PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Dongli Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijender Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dongli Huang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vijender Singh's chin.

Huang
vs
Singh

185 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Oblivion Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dongli Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vijender Singh!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huang circles away quickly and effectively.
Huang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Singh moves out of range as Huang throws a body kick.
Huang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Singh unleashes a big counter combination but Huang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Huang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huang lands a leg kick that knocks Singh off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh avoids the body shot from Huang.
Singh moves to clinch but Huang breaks away
and Huang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Huang lands a nice looking body kick.
Dongli Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Huang. Huang obviously looking to wear him down.
Huang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huang swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huang.
Huang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huang.
Huang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Huang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Huang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Huang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf.
Huang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang misses with a low kick.
Singh is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dongli Huang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Huang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huang tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.

Huang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Singh blocks a head kick by Huang.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huang can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Huang.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huang can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang misses with a low kick.
Singh throws a counter combo.
Huang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Huang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dongli Huang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huang.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huang throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Huang circles away.
Huang is looking to counter the offense by Singh and move into the clinch.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh moves out of range of the leg kick from Huang.
Huang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh is looking for the big counter here.
Huang loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Singh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Singh tries to clinch up.
Vijender Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh tries to clinch there but Huang circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dongli Huang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Huang tries to land a front kick but Singh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Singh pushes Huang up against the cage in a clinch.

Huang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huang throws a leg kick which misses Singh's front leg but catches the back leg as Singh tries to avoid it.
Huang tries to land a leg kick but Singh saw it coming and moves away.
Huang is looking to score with low kicks.
Singh is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Huang.
Huang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Singh checks it well.
Singh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Huang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Huang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huang misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Huang.
Huang throws a nice head kick!
Huang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Huang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huang.
Huang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Huang clinches.
Singh scores with a hook to the body.
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singh tries to clinch up but Huang circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Huang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Singh.
Singh blocks a head kick by Huang.
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dongli Huang clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Huang circles away.
Huang tries to land a leg kick but Singh saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Singh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huang can pounce on him.
Singh tries to clinch up.
Huang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Singh moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang lands an elbow that stopped Singh in his tracks for a moment.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Singh misses with some punches.
A short left from Singh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huang connects with a solid leg kick.
Huang throws a body kick that misses.
Singh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huang can pounce on him.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huang scores with a spinning back kick!
Huang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singh.
Singh is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang throws a leg kick which misses Singh's front leg but catches the back leg as Singh tries to avoid it.
Huang delivers a nice body kick.
Singh tries to clinch up
and Huang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Huang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huang.
Huang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Huang. Huang obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dongli Huang had his way with Vijender Singh in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Huang lands a leg kick that knocks Singh off balance momentarily.
Vijender Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huang misses with a wild body shot.
Singh throws a counter combo.
Huang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Singh moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh unleashes a big counter combination but Huang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Huang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh throws a counter combo.

Huang moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Huang connects with a leg kick. Singh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Singh.
Huang lands a head kick. Singh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Huang.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Huang. Singh shrugs it off though.
Singh is looking to clinch.
Huang throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh unleashes a big counter combination but Huang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Singh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huang lands with a kick to the temple. Singh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Singh is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang cracks the inside of Singh's front leg.
Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can Huang finish him?
Singh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Huang.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Singh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Huang.
Singh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Huang is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Singh is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dongli Huang!