PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekel Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McStoner
vs
Rage

192 cm
23
202 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekel Rage!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage scores with a leg kick.
Rage misses with an uppercut. McStoner saw that one coming.
McStoner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McStoner 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 Rage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rage connects with a solid leg kick.
Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rage has McStoner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that McStoner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McStoner blocks an uppercut.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Rage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McStoner.
McStoner blocks an uppercut.
McStoner blocks an uppercut.
McStoner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McStoner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McStoner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rage scores with a nice short uppercut.
McStoner misses with a hook to the ribs.
McStoner misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McStoner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStoner.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
McStoner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McStoner blocking some punches.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStoner blocking some punches.

McStoner breaks the clinch.
Rage avoids the body shot from McStoner.
Rage scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner 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.
McStoner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rage pivots, looking for a leg kick but McStoner is out of range and Rage settles back down.
McStoner slips a straight right by Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekel Rage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rage misses with a jab, cross combination.

McStoner closes the distance and clinches.
Ezekel Rage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rage lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Rage.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Still in the clinch, Rage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage tries to throw a body punch but McStoner avoids it by throwing Rage back against the ropes.

McStoner manages to break the clinch.
Rage has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rage misses with a lunging right hand
and McStoner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rage throws a combination. McStoner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McStoner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage lands a slapping body shot.
McStoner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rage flicks out a counter leg kick but McStoner steps away.
Rage throws the left hand but McStoner avoids the punch easily.
McStoner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McStoner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McStoner jabs Rage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McStoner misses with a straight right.
Rage misses with a looping left.
Rage swings widly with a right hand
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.

It looks like Ezekel Rage has been cut.
Rage thows a leg kick but McStoner checks it
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Rage misses.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by McStoner.
McStoner throwing a counter right hand but Rage manages to avoid it.
Rage looks to throw the jab but McStoner is out of range.
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage looks to throw the jab but McStoner is out of range.
McStoner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rage avoids it.
Rage throws an overhand right that lands on McStoner's shoulder, as McStoner tries to avoid the shot.
McStoner throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
McStoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from McStoner.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McStoner, right into the meat.

McStoner instigates a clinch.
McStoner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McStoner missing with knees to the body.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rage tries a body shot but McStoner blocks it.
McStoner tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing McStoner back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ezekel Rage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McStoner manages to avoid it.
McStoner misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rage! But no joy.
Rage throws the left hand but McStoner avoids the punch easily.
McStoner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
McStoner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from McStoner.
McStoner slips under a jab.
McStoner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rage.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - McStoner circles away.
It looked like McStoner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rage throws a low kick but it's checked well by McStoner.
Rage thows a leg kick but McStoner checks it
and McStoner counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStoner slips a straight right by Rage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rage misses with a right hand
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but McStoner is just out of range.
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McStoner's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage blocks a head kick by McStoner.
That kick from Rage tenderised McStoner's leg. McStoner is trying to keep his angry face on.
McStoner misses with a low kick.
Rage wants to land a leg kick but McStoner is out of range.
Rage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McStoner's head.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but McStoner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
As Rage looks to move away, McStoner throws a big counter combo but Rage just gets out of the way.
McStoner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rage.
McStoner jabs at Rage's body.
Rage lands a leg kick that knocks McStoner off balance momentarily.
Ezekel Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McStoner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rage.
Rage throws a poor cross that misses
and McStoner counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McStoner, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage throws a leg kick but McStoner moved away.
A little feinted left hand from McStoner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Rage misses
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McStoner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rage.
McStoner ducks right into an uppercut from Rage.
Rage misses with a low kick.
McStoner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McStoner checks it well.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStoner.
McStoner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McStoner misses with a body shot.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekel Rage really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McStoner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rage momentarily.
Rage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from McStoner.
Rage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rage throws a chopping leg kick but McStoner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McStoner tries to counter by clinching up but Rage breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rage.
Nice straight punches there by Rage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rage.
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target.
Rage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McStoner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
McStoner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rage thows a leg kick but McStoner checks it
and McStoner counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage slips a jab from McStoner.
Rage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rage tries to clinch up.
Rage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McStoner counters with a low kick, right behind Rage 's knee.
McStoner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McStoner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rage misses.
McStoner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McStoner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McStoner there as he acknowledges the shot.
McStoner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McStoner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McStoner misses with the combination.
Rage throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage loads up on a big right hand but McStoner slips the punch.
Rage scores with a leg kick.
Rage misses with a lunging right hand
and McStoner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McStoner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McStoner blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and McStoner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
Rage thuds his right hand into McStoner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rage throws a sloppy body shot
and McStoner counters with a nice uppercut.
Rage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McStoner throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekel Rage dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rage throws out a loose jab but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rage to score with a decent uppercut.
Rage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McStoner momentarily.
McStoner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rage motions for McStoner to come forward. Rage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Rage misses
and McStoner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McStoner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
McStoner is looking to counter punch.
McStoner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage connects with a leg kick. McStoner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage throws a leg kick but McStoner moved away.
Rage tries to clinch but McStoner moves out of range.
McStoner throws a looping overhand right but Rage ducks down to avoid it.
Rage throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McStoner lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
A low kick from Rage misses

and McStoner moves into the clinch.
Rage avoiding damage as McStoner throws knees to the body.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duke McStoner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Rage.
Rage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rage lands a nice uppercut.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by McStoner.
Rage has a couple of punches blocked by McStoner.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by McStoner.
Rage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by McStoner.
Rage working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McStoner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage lands a left hand that snaps the head of McStoner backwards.
McStoner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McStoner.
Rage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage tries a body shot but McStoner blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekel Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekel Rage!
Ezekel Rage decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.