PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Osama Bin McTaggart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgios Samaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McTaggart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slough Feg - Tiger Tiger. Georgios Samaras has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bin McTaggart
vs
Samaras

190 cm
22
223 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

195 cm
27
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osama Bin McTaggart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgios Samaras!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samaras throws a leg kick but McTaggart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like McTaggart was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Samaras.
Georgios Samaras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samaras tries to clinch there but McTaggart circles away.
No joy there for McTaggart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Samaras on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McTaggart slips under a jab.
McTaggart throws a leg kick which misses Samaras's front leg but catches the back leg as Samaras tries to avoid it.
Samaras throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McTaggart misses the target.
McTaggart circles away from the clinch attempt.
McTaggart fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samaras just manages to avoid it.
Samaras throws a leg kick that misses.
McTaggart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samaras checks a leg kick.
Samaras throws a low kick, looking for McTaggart's leg but McTaggart calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Samaras as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTaggart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samaras throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samaras tried to score with a low kick but McTaggart checks it.
McTaggart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samaras.

Samaras instigates a clinch.
Samaras looking to throw knees to the head but McTaggart is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samaras tries to land a knee to the head but McTaggart blocks with his arms.
McTaggart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samaras with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McTaggart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTaggart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samaras backwards.
Samaras misses with a knee to the head.
McTaggart misses with a body punch.
Samaras tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTaggart.
Samaras misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTaggart.

Samaras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by McTaggart.
Good leg kick by McTaggart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTaggart throws a chopping leg kick but Samaras manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samaras throws a leg kick that misses.
McTaggart half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTaggart misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Samaras is predictable there
and McTaggart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samaras is looking to clinch but McTaggart is avoiding it.
Samaras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samaras tries to clinch up but McTaggart circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samaras, right into the meat.
McTaggart moves out of range of the body kick from Samaras.
McTaggart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samaras doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Samaras crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McTaggart - the referee stops the clock and Samaras gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McTaggart. Samaras manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTaggart feints a jab promting Samaras to slip. McTaggart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Samaras slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Samaras moves out of range of the body kick.
McTaggart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samaras flicks out a counter leg kick but McTaggart steps away.
Samaras misses with a series of wild punches.
Samaras misses with a low kick.
McTaggart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samaras moves in looking to clinch but McTaggart pushes him off.
Samaras tries to clinch up but McTaggart circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin McTaggart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Samaras lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McTaggart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTaggart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTaggart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTaggart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samaras tries to clinch up
and McTaggart counters with a series of strikes. Samaras will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samaras throws a leg kick that is checked
and McTaggart counters with a right hand to the body.
McTaggart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samaras throws a solid leg kick but McTaggart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Samaras.
McTaggart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McTaggart slips under a jab.
Samaras looks to land a combination but McTaggart avoids it well.
Samaras cracks the inside of McTaggart's front leg.
Osama Bin McTaggart is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras throws a sloppy head kick and McTaggart moves out of range easily.
McTaggart was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McTaggart connects with a body shot.
Samaras connects with a solid leg kick.
Samaras avoids the body shot from McTaggart.
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!
Samaras fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTaggart is out of range.
McTaggart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samaras throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samaras lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samaras looks to land a right hand but McTaggart moved out of range.
McTaggart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTaggart scores with a jab to the head.
Samaras connects with an inside leg kick.
McTaggart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samaras on the side of the head.
Samaras throws a sloppy head kick and McTaggart moves out of range easily.
Samaras scores with a leg kick.
Samaras moves to clinch but McTaggart breaks away
and McTaggart counters with a right hand to the body.
McTaggart lands a front kick.
McTaggart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTaggart lands a nice shot to the body.
Samaras takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from McTaggart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTaggart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samaras if he has to take too many more of those.
McTaggart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samaras was well out of range. Poor timing from McTaggart.
Samaras tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTaggart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by McTaggart.
McTaggart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Samaras backs away, McTaggart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Samaras throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samaras moves out of range as McTaggart throws a body kick.
Samaras throws a sloppy head kick and McTaggart moves out of range easily.
Samaras swings for the body but McTaggart moves out of range.
McTaggart swings for the body but Samaras moves out of range.
McTaggart blocks a jab.
McTaggart digs a good body shot into Samaras's ribs.
McTaggart misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTaggart misses with a head kick.
Samaras tried to score with a low kick but McTaggart checks it.
Samaras looks to score with a jab to the body but McTaggart is just out of range.
Samaras throws a low kick but McTaggart avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin McTaggart dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McTaggart motions for Samaras to come forward. McTaggart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samaras scores with a hook to the body. McTaggart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTaggart feints and then cracks Samaras's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samaras down.
Samaras tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTaggart is able to avoid easily.
Samaras moves out of range of the body kick from McTaggart.
Samaras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samaras scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samaras. McTaggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTaggart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samaras.
McTaggart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samaras was well out of range. Poor timing from McTaggart.
Samaras thows a leg kick but McTaggart checks it
and McTaggart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samaras thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTaggart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samaras is looking to clinch.
Samaras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from McTaggart misses the target.
Samaras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samaras throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McTaggart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samaras blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samaras plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McTaggart.
McTaggart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samaras checks it well.
Samaras throws a counter combo.
Samaras blocks the body kick.
Samaras misses the shot to the body.
McTaggart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as McTaggart blocks the leg kick.
McTaggart's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McTaggart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from McTaggart misses.
Samaras tries to move into range but McTaggart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samaras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samaras throws a sloppy head kick
and McTaggart counters with a right hand to the body.
Samaras moves out of range of the body kick.
McTaggart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samaras stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Samaras.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTaggart keeps Samaras at a distance using the push kick.
Samaras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTaggart checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTaggart scores with a shot to the body.
McTaggart lands with a nice combination. Samaras backs away looking to recover.
Samaras stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTaggart.
A good leg kick by Samaras.
Samaras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samaras walks forward, straight into a front kick from McTaggart.
Samaras tries a low kick but McTaggart avoids it.
McTaggart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samaras throws the left hand but McTaggart avoids the punch easily.
McTaggart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samaras misses with a low kick.
McTaggart looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Samaras on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTaggart. McTaggart obviously looking to wear him down.
McTaggart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin McTaggart clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McTaggart tries to land a front kick but Samaras steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McTaggart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McTaggart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from McTaggart does no damage.
McTaggart lands a nice hook to Samaras's body. Samaras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McTaggart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samaras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samaras blocks the body kick.
McTaggart throws a body kick that misses.
McTaggart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samaras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samaras lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Samaras misses with a body punch
and McTaggart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samaras throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Samaras.
McTaggart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samaras throws a head kick that misses.
McTaggart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samaras can do to turn this around?
Samaras throws a right and a left that McTaggart avoids nicely.
McTaggart is looking to wear down Samaras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samaras thuds his right hand into McTaggart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTaggart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samaras at a distance.
Samaras is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Samaras walks forward, straight into a front kick from McTaggart.
Samaras has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McTaggart.
McTaggart scores with a shot to the body.
McTaggart looks to score with a jab to the body but Samaras is just out of range.
McTaggart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by McTaggart. Beautiful body shot.
Samaras throws a leg kick which misses McTaggart's front leg but catches the back leg as McTaggart tries to avoid it.
McTaggart wants to slow Samaras down by chopping away at his legs.
McTaggart scores with a nice body kick.
McTaggart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samaras stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTaggart throws a body shot but no joy.
McTaggart misses with a two punch combination.
Samaras on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McTaggart throws a solid leg kick but Samaras takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McTaggart.
McTaggart works over Samaras's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTaggart misses with a body shot.
McTaggart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samaras.
McTaggart avoids a kick to the body.
Samaras tries to clinch up but McTaggart circles away and keeps his distance.
Samaras's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTaggart scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from McTaggart.
A shot to the liver by McTaggart. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! McTaggart slams his shin into Samaras's torso.
Samaras feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTaggart's calf.
Samaras tries to land a leg kick but McTaggart saw it coming and moves away.
McTaggart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samaras throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTaggart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTaggart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samaras if he has to take too many more of those.
McTaggart lands a front kick.
Samaras thows a leg kick but McTaggart checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin McTaggart had his way with Georgios Samaras in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for McTaggart.
Osama Bin McTaggart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTaggart.
Samaras lands with an overhand left.

McTaggart is rocked!
Samaras thumps McTaggart with a low kick.
Oh McTaggart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samaras throws a leg kick which misses McTaggart's front leg but catches the back leg as McTaggart tries to avoid it.
Samaras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTaggart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Samaras - that will leave a mark!
A shot to the liver by Samaras. Beautiful body shot.
Samaras throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! McTaggart crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Georgios Samaras!
In defeat, Osama Bin McTaggart stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think i saw the ghost of michael jackson. He was reading a book and eating fruit!'.