PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Donall Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce LeeShioLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donall Doyle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce LeeShioLong's chin.

Doyle
vs
LeeShioLong

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Very strong

Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donall Doyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce LeeShioLong!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeeShioLong, pushing him back against the ropes.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Doyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doyle tries to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling the position.
Doyle misses with some punches.

Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeeShioLong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a series of wild punches.

Doyle lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and LeeShioLong goes down! The ref sends Doyle to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and LeeShioLong is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!

It looks like Bruce LeeShioLong has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Doyle tries to keep at a distance but LeeShioLong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike.
Doyle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Doyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

LeeShioLong instigates a clinch.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow inside that Doyle shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow inside.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong prevents Doyle from breaking the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doyle is trying to break free.
LeeShioLong blocks an uppercut.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow just above Doyle 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong has Doyle pressed against the ropes, preventing Doyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LeeShioLong is struggling to control the position.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LeeShioLong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Doyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Doyle throws an off balance right hand
and LeeShioLong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeeShioLong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

LeeShioLong moves into the clinch successfully.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Donall Doyle has been cut.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike.
Doyle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
Doyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donall Doyle should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeeShioLong counters with a straight right hand.
LeeShioLong misses with a two punch combination.

LeeShioLong clinches.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
Doyle avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow that stopped Doyle in his tracks for a moment.
LeeShioLong stalls.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeeShioLong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
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.
Doyle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeeShioLong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Doyle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle is trying to break free.
LeeShioLong is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Doyle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but LeeShioLong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle is leaning against LeeShioLong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doyle throws a combination that misses

and LeeShioLong moves into the clinch.
LeeShioLong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Doyle tries to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling the position.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but LeeShioLong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle being controlled against the ropes.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike.
Doyle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bruce LeeShioLong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from LeeShioLong.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doyle is trying to push LeeShioLong away but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Doyle tries to tie him up.
LeeShioLong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

LeeShioLong rushes Doyle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow just above Doyle 's eye.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but LeeShioLong keeps him there for the moment.
LeeShioLong is trying to stall.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doyle's efforts to push away.
LeeShioLong stalling the fight.
Doyle dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Doyle is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Doyle has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but LeeShioLong has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doyle's defenses.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow just above Doyle 's eye.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but LeeShioLong keeps him there for the moment.
Doyle tries a body shot but LeeShioLong blocks it.
Doyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doyle up against the ropes.
LeeShioLong effectively controlling the action here.
Doyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling him.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doyle's defenses.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doyle's efforts to push away.
Doyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle pushes off an throws an elbow but LeeShioLong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Doyle wants to get back to striking at distance but LeeShioLong won't allow it.
Doyle tries to circle away but LeeShioLong has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
Doyle is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Doyle has his back to the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but LeeShioLong blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow inside that Doyle shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

LeeShioLong rushes Doyle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling him.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow inside.
LeeShioLong effectively controlling the action here.
Doyle wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
LeeShioLong is pushing Doyle up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by LeeShioLong.
Doyle trying to stall but LeeShioLong improves his position.

Doyle manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by LeeShioLong.

LeeShioLong closes the distance and clinches.
Doyle takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeeShioLong stalling the fight.
LeeShioLong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doyle is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Doyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow just above Doyle 's eye.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow that stopped Doyle in his tracks for a moment.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
LeeShioLong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doyle up against the ropes.
LeeShioLong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doyle up against the ropes.

Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a double jab
and LeeShioLong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeeShioLong lands a nice looking body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

LeeShioLong rushes Doyle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong stalling in the clinch.
LeeShioLong prevents Doyle from breaking the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands a right hand.
Doyle being controlled against the ropes.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
Doyle wants to get back to striking at distance but LeeShioLong won't allow it.
LeeShioLong lands a hook that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
LeeShioLong lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Doyle gets tackled into the ropes by LeeShioLong. LeeShioLong maintains the clinch.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong prevents Doyle from breaking the clinch.
LeeShioLong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
Donall Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doyle's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but LeeShioLong has the dominant position.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow just above Doyle 's eye.
Doyle wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow inside.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow inside.
LeeShioLong has Doyle pushed against the ropes.
Doyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but LeeShioLong has the dominant position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
Doyle tries to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling the position.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeeShioLong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling him.
Bruce LeeShioLong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling the position.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.
LeeShioLong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
LeeShioLong is pushing Doyle up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but LeeShioLong uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
Doyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow inside that Doyle shrugs off.
LeeShioLong blocking some punches.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow that stopped Doyle in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce LeeShioLong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeeShioLong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 43:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 43:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 43:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce LeeShioLong!
Bruce LeeShioLong is the new middleweight champion!