PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bruce LeeShioLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aatos Impala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

LeeShioLong
vs
Impala

185 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce LeeShioLong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatos Impala!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeeShioLong has closed the distance and engaged Impala in a clinch.
LeeShioLong has Impala pressed against the ropes, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Impala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LeeShioLong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Impala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Impala works the jab nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Impala is trying to push LeeShioLong away but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeeShioLong.
Impala looking to throw knees to the head but LeeShioLong is blocking nicely.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Impala lands a nice uppercut.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands a hook that snaps the head of Impala backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Impala is looking to break free of the clinch but LeeShioLong has double underhooks.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Impala is trying to push LeeShioLong away but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeeShioLong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Impala is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the ropes.
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Impala can't break the clinch.
Impala misses with some punches.
LeeShioLong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Impalas head.
Impala trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A low kick from Impala is predictable there
and LeeShioLong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeeShioLong moves away.
Impala throws a series of punches but LeeShioLong avoids them all with ease.
LeeShioLong is looking for a counter combo.
LeeShioLong takes one to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Impala can do to turn this around?

LeeShioLong moves into range and clinches up with Impala.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses.

It looks like Aatos Impala has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala is trying to maintain a safe position but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns Impala into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Impala is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Impala has his back to the ropes.

Impala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

LeeShioLong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeeShioLong is defending well for now.
Bruce LeeShioLong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Impala wants to get back to striking at distance but LeeShioLong won't allow it.
Impala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeeShioLong is defending well for now.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Impala throws a big shot that misses.

LeeShioLong closes the distance and pushes Impala back into the ropes.
Impala working aggressively here.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by LeeShioLong.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.
Impala misses with some punches.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
Impala tries to circle away but LeeShioLong has him pinned against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeeShioLong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Impala misses with a body punch.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeeShioLong is keeping busy.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeeShioLong as Impala tries to tie him up.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala working aggressively here.
Impala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from LeeShioLong.
Impala is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala'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.

Impala pushes LeeShioLong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Impala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Impala taking a breather.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeeShioLong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Impala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong lands an uppercut.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.

Impala breaks from the clinch.
LeeShioLong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

LeeShioLong clinches with his opponent.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
Impala trying to control the position but instead, LeeShioLong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Impala into the ropes.
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but LeeShioLong avoids the damage to the body.
Impala is trying to stall.
LeeShioLong looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impala looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Impala scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
Impala tries to break free but LeeShioLong pushes him back against the ropes.
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Impala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala stalling in the clinch but LeeShioLong improves position.
LeeShioLong lands an elbow that stopped Impala in his tracks for a moment.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impala avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala tries to stall but LeeShioLong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeeShioLong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

LeeShioLong clinches up against the ropes.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
Impala avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Impala working aggressively here.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Impala's brow.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
Impala misses with the head strike.
Impala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Impala's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
Impala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Impala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeeShioLong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
LeeShioLong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with LeeShioLong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Impala breaks from the clinch.

LeeShioLong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeeShioLong lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Aatos Impala's cut even more.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Impala.
Impala tries to throw a body punch but LeeShioLong avoids it by throwing Impala back against the ropes.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeeShioLong is keeping busy.
Impala takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Impala misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
Impala scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeeShioLong has Impala pressed against the ropes, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Impala takes a shot to the head.
Impala misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LeeShioLong.
Impala taking a breather.
LeeShioLong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.

The cut above Aatos Impala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from LeeShioLong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong had his way with Aatos Impala in that round.
The cut man is working on Aatos Impala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

LeeShioLong rushes Impala and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by LeeShioLong.
Impala working hard to break the clinch.
Impala tries to stall but LeeShioLong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Impala is trying to break the clinch but LeeShioLong has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow strike.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
Impala holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Impala misses with a knee to the head.
LeeShioLong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Impala takes an elbow to the temple.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeeShioLong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impala's efforts to push away.
Impala missing with knees to the body.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Impala improves his position.
Impala letting LeeShioLong take a breather here.
LeeShioLong misses with an elbow over the top.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Impala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruce LeeShioLong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Impala blocks an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
LeeShioLong dodges an elbow strike from Impala.
Impala dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Impala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeeShioLong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Impala wants to break free but LeeShioLong has control.
LeeShioLong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LeeShioLong throws an elbow but misses.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
Aatos Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Impala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeeShioLong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Impala missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce LeeShioLong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeeShioLong, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce LeeShioLong!