PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Antonio Laborina Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laborina Lim comes to the ring accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Laborina Lim
vs
Xiaolong

173 cm
39
156 lbs
38 - 10 - 1

173 cm
40
158 lbs
44 - 17 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction
Mohito Fightwear

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 38 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Laborina Lim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaolong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Laborina Lim lands.
Laborina Lim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick
and Laborina Lim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Laborina Lim throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
Laborina Lim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laborina Lim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiaolong checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laborina Lim. Xiaolong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaolong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laborina Lim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li Xiaolong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaolong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laborina Lim. That did some damage!
Xiaolong throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laborina Lim misses with a looping right.
Xiaolong blocks the body kick.
Laborina Lim misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Xiaolong cracks a nice hook into Laborina Lim's ribs.
Xiaolong connects with a single shot there.
Laborina Lim throws a jab when Xiaolong was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laborina Lim throws a wild body kick that Xiaolong sees coming a mile off.
Xiaolong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laborina Lim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Laborina Lim avoids it.
Laborina Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiaolong counters with a nice uppercut.
Laborina Lim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong misses with a body punch
and Xiaolong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laborina Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laborina Lim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range and Laborina Lim settles back down.
Xiaolong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laborina Lim blocks the body kick.
Laborina Lim takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xiaolong misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiaolong throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laborina Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Laborina Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the body.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Laborina Lim sees coming a mile off.
Laborina Lim is looking to counter punch.
Xiaolong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiaolong fakes the leg kick and cracks Laborina Lim in the body.
Laborina Lim pushes Xiaolong away with a front kick.
Xiaolong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laborina Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laborina Lim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiaolong's head backwards.
Xiaolong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laborina Lim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laborina Lim tries to work over Xiaolong's front leg with a kick but Xiaolong checks it.
Xiaolong misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiaolong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laborina Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaolong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laborina Lim blocks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick
and Xiaolong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laborina Lim tries to land a body kick
letting Xiaolong counter with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiaolong looks to throw the jab but Laborina Lim is out of range.
Xiaolong scores with a jab.
Laborina Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiaolong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xiaolong drops his hands momentarily and Laborina Lim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laborina Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laborina Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Laborina Lim lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laborina Lim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiaolong's calf.
Laborina Lim looks to land a right hand but Xiaolong moved out of range.
Laborina Lim avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiaolong throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim wants to land a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range.
Laborina Lim is looking to chop away at Xiaolong's legs.
Xiaolong throws an overhand right that lands on Laborina Lim's shoulder, as Laborina Lim tries to avoid the shot.
Xiaolong lands with a good body shot.
Xiaolong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laborina Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaolong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiaolong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laborina Lim loads up on a big right hand but Xiaolong slips the punch.
Laborina Lim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laborina Lim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Xiaolong catches Laborina Lim right on the button with a cross.
Xiaolong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiaolong throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Xiaolong backs away, Laborina Lim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Xiaolong lands with a straight right. Laborina Lim didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laborina Lim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xiaolong cracks the inside of Laborina Lim's front leg.
Xiaolong misses with a left hand
and Laborina Lim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Laborina Lim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Laborina Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laborina Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaolong connects with a single shot there.
Laborina Lim lands a high kick!
Xiaolong pushes Laborina Lim away with a front kick.
Laborina Lim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laborina Lim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiaolong on the side of the head.
Laborina Lim throws a body kick that misses.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Laborina Lim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaolong sizes up Laborina Lim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Laborina Lim moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.
Xiaolong lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong checks a low kick from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiaolong's sensitive parts.
Laborina Lim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the strikes.
Laborina Lim takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laborina Lim slips a jab and a cross from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiaolong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laborina Lim's head.
Laborina Lim scores with a jab.
Xiaolong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xiaolong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laborina Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Laborina Lim avoids a kick to the body.
Laborina Lim tries a low kick but Xiaolong avoids it.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiaolong counters with a three punch combo that has Laborina Lim backing up. Laborina Lim nods at Xiaolong to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy left from Laborina Lim finds it's target.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laborina Lim 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 just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong digs a good body shot into Laborina Lim's ribs.
Xiaolong throws a push kick but Laborina Lim slaps the foot to one side.
Laborina Lim cracks Xiaolong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laborina Lim takes a swing at Xiaolong's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Laborina Lim avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xiaolong!
Laborina Lim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiaolong misses with a body kick.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick.
A jab from Xiaolong does it's job there.
Xiaolong looks to land a body kick but Laborina Lim moved away.
Laborina Lim throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Xiaolong blocks the low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laborina Lim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaolong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiaolong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Laborina Lim as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong connects with a single shot there.
Xiaolong lands a jab to the nose.
Laborina Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim throws the left hand but Xiaolong avoids the punch easily.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick.
Laborina Lim fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiaolong just manages to avoid it.
Xiaolong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Laborina Lim sees coming a mile off.
Laborina Lim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laborina Lim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but Xiaolong moved away.
Laborina Lim connects with a looping right hand.
Xiaolong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot.
Xiaolong throws a lazy right hand but Laborina Lim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiaolong scores with a nice body kick.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim lands a nice shot that snaps Xiaolong's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laborina Lim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the body kick from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim digs a good hook to Xiaolong's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Laborina Lim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laborina Lim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiaolong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiaolong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laborina Lim manages to avoid it.
Laborina Lim looks for the body kick but Xiaolong saw that one coming.
Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laborina Lim moves away.
Laborina Lim throws a counter high kick but Xiaolong was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaolong lands with a nice body kick.
Xiaolong takes one on the button.
Laborina Lim 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.
Laborina Lim scores with a leg kick.
Xiaolong throws a big shot that misses.
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.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Xiaolong tries to score with a low kick but Laborina Lim moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laborina Lim. Xiaolong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaolong looks to score with a jab to the body but Laborina Lim is just out of range.
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Laborina Lim lands a leg kick that knocks Xiaolong off balance momentarily.
Xiaolong delivers a nice body kick.
Xiaolong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Laborina Lim counters with a left and a right that stings Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a low kick, looking for Laborina Lim's leg but Laborina Lim calmly moves out of range.
Laborina Lim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiaolong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laborina Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiaolong. That did some damage!
Xiaolong lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick from Laborina Lim misses.
Xiaolong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laborina Lim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiaolong throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaolong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaolong is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Laborina Lim's leg. Laborina Lim is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiaolong scores with a decent looking hook.
Laborina Lim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laborina Lim throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laborina Lim throws a front kick that sends Xiaolong stumbling back into the ropes.
Laborina Lim tries a low kick but Xiaolong avoids it.
That kick from Laborina Lim tenderised Xiaolong's leg. Xiaolong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong slips a jab from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong misses with an uppercut.
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the body kick from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a hook. Laborina Lim ducked under it nicely.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Laborina Lim blocks it.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Laborina Lim down.
Xiaolong looks to throw a body kick
and Laborina Lim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laborina Lim tests Xiaolong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Xiaolong misses.
A good leg kick by Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong walks into a left hand.
Laborina Lim throws a lazy body kick
and Xiaolong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Laborina Lim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laborina Lim misses the body punch
and Xiaolong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laborina Lim's knee momentarily.
Laborina Lim throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong walks into a straight right hand from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiaolong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Xiaolong finds it's target.
Laborina Lim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laborina Lim swings for the body but Xiaolong moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong scores with a punch to the head.
Laborina Lim throws a low kick but Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Xiaolong throws a lazy right hand but Laborina Lim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laborina Lim takes a swing at Xiaolong's ribcage but misses.
Laborina Lim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laborina Lim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiaolong thows a body kick. Laborina Lim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xiaolong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laborina Lim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laborina Lim thuds his right hand into Xiaolong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick.
Laborina Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laborina Lim throws out a loose jab but Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaolong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laborina Lim throws out a leg kick but Xiaolong moves out of range and Laborina Lim only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Laborina Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laborina Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laborina Lim is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiaolong slips under a jab from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong dips to his left and cracks Laborina Lim with an uppercut!
Laborina Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laborina Lim misses the target.
Xiaolong connects with a nice looking jab.
Laborina Lim moves out of range as Xiaolong strikes.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Laborina Lim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaolong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiaolong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laborina Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiaolong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiaolong connects with a high kick.
Xiaolong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Li Xiaolong just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xiaolong 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 throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laborina Lim scores with a leg kick.
Xiaolong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laborina Lim wants to slow Xiaolong down by chopping away at his legs.
Laborina Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaolong is just out of range.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Laborina Lim is having none of it.
Xiaolong misses the shot to the body.
Xiaolong looks for the body kick but Laborina Lim saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laborina Lim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiaolong manages to avoid it.
Xiaolong lands with a right hand.
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 scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body kick there by Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick as Xiaolong jumps back.
Xiaolong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiaolong fakes the leg kick and cracks Laborina Lim in the body.
Laborina Lim wants to slow Xiaolong down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiaolong is looking to land body kicks.
Laborina Lim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiaolong throws a lazy body kick
letting Laborina Lim counter with a right hand.
Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laborina Lim is out of range and Xiaolong settles back down.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laborina Lim is looking to land body kicks.
Xiaolong looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Xiaolong moves into the clinch.
Xiaolong gets through Laborina Lim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laborina Lim blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaolong.
Xiaolong tries to land knees in the clinch but Laborina Lim avoids the damage to the body.
Xiaolong misses with the head strike.
Laborina Lim letting Xiaolong take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands a shot to the body.
Xiaolong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
Laborina Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaolong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laborina Lim has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong trying to control the position but instead, Laborina Lim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaolong into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong trying to control the position but instead, Laborina Lim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaolong into the ropes.
Laborina Lim scores with a hook to the body.
Laborina Lim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Laborina Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaolong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laborina Lim.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xiaolong throws an elbow but misses.
Laborina Lim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laborina Lim is defending well for now.
Laborina Lim blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xiaolong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the side of Laborina Lim's head.
Xiaolong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaolong is looking to control Laborina Lim's arms but Laborina Lim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiaolong has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Laborina Lim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laborina Lim lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Nice elbow from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laborina Lim keeps control of Xiaolong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xiaolong taking a breather.
Xiaolong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laborina Lim backwards.
Laborina Lim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laborina Lim lands a shot to the body.
Xiaolong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xiaolong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaolong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Xiaolong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laborina Lim scores with the left hand. Xiaolong knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaolong misses the target.
Laborina Lim lands a nice hook to Xiaolong's body. Xiaolong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaolong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laborina Lim. That did some damage!
Li Xiaolong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laborina Lim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiaolong's calf.
Xiaolong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong throws a sloppy head kick and Laborina Lim moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiaolong doesn't seem bothered though.
Laborina Lim throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Laborina Lim tenderised Xiaolong's leg. Xiaolong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the body.
Laborina Lim slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim slips a jab from Xiaolong.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaolong defending well as Laborina Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Xiaolong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laborina Lim. That did some damage!
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. Laborina Lim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiaolong slips a straight right by Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim tried to score with a low kick but Xiaolong checks it.
Xiaolong slips under a jab from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Laborina Lim 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.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong thinks about the counter body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiaolong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laborina Lim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laborina Lim throws a hook but Xiaolong blocks it.
Xiaolong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong moves out of range as Laborina Lim throws a body kick.
Laborina Lim avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a nice strike.
Laborina Lim misses with the body kick
and Xiaolong counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiaolong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a lazy right hand but Xiaolong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiaolong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laborina Lim if he has to take too many more of those.
Laborina Lim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim swings widly with a right hand
and Xiaolong counters with a leg kick.
Xiaolong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiaolong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laborina Lim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaolong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaolong throws out a powerful jab.
Xiaolong connects with a body shot that sends Laborina Lim's belly button to the back.
Xiaolong connects with a right hand. Laborina Lim shakes it off.

Xiaolong pushes Laborina Lim up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laborina Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Laborina Lim throws knees to the body.
Xiaolong blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim 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.
Laborina Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaolong controls his hands.
Xiaolong misses with a punch on the inside.
Laborina Lim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaolong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laborina Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim lands a good knee to the midsection. Xiaolong won't want to take too many of those.
Laborina Lim throws an elbow but it misses.
Laborina Lim avoiding damage as Xiaolong throws knees to the body.
Laborina Lim tries to work over Xiaolong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Li Xiaolong.
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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaolong! Li Xiaolong retains his lightweight 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.