PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Adam Bourque (ranked 3826 p4p, 487 weight class) and Strategos Themistokles (ranked 1872 p4p, 271 weight class). Bourque comes to the ring accompanied by Last One Standing -¡MAYDAY!. Adam Bourque has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bourque
vs
Themistokles

190 cm
35
220 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

187 cm
30
210 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Strategos Themistokles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque misses with the combination.
Themistokles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Bourque was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the body.
Themistokles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
Bourque has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Lotus in the buildup to the fight.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Themistokles lands a leg kick that knocks Bourque off balance momentarily.
Bourque connects with a nice looking jab.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Themistokles scores with a jab.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourque.
Themistokles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Themistokles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourque checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Themistokles misses with a body kick.
Themistokles throws a front kick aimed at Bourque's knee but Bourque avoids it well.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Bourque throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Themistokles.
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Themistokles throws a combination. Bourque tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Themistokles counters with an outside leg kick.
Bourque lands with a right hand.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque catches Themistokles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Themistokles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Bourque.
Themistokles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bourque is able to avoid easily.
Themistokles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourque blocks a jab.
Bourque throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Bourque thuds his right hand into Themistokles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque.

Themistokles clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bourque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Themistokles avoids nicely.
Themistokles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bourque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bourque tries to clinch but Themistokles is having none of it.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Themistokles throws a hook but Bourque avoids it easily.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Themistokles lands.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Themistokles. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Bourque misses its target.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Themistokles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Themistokles.
Bourque misses with a series of wild punches.
Themistokles swinging wildly here.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque slips a jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles swings widly with a right hand
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourque sizes up Themistokles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bourque misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles lands a jab to the head.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque throws a right hand that Themistokles ducks under and follows up with a left that Themistokles also avoids with ease.
Themistokles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque lands a jab.
Jab by Bourque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Bourque slips a jab from Themistokles.
Bourque thuds his right hand into Themistokles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bourque misses its target.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Themistokles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bourque doesn't seem bothered though.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourque throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Themistokles is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Bourque lands a right hook to the body.
Bourque takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bourque.
Themistokles throws the left hand but Bourque avoids the punch easily.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Themistokles works over Bourque's head and body with a nice combination.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Bourque moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bourque misses its target.
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Bourque jumps back.
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bourque swings for the body but Themistokles moves out of range.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Themistokles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Themistokles.
Bourque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles scores with a one two! Bourque had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the body
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Bourque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bourque.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourque throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bourque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Strategos Themistokles just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Bourque's head.
A short left from Bourque.
A head punch on the inside from Bourque fails to land.
Bourque is trying to break free.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Bourque misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bourque.
A head punch on the inside from Bourque fails to land.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bourque can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourque controls his hands.
Bourque misses with a punch on the inside.
Themistokles working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Bourque.
Bourque prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
A body shot lands from Themistokles.
Bourque throws a head punch that misses.
Bourque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque blocks a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Bourque.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Themistokles as Bourque tries to tie him up.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourque blocks a body shot from Themistokles.
A hook to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bourque lands a left hand.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Bourque throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Bourque blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bourque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
Themistokles tried to score with a low kick but Bourque checks it.
A big right from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bourque was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Themistokles.
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!
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with a body shot.
Bourque throws a jab when Themistokles was well out of range.
Themistokles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bourque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles misses with a lunging right hand
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Themistokles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Themistokles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bourques jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bourque scores with a nice right hand.
Bourque scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Themistokles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bourque misses.
Themistokles lands a jab.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
Adam Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Themistokles throws a lazy head kick
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Themistokles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Themistokles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bourque on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Themistokles.
Bourque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Themistokles.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourque, as that shot connected.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Strategos Themistokles.
Well Themistokles 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.