PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Qing Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li Xiaolong is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kong
vs
Xiaolong

177 cm
37
171 lbs
40 - 10 - 0

173 cm
37
158 lbs
35 - 15 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction
Conquer

GREEN!160
Sun-Tzu. 15%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Qing Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kong moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaolong.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
Kong lands with a left to the head.
Xiaolong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaolong controls his hands.
Xiaolong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Qing Kong has been cut.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Xiaolong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiaolong throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiaolong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaolong scores with a punch to the head.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong misses with a looping right.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiaolong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
Xiaolong connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Xiaolong scores with a nice body kick.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiaolong misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick.
Xiaolong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiaolong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong lands a head kick. Xiaolong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiaolong.
Kong tries to counter by clinching up but Xiaolong breaks away and moves out of range.
Xiaolong with a nice cross.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Xiaolong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiaolong throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Xiaolong misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Kong misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong connects with a high kick.
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Kong's leg. Kong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiaolong misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaolong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiaolong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Xiaolong's ribs.
Xiaolong lands a front kick.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Xiaolong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaolong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiaolong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xiaolong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong feints and then cracks Xiaolong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiaolong down.
Kong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiaolong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xiaolong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qing Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kong misses.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kong counters by moving into the clinch.
Kong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xiaolong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Xiaolong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Xiaolong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiaolong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xiaolong looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaolong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xiaolong lands an elbow that stopped Kong in his tracks for a moment.
Xiaolong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiaolong gets an underhook and turns Kong into the ropes.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Kong dodges an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands a shot to the body.
Xiaolong avoids a wild elbow strike from Kong.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiaolong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
Kong tries to work over Xiaolong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xiaolong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Xiaolong. Those never looked like landing.
Xiaolong throws a nice head kick!
Kong throws a jab when Xiaolong was well out of range.
Xiaolong lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Kong down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiaolong.
Kong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiaolong counters with a body kick.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong scores with a body shot.
Xiaolong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiaolong.
Kong catches Xiaolong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiaolong! But no joy.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiaolong.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Xiaolong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaolong cracks the inside of Kong's front leg.
Xiaolong wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.

Kong instigates a clinch.
Xiaolong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xiaolong's face.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xiaolong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Kong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong gets through Xiaolong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong looking to slow down the pace here.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong prevents a body shot from Kong.
Xiaolong lands a damaging elbow.
Xiaolong tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong lands a left hand.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaolong misses with the head strike.
Kong throws an elbow that misses.
Xiaolong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaolong.

Xiaolong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Good leg kick by Xiaolong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Kong down.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Xiaolong moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiaolong. That snapped Kong's head back.
Xiaolong throws a push kick but Kong slaps the foot to one side.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaolong looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Xiaolong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kong is out of range and Xiaolong settles back down.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiaolong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaolong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiaolong! But no joy.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xiaolong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaolong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick.
Xiaolong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiaolong.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiaolong. Xiaolong obviously looking to wear him down.
Xiaolong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Xiaolong misses.
Kong is looking to counter the offense by Xiaolong and move into the clinch.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiaolong tries a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Li Xiaolong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiaolong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Xiaolong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiaolong.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiaolong.
Kong moves forwards but Xiaolong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kong moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiaolong.
A jab from Kong misses.
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kong blocks the low kick.
Xiaolong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiaolong tries a low kick but Kong avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Xiaolong tries to keep at a distance but Kong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Kong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaolong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaolong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Xiaolong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiaolong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaolong digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Xiaolong throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xiaolong.
Kong blocks the body kick.
Xiaolong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong tries to clinch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Kong sees coming a mile off.

Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Kong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kong obliges.
Qing Kong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xiaolong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Xiaolong avoids it by throwing Kong back against the ropes.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiaolong or not.
Xiaolong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaolong digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Xiaolong avoids the elbow strike from Kong, against the ropes.
Kong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaolong controls the action.
Kong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kong throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Xiaolong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaolong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
Kong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xiaolong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Kong prevents Xiaolong from breaking the clinch.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kong lands a nice knee to the body.
Xiaolong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Xiaolong cracks Kong with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Xiaolong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xiaolong obliges.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiaolong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaolong blocks an uppercut.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong blocking some punches.
Xiaolong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Xiaolong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Kong.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong misses with some punches.
Xiaolong has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong blocks an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Kong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Kong.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong blocking some punches.
Xiaolong trying to control the position but instead, Kong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaolong into the ropes.
Kong lands an elbow that stopped Xiaolong in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qing Kong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiaolong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the head.
Kong avoids the head kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.

Kong instigates a clinch.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xiaolong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
A short right from Xiaolong on the inside.
Xiaolong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong looks to throw an elbow but 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!
A body shot lands from Kong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaolong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaolong.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaolong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Xiaolong.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the temple.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xiaolong looking to slow down the pace here.
Xiaolong is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kong has denied him.
Xiaolong lands a good knee to the midsection. Kong won't want to take too many of those.
Xiaolong lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Xiaolong trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Xiaolong blocking some punches.
Kong lands a knee to the body.
Kong lands a nice elbow.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the head.
Xiaolong blocking some punches.
Xiaolong lands a damaging elbow.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaolong lands an elbow just above Kong 's eye.
Xiaolong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Kong shrugs off.
Xiaolong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Xiaolong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kong's brow.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Xiaolong connects with a knee to the head.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaolong.
Kong working Xiaolong over with knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the side of Kong's head.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xiaolong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xiaolong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiaolong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xiaolong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiaolong misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kong lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Li Xiaolong's cut even more.
Kong prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kong as Xiaolong tries to tie him up.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Xiaolong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kong's brow.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Xiaolong lands with a good body shot.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaolong.
Kong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kong moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Xiaolong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiaolong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Xiaolong blocks the low kick.
Xiaolong throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Xiaolong lands a leg kick that knocks Kong off balance momentarily.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick.

Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kong blocks a body shot from Xiaolong.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Kong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xiaolong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiaolong.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xiaolong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kong lands an elbow inside.
Xiaolong blocks the elbow strike.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Xiaolong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Kong.
Xiaolong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Kong throws an elbow that misses.
Xiaolong misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Kong pushes Xiaolong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaolong.
Qing Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Xiaolong missing with knees to the body.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kong obliges.
Xiaolong trying to land knees to the body.
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong working aggressively here.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaolong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms.
Xiaolong lands a body punch.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaolong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
Kong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
Kong dodges an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Kong blocks the elbow strike.
Kong misses with some punches.
Xiaolong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong lands a good knee to the midsection. Xiaolong won't want to take too many of those.
Kong landing knees to the body.
Xiaolong blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qing Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xiaolong 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaolong! Li Xiaolong retains his welterweight title!
Li Xiaolong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.