PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kung Fu Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Remoreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the ring accompanied by Shaolin Monastic chanting. Remoreras is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ludacris feat. Nas and Jay-Z - I Do It For Hip-Hop. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fu Master
vs
Remoreras

179 cm
34
164 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

173 cm
34
154 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Fu Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Remoreras!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Master misses.
Master backing away here, and Remoreras unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Master has Remoreras up against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Remoreras.
A knee to the head by Master.
Remoreras unloads a knee to the mid-section. Master lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Master pushes off an throws an elbow but Remoreras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Remoreras lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Remoreras.
A short right from Remoreras.
Remoreras tries to work over Master's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Master tries a knee to the head but Remoreras blocks it.
A knee to the head by Remoreras.
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!
Remoreras tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Remoreras misses with a punch to the body.
Remoreras trying to stall but Master improves his position.
Remoreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Remoreras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Remoreras blocks an elbow strike.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Master lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
Master lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Master pushes Remoreras back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Master lands an elbow inside that Remoreras shrugs off.
Master has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right hand to the body from Remoreras.
Remoreras lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Remoreras takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Remoreras tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Remoreras has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Master seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Remoreras can turn it around.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section. Remoreras lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Master tries a body shot but Remoreras blocks it.
Remoreras wants to stall.
Master lands a right hand.
Master scores a nice knee to the body.
Master stalling in the clinch but Remoreras improves position.
Remoreras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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!
Remoreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Master lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Remoreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Master tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Remoreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Master.
Remoreras misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Master.
Master dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remoreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Remoreras dodges the punch combination from Master.
Remoreras throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
Master swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Remoreras thuds his right hand into Master's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Remoreras misses the target.
Master tries to move into range but Remoreras moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remoreras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remoreras throws a shot from downtown. Master moves away and avoids it.
Remoreras checks a leg kick.
Remoreras looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Remoreras blocks a leg kick.
Master is looking to clinch but Remoreras is avoiding it.
Remoreras scores with a nice head shot.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Master.
Remoreras misses with a hook. Master ducked under it nicely.
Master lands with an uppercut that bounces Remoreras off the ropes and back into range.
Remoreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Master throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Remoreras takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Remoreras.
Remoreras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Master goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Master doesn't manage to clinch there - Remoreras circles away.
Remoreras clobbers Master with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Master ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.
Remoreras connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Remoreras lands with a thumping leg kick.
Master goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
Master slips under a jab.
Master fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remoreras manages to avoid it.
Remoreras throws an overhand right that lands on Master's shoulder, as Master tries to avoid the shot.
Master scores with a crisp jab that stopped Remoreras in his tracks.
Kung Fu Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remoreras connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses.
Master pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Master connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Remoreras's hands.
Remoreras lands with a hook. Master tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Master feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Remoreras's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master misses with a wild body shot.
Master attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Remoreras wants to slow Master down by chopping away at his legs.
Remoreras connects with a body shot that sends Master's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kung Fu Master will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Master swings for the body but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras tries a quick counter leg kick but Master is wise to it.
Remoreras showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Master.
Master takes one to the side of the head.
Remoreras tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Master is able to avoid easily.
Remoreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Master.
Danga de danga de dang - Master scores with a four punch combination!
Remoreras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Master has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Master is looking to wear down Remoreras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Master throws a head kick that half lands.
Remoreras scores with a sloppy right hand. Master should have avoided that one.
Master misses with a wild body shot.
Remoreras avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Master blocks the leg kick.
Master throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remoreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Master.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Master clinches.
Nice body punch from Master.
Master lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Remoreras blocks an elbow strike from Master.
A hook to the body from Master.
Kung Fu Master has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Remoreras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Remoreras.
Master lands a right hand.
Master misses with a knee strike.
Remoreras tries to stall but Master uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Remoreras fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master lands an elbow inside that Remoreras shrugs off.
Remoreras blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Remoreras throws a punch but it's blocked by Master.
Master blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Remoreras managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remoreras misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Remoreras.
Master doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Remoreras trying to stall but Master improves his position.
Master throws an elbow but it misses.
Remoreras lands with a right to the head.
Remoreras prevents a body shot from Master.

Remoreras breaks the clinch.
Master throws a leg kick that misses.
Master wants to land a leg kick but Remoreras is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Remoreras on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Remoreras lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remoreras.
Master fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Master takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Remoreras misses with a straight right.
Master is looking to land body kicks.
Master ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.
A lazy left from Remoreras finds it's target.
Remoreras throws a solid leg kick but Master takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remoreras.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras misses with a hook.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Master, right into the meat.
Master misses with a leg kick.
Master throws a jab when Remoreras was well out of range.
Master attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Remoreras misses.
Remoreras with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Remoreras jabs at Master's body.
Master takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Remoreras misses with a kick to the body.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Master is looking to counter the offense by Remoreras and move into the clinch.
Master fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remoreras needs to keep his hands up - Master had a free shot at his head there.
Remoreras defending well as Master loads up on a big left hand.
Master buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Master tried to score with a low kick but Remoreras checks it.
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remoreras missing with a left hand there. Master was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Master is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Remoreras.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Master misses with an uppercut.
Remoreras appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Remoreras scores with a jab to the head.
Master throws a jab when Remoreras was well out of range.
Remoreras is looking to chop away at Master's legs.
Remoreras throws a wild body kick that Master sees coming a mile off.
Master misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Master. Remoreras shrugs it off though.
Master displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Remoreras throws out the jab.
Remoreras dips to his left and cracks Master with an uppercut!
Remoreras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master misses with a body shot.
Remoreras plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Remoreras tries a low kick but Master avoids it.
Master misses with a double jab
and Remoreras counters with a head kick. That will keep Master thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Remoreras throws a lazy right hand but Master sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Kung Fu Master will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A big left from Remoreras misses.
Master looks to land a right hand but Remoreras moved out of range.
A lazy left from Remoreras finds it's target.

Master drives through and clinches with Remoreras against the ropes.
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Remoreras avoids it.
Remoreras lands with a right to the head.
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Remoreras is defending well for now.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remoreras's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Master as the two fighters clinch.
Master lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Master works on Remoreras's body with a couple of short punches.
Remoreras lands with a light punch inside.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Master.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remoreras tries a knee to the head but Master blocks it.
Master prevents Remoreras from breaking the clinch.
Remoreras avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Remoreras fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.
Remoreras tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
Master throws an elbow that misses.
Remoreras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Master working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Remoreras.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Master lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Remoreras misses with a body punch.
Remoreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Remoreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Master takes the fight into the clinch.
Remoreras effectively controlling the action here.
Master lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Master.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Master scores with a nice short uppercut.
Remoreras is trying to break the clinch but Master is controlling him.
Master tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remoreras takes an elbow to the temple.
Master putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Remoreras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Remoreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remoreras is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Master.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Remoreras.
Remoreras is working Master over against the ropes.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master blocks a body shot from Remoreras.
Remoreras missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Master fails to land.
Master misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remoreras.
Good body shot from Remoreras.
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of Remoreras backwards.
Remoreras is working Master over against the ropes.
Remoreras lands a shoulder strike.

Remoreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Remoreras blocks the leg kick.
Remoreras connects with a crisp jab.
Kung Fu Master is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Master lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Master uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Remoreras.
Master dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Master.
Master missing with a left hand there. Remoreras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Remoreras throws a nice head kick!
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!
Remoreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras misses with a head kick.
That kick from Master tenderised Remoreras's leg. Remoreras is trying to keep his angry face on.
Remoreras just misses with a punch to the body.
Remoreras misses with a body kick.
Remoreras 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.

Master moves into the clinch.
Remoreras misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Remoreras fails to land.
Remoreras is trying to break the clinch but Master is controlling him.

Remoreras breaks the clinch.
Markus Remoreras seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remoreras thows a left - swing and a miss!
Master tried to score with a low kick but Remoreras checks it.
Master moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remoreras lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markus Remoreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remoreras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Master connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Remoreras scrambles back to his feet.
Master misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Remoreras.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Fu Master showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Master, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kung Fu Master!
Kung Fu Master took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Siko, Fighter, I want one of you two next. We have unfinished business!'.