PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Naughtius Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Maximus
vs
Xiaolong

173 cm
39
168 lbs
35 - 12 - 0

173 cm
38
158 lbs
40 - 16 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naughtius Maximus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaolong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Maximus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xiaolong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Naughtius Maximus has been cut.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.

Xiaolong gets a clinch.

Maximus breaks the clinch.
Xiaolong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiaolong misses with a straight left.
Maximus tries to score with a low kick but Xiaolong moves his leg out of the way.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiaolong digs a good hook to Maximus's body.
Maximus looks to throw a body kick
and Xiaolong counters with a straight right hand.
Maximus punishes Xiaolong's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maximus.
Xiaolong wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maximus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Li Xiaolong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaolong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiaolong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Xiaolong is looking to land body kicks.
Xiaolong with a nice cross.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiaolong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiaolong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick

and Maximus counters by clinching up.
Xiaolong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiaolong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Maximus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus slips a jab from Xiaolong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaolong throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xiaolong.
Maximus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the body.
Xiaolong throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus is looking for a counter combo.
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus takes one to the chin there.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Xiaolong.
Maximus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xiaolong is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiaolong. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Maximus thuds a left hand into Xiaolong's body.
Xiaolong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.

Xiaolong rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Xiaolong on the inside.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Xiaolong blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Maximus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xiaolong prevents Maximus from breaking the clinch.
Xiaolong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Xiaolong 's eye.

It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.

Xiaolong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Maximus avoids it.
Xiaolong avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Xiaolong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Nice body kick from Xiaolong.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
A lazy body kick from Xiaolong

and Maximus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xiaolong lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Maximus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
Maximus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maximus crunches a lovely knee into Xiaolong's ribcage.
Xiaolong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus blocks an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Maximus tries to break free but Xiaolong pushes him back against the ropes.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Maximus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
Xiaolong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximus is keeping busy.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximus as Xiaolong tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Xiaolong scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Xiaolong tries a low kick but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the body.
Xiaolong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maximus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiaolong lands a high kick!
Maximus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that misses.
Maximus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xiaolong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Xiaolong moved away.
And Xiaolong responds with a good body kick, but Maximus manages to step out the way in time.
Maximus tries to land a leg kick but Xiaolong saw it coming and moves away.
Xiaolong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaolong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maximus will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that misses.
Maximus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiaolong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaolong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maximus.
Sloppy strikes from Xiaolong. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus throws out a leg kick but Xiaolong moves out of range and Maximus only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Maximus tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiaolong avoided it.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Xiaolong slams his shin into Maximus's torso.
Xiaolong with a nice cross.
Xiaolong tries to land a leg kick but Maximus saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maximus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus misses with a shot to the body
and Xiaolong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Maximus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong slips a straight right by Maximus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a big shot that misses.
Xiaolong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaximus.
Maximus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maximus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xiaolong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiaolong cracks Maximus with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong with a hook.
Xiaolong avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Xiaolong misses.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xiaolong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maximus throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Xiaolong looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.

Xiaolong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiaolong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiaolong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Li Xiaolong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong scores with a push kick.
Maximus scores with a nice body kick.
Xiaolong walks into a jab.
Maximus lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus fakes the leg kick and cracks Xiaolong in the body.
Xiaolong blocks a head kick by Maximus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong tries to work over Maximus's front leg with a kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maximus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiaolong.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong wants to land a leg kick but Maximus is out of range.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. Maximus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiaolong thuds his right hand into Maximus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiaolong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Xiaolong lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Xiaolong is predictable there
and Maximus counters with a head kick.
Xiaolong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a hook. Xiaolong ducked under it nicely.
Xiaolong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maximus thows a body kick. Xiaolong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong with a hook.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Xiaolong. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaolong tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick.
Maximus walks into a jab.
Maximus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiaolong throws a chopping leg kick but Maximus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiaolong throws a lazy right hand but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Maximus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
An inside leg kick from Maximus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Maximus.
Maximus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maximus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheers as Maximus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiaolong doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Xiaolong.
Maximus takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xiaolong counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Xiaolong misses.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot.
A jab from Xiaolong misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus takes one to the chin there.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaolong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maximus's hands.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Maximus checks a leg kick.
Maximus thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maximus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiaolong looks for the body kick but Maximus saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus slips a jab from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Maximus ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maximus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maximus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick as Maximus jumps back.
Maximus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
A big left from Xiaolong misses.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Xiaolong moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiaolong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiaolong lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maximus.
Maximus moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Maximus tenderised Xiaolong's leg. Xiaolong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Xiaolong.
A shot to the liver by Xiaolong. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaolong misses with a hook. Maximus ducked under it nicely.
Xiaolong motions for Maximus to come forward. Xiaolong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong looks to land a body kick but Maximus moved away.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Maximus swings for the body but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xiaolong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xiaolong tries to clinch up.
Xiaolong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiaolong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiaolong misses with a looping left.
Xiaolong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maximus's head.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Maximus blocks the body kick.
Maximus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Xiaolong tries to clinch up.
Xiaolong lands the left hand.
Xiaolong throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xiaolong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus cracks a nice hook into Xiaolong's ribs.
Maximus lands a nice looking body kick.
Xiaolong blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Xiaolong feints a counter leg kick.
Xiaolong scores with a body shot.
Xiaolong blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus slips a straight right by Xiaolong.
Maximus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiaolong scores with a one two! Maximus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Xiaolong moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Xiaolong works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiaolong just misses with a punch to the body.

Xiaolong moves into the clinch.
Maximus avoiding damage as Xiaolong throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiaolong or not.
Maximus avoiding damage as Xiaolong throws knees to the body.
Xiaolong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus 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.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
Xiaolong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xiaolong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Maximus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Xiaolong.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xiaolong obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maximus takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Maximus is looking to break free of the clinch but Xiaolong has double underhooks.
Xiaolong is trying to stall.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaolong leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Xiaolong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiaolong lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Xiaolong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Xiaolong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus just leaning against Xiaolong, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaolong.
Maximus avoiding damage as Xiaolong throws knees to the body.
Xiaolong is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiaolong has his back to the ropes.

Xiaolong manages to break the clinch.
Xiaolong throws a jab when Maximus was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maximus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus 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.
Xiaolong throws a big shot that misses.
Xiaolong moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maximus.
Xiaolong cracks Maximus with a good jab.
Xiaolong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximus in his tracks.
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xiaolong connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong throws a solid leg kick but Maximus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiaolong.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaolong doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Xiaolong swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiaolong throws out the jab.
Maximus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiaolong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaolong cracks Maximus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiaolong avoided it.
Maximus fakes the leg kick and cracks Xiaolong in the body.
Xiaolong throws a push kick but Maximus slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus looks for the body kick but Xiaolong saw that one coming.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Maximus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiaolong circles away.
Xiaolong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maximus takes a step back to recover.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiaolong manages to avoid it.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaolong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Maximus is having none of it.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Maximus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaolong misses with a straight right.
Maximus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong throws a front kick aimed at Maximus's knee but Maximus avoids it well.
Xiaolong jabs at Maximus's body.
Xiaolong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaolong tries to land a leg kick but Maximus saw it coming and moves away.
Maximus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xiaolong scores with a sloppy right hand. Maximus should have avoided that one.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Maximus moves out of range.
Xiaolong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiaolong looks to clinch
and Maximus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Xiaolong moves away and avoids it.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong lands a nice looking body shot.
Xiaolong thuds a left hand into Maximus's body.
Maximus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus throws a push kick but Xiaolong slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiaolong is looking to land body kicks.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong wants to clinch.
Maximus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Xiaolong misses with a straight left.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Xiaolong is avoiding it.
Xiaolong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiaolong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Xiaolong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick but Maximus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiaolong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiaolong lunges at Maximus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maximus's hand.
Xiaolong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maximus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximus is looking to wear down Xiaolong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crunch! Xiaolong slams his shin into Maximus's torso.
A good leg kick by Maximus.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiaolong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maximus if he has to take too many more of those.
Xiaolong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiaolong thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Maximus blocks the low kick.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Xiaolong thuds his shin into the meat of Maximus's side.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiaolong's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiaolong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiaolong blocks the body kick.
Xiaolong lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
Maximus checks a low kick from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus throws a wild body kick that Xiaolong sees coming a mile off.
Naughtius Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.
Crunch! Maximus slams his shin into Xiaolong's torso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Xiaolong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaolong! Li Xiaolong retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Xiaolong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.