PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MC
vs
Poirier

180 cm
28
168 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

173 cm
24
158 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poirier has MC up against the ropes in a clinch.
MC lands with a light punch inside.

Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MC avoids the head kick by Poirier.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MC scores with a nice head shot.
Poirier swings for the body but MC moves out of range.
MC ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but MC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but MC sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
MC thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poirier!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier jabs MC to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for MC, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MC has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poirier.
A good leg kick by Poirier.
MC connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
MC pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MC has Poirier up against the ropes in a clinch.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
MC missing with knees to the body.
MC lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poirier tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the ropes.
Poirier is looking to break free of the clinch but MC has double underhooks.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from MC.
MC controlling the action here for a moment.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
Poirier is trying to break free.
Our sources have told us that MC has been working on his elbows in the gym.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
MC lands a knee to the body.
MC keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Poirier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poirier wants to break free but MC has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
Poirier told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.

Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
MC lands a head kick. Poirier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MC throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier dodges the punch combination from MC.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MC throws a head kick that misses.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier lunges at MC with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MC's hand.
Poirier misses with a looping left.
Poirier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poirier throws a hook but MC avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

MC misses the shot to the body.
MC blocks a head kick by Poirier.
As Poirier looks to move away, MC throws a big counter combo but Poirier just gets out of the way.
MC throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
MC throws a series of strikes that have Poirier backpedaling.
Poirier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poirier. That's going to slow MC down.
MC jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MC ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Poirier misses
and MC counters with a solid body kick.
MC misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier misses with a leg kick.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MC circles away quickly and effectively.
MC tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MC.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MC looks for the body kick but Poirier saw that one coming.
MC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
MC on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poirier misses with a low kick.
MC throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MC throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from MC misses.
MC throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Poirier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MC checks it well.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
MC lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MC checks a low kick from Poirier.
Poirier drops his hands momentarily and MC takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MC avoids a punch combination nicely.
MC lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and MC counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from MC does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MC, right into the meat.
Poirier takes a swing at MC's ribcage but misses.
Hesa MC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MC throws a right and a left that both miss.
MC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MC.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier cracks the inside of MC's front leg.
MC lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier lands a nice hook to MC's body. MC takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of MC's head but MC sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Poirier catches MC right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MC throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MC blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MC was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier throws a hook but MC avoids it easily.
MC tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MC scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MC moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MC scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Poirier moves out of range as MC strikes.
Poirier throws a wild body kick that MC sees coming a mile off.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and MC counters with a two punch combo.
Poirier throws the kick towards the body but MC avoids it.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but MC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from MC does no damage.
MC throws a leg kick that misses.
MC lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Poirier.
Poirier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MC connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MC is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poirier throws out a leg kick but MC moves out of range and Poirier only half commits.
MC seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poirier slips under a jab from MC.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poirier!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by MC.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
A punch combination from MC misses.
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier throws a right hand that MC ducks under and follows up with a left that MC also avoids with ease.
MC misses with a straight left.
Poirier throws a jab when MC was well out of range.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
MC connects with a single shot there.
MC thows a left - swing and a miss!
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. MC moves away and avoids it.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
MC throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
MC slips a jab from Poirier.
Poirier throws a right and a left that MC avoids nicely.
MC connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Poirier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MC throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Poirier throws an off balance right hand
enabling MC to counter with a crisp jab.
MC tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from MC.
MC darts in trying to clinch
and Poirier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MC slips a straight right by Poirier.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Poirier loads up on a big right hand but MC slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws out a loose jab but MC uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like MC was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poirier.
Poirier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MC is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poirier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier lands a nice looking kick to the body. MC takes a step back to recover.
MC lands with a nice combination. Poirier backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from MC.
MC digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Poirier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MC misses with a wild combination.
Poirier misses with a hook
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MC looks to land a combination. Poirier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MC misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
MC misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by MC!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and MC moves out of range easily.
A cross from MC lands.
A head kick from Poirier lands but MC takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poirier throws a lazy uppercut
and MC counters with a three punch combo that has Poirier backing up. Poirier nods at MC to acknowledge the strikes.
Poirier throws a head kick but MC moves out of range.
MC lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Poirier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MC stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MC is looking to clinch.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch but MC swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poirier tries to bum rush MC with a series of wild strikes but MC uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Poirier misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MC throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MC slips under a jab.
MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC had his way with Anton Poirier in that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Poirier defending well as MC loads up on a big left hand.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier misses with a hook.
Poirier cracks MC with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier works MC's body with a nice hook.
MC scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for MC.

Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
MC has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MC looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Poirier misses with a hook.
Poirier is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier looks to throw the jab but MC is out of range.
Poirier misses with a hook.
MC throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MC moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MC takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MC takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC with a jab.
MC moves out of range of the body kick from Poirier.
MC lands with a cross.
MC misses with a two punch combination.
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.
MC throws a right hand that Poirier ducks under and follows up with a left that Poirier also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MC.
Poirier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC throws a leg kick but Poirier moved away.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poirier. That's going to slow MC down.
MC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MC shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but MC moved away.
MC throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. MC does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier thuds a left hand into MC's body.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MC defending well as Poirier loads up on a big left hand.
MC throws a big counter combination but Poirier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MC looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC moves out of range as Poirier strikes.
Poirier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poirier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poirier scores with a jab.
Hesa MC is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hesa MC.
Well MC has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hesa MC!