PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 20773 p4p, 137 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 1749 p4p, 73 weight class). Nukem is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here comes the boom. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bandichoo
vs
Nukem

178 cm
26
240 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

193 cm
41
286 lbs
37 - 20 - 2

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo throws a leg kick which misses Nukem's front leg but catches the back leg as Nukem tries to avoid it.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Nukem saw that one coming.
Nukem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandichoo.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nukem misses.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Nukem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo cracks Nukem with an open hand slap.
We've been informed that Nukem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nukem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bandichoo - the referee stops the clock and Nukem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bandichoo. Nukem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bandichoo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bandichoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Bandichoo checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Bandichoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.
Bandichoo tries to work over Nukem's front leg with a kick but Nukem checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Nukem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Bandichoo cracks Nukem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nukem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Nukem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bandichoo lands with a straight right. Nukem didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Nukem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Nukem dodges the punch combination from Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
Nukem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Nukem saw that one coming.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick which misses Nukem's front leg but catches the back leg as Nukem tries to avoid it.
Bandichoo scores with a shot to the body.
Bandichoo lands with a cross.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Nukem as he connects with a hook.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range.
Nukem looks to land a combination but Bandichoo avoids it well.
Bandichoo throws a counter high kick but Nukem was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nukem lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nukem lunges at Bandichoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bandichoo's hand.
Bandichoo moves out of range as Nukem strikes.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Nukem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandichoo lunges at Nukem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nukem's hand.
Bandichoo works the jab nicely.
Nukem defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Nukem moves out of range as Bandichoo throws a body kick.
Nukem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Nukem sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nukem 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 Bandichoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bandichoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nukem throws a leg kick that misses.
Nukem scores with the left hand. Bandichoo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandichoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nukem.
Nukem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bandichoo.
A clash of legs there as Bandichoo blocks the low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nukem lands the left hand.
Nukem throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A chopping leg kick lands by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo cracks Nukem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Nukem sees coming a mile off.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Nukem's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Bandichoo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandichoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nukem has time to react.
Bandichoo throws a solid leg kick but Nukem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nukem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandichoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandichoo delivers a nice body kick.
Bandichoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Bandichoo.
Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandichoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bandichoo misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.
Bandichoo tries to land a leg kick but Nukem saw it coming and moves away.
Nukem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandichoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nukem.
Bandichoo slips a jab from Nukem.
Nukem tests Bandichoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandichoo tries a low kick but Nukem avoids it.
A cross from Bandichoo lands.
Nukem lands a jab to Bandichoo's midsection.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandichoo moves away.
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
Nukem scores with a hook.
Nukem's corner calls for a 1-2. Nukem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nukem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandichoo thuds his right hand into Nukem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Nukem catches Bandichoo napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Bandichoo goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).