PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tahar Heart (ranked 20790 p4p, 691 weight class) and Hesa MC (ranked 3626 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Heart
vs
MC

170 cm
24
161 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
29
168 lbs
11 - 13 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tahar Heart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart lands with a kick to the temple. MC shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heart defending well as MC loads up on a big left hand.
Heart delivers a nice body kick.
Heart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MC is able to avoid easily.
MC throws a leg kick but Heart moved away.
Heart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MC is looking to clinch.
MC throws a series of punches but Heart moves out of range.
MC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heart looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Heart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MC misses with a wild combination.
MC just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHeart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MC showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heart.
MC fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MC misses with a straight right.
Heart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heart scores with a push kick.
Heart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MC has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heart tries a head kick but it misses.
Hesa MC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart avoids a punch combination nicely.
MC lands a body shot.
MC throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heart seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MC throws a leg kick but Heart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MC throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
MC lands with a shot to the body.
MC misses with a combination
and Heart counters with a body kick that stops MC in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from MC misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart throws a right hand that MC ducks under and follows up with a left that MC also avoids with ease.
MC throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
MC swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heart counters with an outside leg kick.
MC takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from MC.
And Heart counters with a quick kick to the body but MC blocks it.
Heart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MC.
MC misses with a right hand
and Heart counters with a left and a right that stings MC.
MC takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heart's head backwards.
Heart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MC throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart.
A quick step to the side and Heart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Heart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tahar Heart will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MC throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily.
Heart throws a quick counter kick to the body but MC avoids it.
MC misses with a double jab.
Heart tried to counter with a leg kick but MC avoided it.
Tahar Heart is winning the standup battle so far.
MC just misses with a punch to the body.
MC throws a head kick but Heart moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Heart.
Heart throws a sloppy head kick and MC moves out of range easily.
No joy there for MC, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heart blocks a jab.
Heart fires out a quick counter leg kick but MC just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - MC throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from MC. Heart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heart jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Heart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heart throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart blocks a head kick by MC.
MC just misses with a punch to the body.
Heart misses with a kick to the body
letting MC counter with a right hand.
Heart slips a jab from MC.
Heart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Heart.
Heart fakes the leg kick and cracks MC in the body.
MC's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MC scrambles back to his feet.
Heart lands the left hand.
Heart swinging wildly here.
MC scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MC misses with a few strikes there.
MC thuds a left hand into Heart's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MC lands with a cross.
MC tries to clinch up.
Heart seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MC misses with a straight left.
MC has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heart.
MC misses with a head kick.
Tahar Heart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MC rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MC. That did some damage!
Heart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MC has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heart throws a front kick that sends MC stumbling back into the ropes.
MC avoids a kick to the body.
MC steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heart. That one must have hurt.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tahar Heart will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

MC tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Heart thows a leg kick but MC checks it
enabling MC to counter with a crisp jab.
Heart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MC.
MC ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heart moves away.
Heart appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heart lands with a nice body kick.
Heart tried to score with a low kick but MC checks it.
MC misses with a straight left.
Heart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heart scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC throws a head kick that misses
and Heart counters with a series of strikes. MC will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Heart. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heart. MC shrugs it off though.
MC takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MC moves out of range as Heart throws a body kick.
MC throws out a counter right but Heart avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MC if he has to take too many more of those.
Heart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heart lands with a nice body kick.
Heart delivers a nice body kick.
Heart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heart tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Heart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC misses with a body shot.
Heart scores with a kick to the body.
Heart throws a nice outside leg kick.
MC throws an overhand right that lands on Heart's shoulder, as Heart tries to avoid the shot.
Heart throws a big counter combination but MC scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart lands a front kick.
Heart throws out a powerful jab.
Heart throws a nice head kick!

MC is rocked!
MC chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heart can pounce on him.
MC is still on wobbly legs! Can Heart finish him?
MC's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heart.
MC seems to have recovered his senses.

Heart throws out a head kick that MC doesn't see coming - it connects and sends MC crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into MC's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

MC drives through and clinches with Heart against the ropes.
Heart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Heart tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MC's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MC has Heart pressed against the ropes, preventing Heart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tahar Heart clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MC scores with a punch to the head.
MC tries to close the distance and clinch but Heart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Heart
and MC counters with a three punch combo that has Heart backing up. Heart nods at MC to acknowledge the strikes.
Heart takes one to the chin there.
MC dodges the punch combination from Heart.
MC works Heart's body with a nice hook.
Heart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MC can do to turn this around?
Heart throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from MC misses.
MC tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Heart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MC has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Heart.
MC falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heart counters with a nice low kick that buckles MC's knee momentarily.
MC misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MC is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MC misses with a body punch
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MC throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MC fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
Heart scores with a kick to the body.
MC comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
Heart tries a head kick but it misses.
Heart lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart looks for the body kick but MC saw that one coming.
Heart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MC throws an overhand right that lands on Heart's shoulder, as Heart tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from MC.
MC misses the shot to the body.
Heart throws a series of punches but MC moves out of range.
Heart throws a head kick that misses.
Heart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MC lands a two punch combo.
MC misses with a hook. Heart ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Heart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MC throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart.
MC misses with a series of wild punches.
MC swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heart counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tahar Heart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MC lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MC.
MC throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MC takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses.
Heart is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from MC.
Heart jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MC throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MC misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MC misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heart throws a right and a left that both miss.
MC looks to land a combination but Heart avoids it well.
MC is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart lands a nice leg kick that just misses MC's sensitive parts.
MC swinging wildly here.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heart counters with a straight right hand.
Heart scores with a head kick. MC tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MC takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heart misses with a body shot.
MC throws a big counter head kick but Heart avoids it with no problem.
MC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heart appears to be looking for a big counter.
MC swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from MC.
Heart moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC moves out of range of the body kick from Heart.
MC scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Heart lands an overhand right.
Heart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MC swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MC wants to clinch
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from MC. Those never looked like landing.
Heart scores with a hook.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from MC.
MC blocks the body kick.
MC avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Heart backs off MC throws a huge counter combo but Heart manages to avoid it all.
Hesa MC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MC throws a right and a left that Heart avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hesa MC.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Tahar Heart!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tahar Heart!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tahar Heart!

Tahar Heart wins by unanimous decision!
Tahar Heart retains his lightweight title!