PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Kickboxer (ranked 4016 p4p, 416 weight class) and Basket Case (ranked 3918 p4p, 411 weight class). Kickboxer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hawaiian Kickboxer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kickboxer
vs
Case

180 cm
24
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

169 cm
21
156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Basket Case!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickboxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.

Case has closed the distance and engaged Kickboxer in a clinch.
Kickboxer is pushing Case up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kickboxer lands a shoulder strike.
Case misses with a body punch.
Case misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickboxer can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kickboxer blocks a body shot from Case.
Kickboxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Case.
Case misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer blocking some punches.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Case throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Case on the inside.
Kickboxer lands an elbow just above Case 's eye.
Case misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kickboxer throws an elbow but it misses.
Kickboxer prevents a body shot from Case.
Case tries to work over Kickboxer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kickboxer tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Case struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickboxer controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Case.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer - that landed with a thud.
Kickboxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Case misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kickboxer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Case's brow.
Case stalling in the clinch.
Case dodges an elbow strike from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Basket Case has been cut.
Case throws a punch but it's blocked by Kickboxer.
Case lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kickboxer backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Case.
Case avoids a wild elbow strike from Kickboxer.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickboxer's elbow.
Case has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kickboxer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Case can turn it around.
Kickboxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Kickboxer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage.
Case can't break the clinch.
Case digs a right hand underneath Kickboxer's ribcage. Kickboxer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Case lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kickboxer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer digs a right hand underneath Case's ribcage. Case let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Case.
Case avoids a wild elbow strike from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Case lands a nice uppercut.
Case throws a head punch that misses.
Case fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case misses with a body punch.
Kickboxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Kickboxer lands a nice uppercut.
Kickboxer blocks an uppercut.
Case misses with a punch on the inside.
Kickboxer digs a right hand into Case's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Case's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case gets through Kickboxer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kickboxer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Case's defenses.
Kickboxer has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
Case misses with some punches.
Case wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickboxer has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Case misses with the head strike.
Come on Kickboxer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kickboxer throws an elbow but it misses.
Case swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Case on the inside.
Case tries a body shot but Kickboxer blocks it.
Kickboxer lands an elbow just above Case 's eye.
Kickboxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickboxer tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing Kickboxer back against the cage.
Kickboxer prevents a body shot from Case.
Kickboxer tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case wants to break free but Kickboxer has control.
Kickboxer blocks an uppercut.
Kickboxer lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kickboxer throws an elbow but misses.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickboxer's elbow.
Case swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case lands a body shot.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Kickboxer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kickboxer takes a shot to the head.
Kickboxer throws an elbow that misses.

Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxer lands with a nice body punch.
Case misses with a straight left.
As Case backs away, Kickboxer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Case slips a jab from Kickboxer.
Case walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kickboxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kickboxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basket Case will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Basket Case's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kickboxer slips under a jab from Case.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cases jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kickboxer throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Kickboxer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Case is able to avoid easily.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Kickboxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kickboxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kickboxer slips a jab from Case.
Kickboxer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kickboxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Case with a jab.
Basket Case 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.
Kickboxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Case on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kickboxer. Kickboxer obviously looking to wear him down.
Kickboxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Case fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawaiian Kickboxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickboxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Kickboxer's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Kickboxer.
A left lands for Case.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickboxer moves away.
Kickboxer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kickboxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kickboxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxer throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case throws a hook to the side of Kickboxer's head but Kickboxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kickboxer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kickboxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Case misses with a two punch combination.
Case misses with a hook. Kickboxer ducked under it nicely.
Kickboxer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Case misses with a left hand
and Kickboxer counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kickboxer throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Kickboxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Case.
Kickboxer defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Kickboxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kickboxer lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kickboxer does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Case as he connects with a hook.
Kickboxer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kickboxer connects with a high kick.
Kickboxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
As Kickboxer backs off Case throws a huge counter combo but Kickboxer manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Kickboxer does no damage.
Kickboxer slips under a jab.
Kickboxer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer moves out of range as Case strikes.
Kickboxer looks to land a combination. Case sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kickboxer scores with a decent looking hook.
Kickboxer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kickboxer misses the target.
Kickboxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kickboxer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickboxer.
Donk. Case catches Kickboxer right on the button with a cross.
Kickboxer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Case on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case misses with a hook.
Case misses with a hook. Kickboxer ducked under it nicely.
Kickboxer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer avoids the body shot from Case.
Kickboxer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Case doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kickboxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kickboxer is looking to slow Case down with leg kicks.
Case misses with a hook. Kickboxer ducked under it nicely.
Kickboxer avoids the body shot from Case.
Kickboxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Case lands with an overhand left.
Case looks to land a right hand but Kickboxer moved out of range.
Case throws a body punch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Case 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.
Case looks to land a left hand but Kickboxer moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Case misses.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickboxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hawaiian Kickboxer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Basket Case's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Case throws a big shot that misses.
Kickboxer scores with a jab to the head.
Kickboxer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Kickboxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kickboxer misses the target.
Kickboxer jabs Case to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kickboxer slips under a jab.
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Case throws the left hand but Kickboxer avoids the punch easily.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Case throws a body punch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Case tries to bum rush Kickboxer with a series of wild strikes but Kickboxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kickboxer misses with a wild body shot.
Case on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Case instigates a clinch.
Case working aggressively here.
Case lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kickboxer misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kickboxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kickboxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kickboxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Case lands with a left to the head.
Kickboxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Case misses with a hook from the clinch.
Case pushes Kickboxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Basket Case seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Case tries to work over Kickboxer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Case fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Kickboxer avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
Kickboxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer lands an elbow inside that Case shrugs off.
Case misses with some punches.
Case has a couple of punches blocked by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
Kickboxer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kickboxer blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kickboxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kickboxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kickboxer tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing Kickboxer back against the cage.
Case throws a punch but it's blocked by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Case struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickboxer controls his hands.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Kickboxer avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
Kickboxer lands a damaging elbow.
Kickboxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kickboxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Kickboxer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kickboxer blocks an uppercut.
Kickboxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kickboxer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Case's brow.
Kickboxer lands a nice elbow.
Kickboxer tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing Kickboxer back against the cage.
Kickboxer tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
Kickboxer tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
Kickboxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kickboxer.
Case blocks the elbow strike.
Case misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Case.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Case misses with some punches.
Kickboxer misses with the head strike.
Kickboxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kickboxer is keeping busy.
Kickboxer tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kickboxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Case lands a hook that snaps the head of Kickboxer backwards.
Kickboxer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Case lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kickboxer backwards.
Case swings wildly with an uppercut but Kickboxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case lands a hook to the side of the head.
Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Case can't find room to land a body shot as Kickboxer controls the action.
Kickboxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickboxer's elbow.

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 Hawaiian Kickboxer.
I think Kickboxer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawaiian Kickboxer!
Hawaiian Kickboxer made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.