses with a left hand
and Xiaolong counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range and Master settles back down.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Master.
A shot to the liver by Xiaolong. Beautiful body shot.
Xiaolong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Master moves away.
Xiaolong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiaolong, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Master misses
and Xiaolong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Master misses with a kick to the body.
Xiaolong scores with a nice strike.
Master moves in looking to clinch but Xiaolong pushes him off.
Master misses with a head kick.
Xiaolong stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Master needs to keep his hands up - Xiaolong had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Master avoids it.
Xiaolong moves forwards but Master connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Master down.
Xiaolong lands with an uppercut that bounces Master off the ropes and back into range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the side of Master's head.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaolongs head.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Master controlling the action here for a moment.
Xiaolong looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Xiaolong dips to his left and cracks Master with an uppercut!
Xiaolong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Master ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaolong moves away.
Master attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Master is looking to clinch.
Master misses with a leg kick.
Master fails with an attempt to clinch.
Master misses with an uppercut.
Master has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Master there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiaolong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong digs a good body shot into Master's ribs.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Master sees coming a mile off.
Xiaolong lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Master down.
Master takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong 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.
Xiaolong moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.
Xiaolong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Master thuds his right hand into Xiaolong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but Master moves out of range easily.
Xiaolong wants to slow Master down by chopping away at his legs.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
Xiaolong throws a combination that misses
and Master counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Master throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Master misses with a body kick.
Master wants to clinch up but Xiaolong keeps it at a distance.
Master takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crunch! Master slams his shin into Xiaolong's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaolong lands a jab.
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Master.
Master scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiaolong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Xiaolong forces Master back against the ropes and clinches.
Xiaolong is trying to stall.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Master lands a left hand.
Xiaolong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaolong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Master trying to control the position but instead, Xiaolong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Master into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow strike.
Master blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiaolong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Master.
Xiaolong working Master over with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Master.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
Master is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaolong wants to stall.
A short left from Xiaolong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Master up against the ropes.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Master is looking to control Xiaolong's arms but Xiaolong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Master has his back to the ropes.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaolong lands with a short shot to the 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!
Xiaolong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Master is keeping busy.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xiaolong throws an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master is trying to stall.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaolong really dominated that round.
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.

Master swinging wildly here.

Xiaolong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Master, pushing him back against the ropes.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xiaolong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Master lands a nice knee to the body.
Xiaolong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaolong dodges an elbow strike from Master.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Xiaolong.
A short left from Xiaolong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master pushes Xiaolong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Master uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xiaolong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Master blocks the elbow strike.

Xiaolong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaolong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiaolong connects with a nice looking jab.
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Master misses with a hook. Xiaolong ducked under it nicely.
Xiaolong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Xiaolong has managed to clinch.
Master blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong is trying to force a seperation but Master has the dominant position.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Master's elbow.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Master with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Master tries to throw a body punch but Xiaolong avoids it by throwing Master back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Master - that landed with a thud.
Master misses with a knee to the head.
Master trying to land knees to the body.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master blocking some punches.
Master tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Master wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.
Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Master uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
Xiaolong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Master leaning against his opponent.
Master tries to work over Xiaolong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Master.
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiaolong is defending well for now.
Master lands an elbow that stopped Xiaolong in his tracks for a moment.
Xiaolong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Master's defenses.
Xiaolong lands a right hand.
Master misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Xiaolong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Master blocks it with crossed arms.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
A short right from Xiaolong on the inside.
Master throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master tries to stall but Xiaolong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Master scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaolong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xiaolong as Master tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Master blocks a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong works on Master's body with a couple of short punches.
Master tries to stall but Xiaolong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaolong dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Master tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiaolong pushes Master away with a front kick.
Xiaolong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Master throws a head kick but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Master moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.
Master pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiaolong slips a jab from Master.
Master misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Master looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Master throws a head kick but Xiaolong moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master is looking to clinch.
Xiaolong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiaolong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Master moves away from the strike by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the body.
Master moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Master.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiaolong.
Master blocking some punches.
Master misses with an elbow over the top.
Li Xiaolong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master slowing the pace effectively.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage 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!
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Master just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xiaolong's brow.
Xiaolong tries to throw a body punch but Master avoids it by throwing Xiaolong back against the ropes.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Kung Fu Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiaolong looking to stall.
Xiaolong misses with a punch on the inside.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Xiaolong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiaolong is defending well for now.
Master prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaolongs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
Master tries to work over Xiaolong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the temple.
Master has Xiaolong pushed against the ropes.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kung Fu Master.
Well Xiaolong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaolong! Li Xiaolong retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Li Xiaolong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kung Fu Master was interviewed post fight and said 'There's no way I lost fair, He must have cheated! I am unbeatable! '.