PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baak Siko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baak Siko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Xiaolong
vs
Siko

173 cm
41
158 lbs
47 - 19 - 1

170 cm
40
165 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 47 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baak Siko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Siko.
Xiaolong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Siko tries to land a leg kick but Xiaolong saw it coming and moves away.
Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Xiaolong thinks about countering with a body kick.

Siko moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Siko.
Siko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiaolong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Siko.
Siko misses with an elbow over the top.
Xiaolong working aggressively here.
Siko missing with knees to the body.
Siko misses with a body punch.
Siko lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
Xiaolong blocks the elbow strike.
Siko 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Siko throws an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Siko.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Siko shrugs off.

It looks like Baak Siko has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siko.
Siko lands an elbow just above Xiaolong 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaolong.
Siko misses with an elbow over the top.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Siko throws knees to the body.
Siko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong blocks an elbow strike from Siko.
Xiaolong throws a punch but it's blocked by Siko.
Xiaolong dodges an elbow strike from Siko.
Xiaolong works on Siko's body with a couple of short punches.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Siko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siko tries to land a knee to the head but Xiaolong blocks with his arms.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siko lands a damaging elbow.
Xiaolong dodges an elbow strike from Siko.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Siko pushes off an throws an elbow but Xiaolong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Siko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Siko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Siko takes an elbow to the temple.
Xiaolong trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong avoids the elbow strike from Siko, against the ropes.
Xiaolong blocks an elbow strike from Siko.
Xiaolong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaolong misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siko.
Siko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Siko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sikos head.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside.
Siko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Siko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siko misses with a knee to the head.
Siko throws a head punch that misses.
Siko working aggressively here.
Siko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xiaolong blocks it with crossed arms.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Siko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Siko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siko misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Xiaolong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siko's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Siko fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Xiaolong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siko lands a damaging elbow.
Siko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Xiaolong lands a damaging elbow.

Xiaolong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick.
Siko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Siko scores with a body shot.
Siko tries to move into range but Xiaolong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Siko throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiaolong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Xiaolong misses.
Siko blocks a head kick by Xiaolong.
Siko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiaolong can pounce on him.
Baak Siko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siko moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.
Xiaolong misses with a head kick.
Siko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Siko clinches up with Xiaolong and pushes him back against the ropes.
Siko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Siko missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Siko fails to land.
Siko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xiaolong obliges.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siko missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaolong.
Siko looks winded!
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Siko controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Siko throws knees to the body.
Xiaolong leaning against his opponent.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiaolong lands with a left to the head.

That has opened up Baak Siko's cut even more.

Xiaolong breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baak Siko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Xiaolong lunges at Siko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siko's hand.
Siko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Siko lands a jab to Xiaolong's midsection.
Xiaolong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Siko looks to land a right hand but Xiaolong moved out of range.
Xiaolong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Siko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Siko, as that shot connected.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Siko throws a wild body kick that Xiaolong sees coming a mile off.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Siko.
Siko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiaolong checks it well.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Siko.
Siko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siko moves in looking to clinch but Xiaolong pushes him off.
Siko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range and Siko settles back down.
Xiaolong misses with an uppercut. Siko saw that one coming.
Siko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baak Siko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong connects with a body shot.
Xiaolong cracks the inside of Siko's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Siko.
Siko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiaolong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siko moves away.
Siko tries a quick counter leg kick but Xiaolong is wise to it.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siko moves away.
Siko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Siko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Siko moves out of range as Xiaolong strikes.
Xiaolong looks to land a right hand but Siko moved out of range.
Xiaolong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Siko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaolong moves away.
Xiaolong's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Siko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Siko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Xiaolong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaolong is looking to chop away at Siko's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Siko.
Xiaolong tried to counter with a leg kick but Siko avoided it.
Siko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiaolong slips under a jab.
Siko throws a low kick but Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Xiaolong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Siko 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.
Nice defenses there by Siko.
Siko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Siko ducks down to avoid it.
Siko throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siko looks to land a right hand but Xiaolong moved out of range.

Siko has closed the distance and engaged Xiaolong in a clinch.
Xiaolong lands a good knee to the midsection. Siko won't want to take too many of those.
Xiaolong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siko lands a left hand.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Siko.
Xiaolong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Siko misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiaolong tries to work over Siko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaolong stalling in the clinch but Siko improves position.
Xiaolong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaolong can't find room to land a body shot as Siko controls the action.
Xiaolong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Siko shrugs off.
Siko tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Siko working aggressively here.
Xiaolong tries to throw a body punch but Siko avoids it by throwing Xiaolong back against the ropes.
Xiaolong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siko avoids it.
Xiaolong is trying to maintain a safe position but Siko gets an underhook and turns Xiaolong into the ropes.
Xiaolong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xiaolong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siko lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Siko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siko has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaolong blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siko.
Baak Siko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiaolong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaolong misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong prevents a body shot from Siko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siko.

Li Xiaolong's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Xiaolong.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xiaolong misses with the head strike.
Siko 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.
Siko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xiaolong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siko scores a nice knee to the body.
Xiaolong missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Siko is looking to clinch but Xiaolong is avoiding it.
Xiaolong misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siko! But no joy.
Siko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xiaolong.
Siko lunges at Xiaolong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xiaolong's hand.
Siko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiaolong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siko.
Xiaolong lands a nice shot to the body.
Siko misses with a straight right.
Xiaolong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siko lands a jab to Xiaolong's midsection.
A big left from Xiaolong misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siko! But no joy.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Siko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Siko throws a jab when Xiaolong was well out of range.
Siko just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaolong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Siko avoids it.
Siko misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Siko.
A good leg kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a kick to the body.
Siko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xiaolong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiaolong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 right hand that Siko ducks under and follows up with a left that Siko also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko thumps Xiaolong with a low kick.
Siko looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaolong is just out of range.
Xiaolong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Siko lands a nice hook to Xiaolong's body. Xiaolong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Xiaolong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siko takes a swing at Xiaolong's ribcage but misses.
Xiaolong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiaolong throws a body punch but Siko moves out of range.
Xiaolong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Siko is looking to clinch but Xiaolong is avoiding it.
Siko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siko.
Xiaolong looks to land a left hand but Siko moved out of range nicely.
Xiaolong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siko.
Xiaolong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siko sizes up Xiaolong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Siko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiaolong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xiaolong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Siko's leg. Siko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siko misses with a body kick.

Siko moves into range and clinches up with Xiaolong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong throws a punch but it's blocked by Siko.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Xiaolong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siko's brow.
Xiaolong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaolong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaolong can't find room to land a body shot as Siko controls the action.
Siko misses with the head strike.
Siko tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Xiaolong scores with a hook to the body.
Siko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xiaolong has a couple of punches blocked by Siko.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Siko.
Xiaolong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Siko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Siko misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Xiaolong.
Siko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siko connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Siko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siko lands a damaging elbow.
Xiaolong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siko backwards.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siko 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.
Siko misses with a knee to the head.
Xiaolong digs a right hand underneath Siko's ribcage. Siko let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Xiaolong manages to break the clinch.
Siko misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Siko tries to clinch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong sizes up Siko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Siko tries to work over Xiaolong's front leg with a kick but Xiaolong checks it.
A head kick misses from Siko.
Siko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Siko just misses with a punch to the body.
Siko throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaolong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siko cracks Xiaolong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Siko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaolong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiaolong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siko moves in looking to clinch but Xiaolong pushes him off.
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xiaolong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiaolong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Siko throws a head kick but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Siko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a good cross that connects.
Xiaolong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiaolong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siko has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siko missing with a left hand there. Xiaolong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong tests Siko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siko misses with a head kick.
Xiaolong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siko throws a fast counter high kick but Xiaolong manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Li Xiaolong did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Xiaolong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Siko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siko moves out of range of the strikes.
Siko throws a chopping leg kick but Xiaolong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Siko moves in looking to clinch but Xiaolong pushes him off.
Xiaolong slips under a jab from Siko.
Siko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xiaolong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siko throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick from Siko.
Siko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiaolong misses with a hook.
Siko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiaolong to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Siko.

Siko pushes Xiaolong up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xiaolong throws an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong is leaning against Siko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiaolong.
Siko working aggressively here.
Siko lands a good knee to the midsection. Xiaolong won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko lands a nice knee to the body.
Siko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Siko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Siko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Xiaolong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Siko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xiaolong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Siko's defenses.
Siko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Siko missing with knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siko backwards.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the side of Siko's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siko can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaolong controls the action.
Siko 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.
Siko digs a right hand into Xiaolong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xiaolong's gas tank.
Siko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siko landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Siko.
Siko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siko is defending well for now.
A short right from Siko.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Xiaolong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siko's brow.
Siko misses with a knee to the head.
Siko landing knees to the body.
Xiaolong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the temple.
Siko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Siko on the inside.
Siko connects with a knee to the head.
Siko lands a nice elbow.
Xiaolong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siko's elbow.
Xiaolong throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaolong lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands an elbow that stopped Siko in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Siko.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Siko throws knees to the body.
Siko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siko takes a shot to the head.
Siko gets through Xiaolong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siko misses with an elbow over the top.
Xiaolong lands a hook that snaps the head of Siko backwards.
Xiaolong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siko lands a left hand.
Siko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Siko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xiaolong blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Siko blocking some punches.
Xiaolong blocks the elbow strike.
Siko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Siko - that landed with a thud.
Siko lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Siko misses with a body punch.
Siko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Siko working Xiaolong over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Siko.
Siko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xiaolong's defenses.
Xiaolong scores a nice knee to the body.
Siko throws an elbow that misses.
Siko throws an elbow but it misses.
Siko digs a right hand into Xiaolong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xiaolong's gas tank.
Siko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaolongs head.
Nice body punch from Siko - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siko lands a right hand.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siko is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Siko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xiaolong's brow.
Xiaolong blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baak Siko dominated that fourth 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! This is the final round!

Siko punishes Xiaolong's body with a nice straight punch.
Siko dips to his left and cracks Xiaolong with an uppercut!
A jab from Xiaolong does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Siko as he connects with a hook.
Siko misses with a body shot.
Xiaolong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siko tries to clinch but Xiaolong is having none of it.
Xiaolong misses with a kick to the body.
Siko wants to clinch
and Xiaolong counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiaolong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Siko will feel that in the morning.
Xiaolong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siko.
Xiaolong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siko scores with a jab to the body.
Xiaolong looks to throw the jab but Siko is out of range.
Siko scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siko lands with a good body shot.
Siko connects with a body shot.
Siko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiaolong's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xiaolong.
Siko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xiaolong at a distance.
Siko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiaolong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xiaolong.
An inside leg kick lands from Siko.
Xiaolong tries a low kick but Siko avoids it.
Siko digs a good body shot into Xiaolong's ribs.
Xiaolong throws a push kick but Siko slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Siko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Siko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Siko connects with a looping right hand.
Siko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Siko avoids it easily.
Siko slips under a jab from Xiaolong.
Good leg kick by Siko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Siko forces Xiaolong back against the ropes and clinches.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Siko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siko misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Siko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xiaolong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siko is defending well for now.
Siko throws a head punch that misses.
Siko tries a knee to the head but Xiaolong blocks it.
Siko avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Siko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Xiaolong lands a left hand.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siko avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Siko lands a left hand.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Siko lands an elbow just above Xiaolong 's eye.
Xiaolong prevents a body shot from Siko.
Siko 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Siko working Xiaolong over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Siko as the two fighters clinch.
Siko tries a knee to the head but Xiaolong blocks it.
Siko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Siko swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siko lands an elbow inside that Xiaolong shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siko.
Siko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xiaolong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xiaolong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Xiaolong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siko lands an elbow just above Xiaolong 's eye.

Li Xiaolong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Xiaolong misses with a punch to the body.
Siko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xiaolong blocks it with crossed arms.
Siko lands an elbow that stopped Xiaolong in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siko can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaolong controls the action.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Siko.

Xiaolong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiaolong jabs at Siko's body.
Xiaolong misses with a few strikes there.
Xiaolong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a body shot but no joy.
Siko blocks the body kick.
Siko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiaolong.
Siko misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Xiaolong misses its target.
Siko looks for the body kick but Xiaolong saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Xiaolong tries to keep at a distance but Siko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xiaolong scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baak Siko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Siko 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baak Siko!
Baak Siko is the new lightweight champion!
Baak Siko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.