PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hein Holsken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce LeeShioLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holsken
vs
LeeShioLong

178 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Basic striking
Cuts easily

Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hein Holsken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce LeeShioLong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeeShioLong fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeeShioLong takes a swing at Holsken's ribcage but misses.
Holsken looks to land a left hand but LeeShioLong moved out of range nicely.

LeeShioLong moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Holsken to work.
Holsken looking to slow down the pace here.
Holsken misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LeeShioLong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holsken is keeping busy.
LeeShioLong being controlled against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holsken's brow.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
Holsken is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holsken has his back to the ropes.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holsken wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Hein Holsken has been cut.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Holsken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holsken takes an elbow to the temple.
LeeShioLong is looking to control Holsken's arms but Holsken gets an underhook and turns him. Now LeeShioLong has his back to the ropes.
Holsken tries to circle away but LeeShioLong has him pinned against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeeShioLong slowing the pace effectively.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LeeShioLong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike.
LeeShioLong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holsken is keeping busy.
Holsken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holsken looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hein Holsken'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.

Holsken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holsken content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike.
Holsken taking a breather.
Holsken misses with an elbow strike.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong prevents Holsken from breaking the clinch.
Holsken avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Holsken trying to stall but LeeShioLong improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holsken tries to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Holsken improves his position.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Hein Holsken's cut is getting worse.
LeeShioLong holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong stalling the fight.
LeeShioLong continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Holsken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holsken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holsken will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LeeShioLong up against the ropes.
Holsken avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Holsken stalling in the clinch but LeeShioLong improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Holsken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Holsken takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeeShioLong is trying to maintain a safe position but Holsken gets an underhook and turns LeeShioLong into the ropes.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holsken's defenses.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hein Holsken's cut.
That's time! Holsken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holsken jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Holsken pushes LeeShioLong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Holsken taking a breather.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.

Hein Holsken's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
Holsken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holsken dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holsken's defenses.

Jeez, Hein Holsken's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Holsken is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hein Holsken's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce LeeShioLong!