PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between David Kickpuncher (ranked 6445 p4p, 556 weight class) and Enzo Viticello (ranked 6327 p4p, 548 weight class). Kickpuncher comes to the ring accompanied by Resolution. This should be a great matchup!

Kickpuncher
vs
Viticello

180 cm
19
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
203 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Determined

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Kickpuncher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Viticello!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickpuncher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Viticello is able to avoid easily.

Viticello rushes Kickpuncher and presses him up against the ropes.
Viticello misses with a punch to the body.
Viticello prevents Kickpuncher from breaking the clinch.
Kickpuncher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viticello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kickpuncher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viticello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viticello pushes Kickpuncher back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickpuncher being controlled against the ropes.
Viticello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kickpuncher tries to break the clinch but Viticello is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viticello taking a breather.
Viticello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viticello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kickpuncher 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.
Kickpuncher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viticello avoids it.
Kickpuncher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Viticello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kickpuncher backwards.
Viticello controlling the action here for a moment.
Kickpuncher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Kickpuncher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viticello has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Viticello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
David Kickpuncher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickpuncher throws a sloppy head kick and Viticello moves out of range easily.
Viticello is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kickpuncher with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickpuncher throws a wild body kick that Viticello sees coming a mile off.
As Kickpuncher backs off Viticello throws a huge counter combo but Kickpuncher manages to avoid it all.
Viticello blocks a low kick nicely.
Kickpuncher sets himself, and Viticello steps forward looking for the clinch! Kickpuncher avoids it this time.
Viticello moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kickpuncher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Viticello is out of range and Kickpuncher settles back down.
Viticello is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viticello blocks a head kick by Kickpuncher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viticello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kickpuncher manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kickpuncher misses its target.
Kickpuncher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viticello.
Kickpuncher misses with a body kick.
Viticello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kickpuncher.
Kickpuncher throws a push kick but Viticello slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickpuncher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Viticello is out of range.

Viticello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kickpuncher, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kickpuncher is looking to break free of the clinch but Viticello has double underhooks.
Kickpuncher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kickpuncher trying to land knees to the body.
Kickpuncher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kickpuncher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kickpuncher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viticello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Viticello misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kickpuncher.
Viticello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kickpuncher backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickpuncher is trying to force a seperation but Viticello has the dominant position.
Kickpuncher being controlled against the ropes.
Kickpuncher is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Viticello fails to land.
Kickpuncher crunches a lovely knee into Viticello's ribcage.

Kickpuncher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Kickpuncher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kickpuncher 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 Viticello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viticello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Viticello 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viticello checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Viticello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enzo Viticello's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kickpuncher throws a leg kick that misses.
As Kickpuncher backs off Viticello throws a huge counter combo but Kickpuncher manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viticello.
Viticello lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kickpuncher backs up against the ropes.
Kickpuncher tries to score with a low kick but Viticello moves his leg out of the way.
Kickpuncher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viticello.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viticello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickpuncher half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickpuncher throws a sloppy head kick

and Viticello counters by clinching up.
Kickpuncher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kickpuncher misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viticello lands a body shot.
Kickpuncher looking to throw knees to the head but Viticello is blocking nicely.
Kickpuncher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viticello's elbow.
Viticello managing to block the knees to the body from Kickpuncher.
Viticello is looking to control Kickpuncher's arms but Kickpuncher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Viticello has his back to the ropes.
Kickpuncher working hard to break the clinch.
Kickpuncher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kickpuncher throws an elbow but it misses.
Viticello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viticello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viticello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kickpuncher backwards.
Viticello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viticello tries to work over Kickpuncher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickpuncher has had enough of the clinch but Viticello keeps him there for the moment.
Kickpuncher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viticello avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Viticello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viticello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viticello working aggressively here.
Viticello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kickpuncher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kickpuncher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kickpuncher lands an elbow inside that Viticello shrugs off.
Viticello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kickpuncher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kickpuncher tries to land knees in the clinch but Viticello avoids the damage to the body.
Kickpuncher lands an elbow just above Viticello 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viticello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Viticello lands with a left to the head.
Viticello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viticello cracks Kickpuncher with a nice body shot.
Viticello has Kickpuncher pressed against the ropes, preventing Kickpuncher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kickpuncher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kickpuncher tries to land knees in the clinch but Viticello avoids the damage to the body.
Kickpuncher tries to break the clinch but Viticello is controlling the position.
Viticello managing to block the knees to the body from Kickpuncher.
Kickpuncher missing with knees to the body.
Viticello avoiding damage as Kickpuncher throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Viticello - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickpuncher struggles to land a body shot inside as Viticello controls his hands.
Viticello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kickpuncher throws an elbow but misses.
Viticello lands an uppercut.

Kickpuncher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kickpuncher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kickpuncher misses with a low kick.
Kickpuncher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Enzo Viticello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kickpuncher - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viticello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Viticello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enzo Viticello's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Viticello gets a clinch.
Kickpuncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viticello.
Kickpuncher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viticello misses with a punch on the inside.
Kickpuncher missing with knees to the body.
Viticello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickpuncher's elbow.
Kickpuncher blocks a body shot from Viticello.
Kickpuncher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viticello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Enzo Viticello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viticello avoiding damage.
Kickpuncher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickpuncher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Viticello's face.
Viticello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kickpuncher tries to circle away but Viticello has him pinned against the ropes.
Viticello tries to throw a body punch but Kickpuncher avoids it by throwing Viticello back against the ropes.
Viticello managing to block the knees to the body from Kickpuncher.
Viticello managing to block the knees to the body from Kickpuncher.
Kickpuncher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viticello avoids it.

Kickpuncher breaks the clinch.
Viticello misses with an uppercut. Kickpuncher saw that one coming.
As Viticello backs away, Kickpuncher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kickpuncher misses with a low kick.
David Kickpuncher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickpuncher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kickpuncher quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kickpuncher tries to land a front kick but Viticello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viticello throws a series of punches but Kickpuncher avoids them all with ease.
Enzo Viticello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Viticello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viticello! But no joy.
Kickpuncher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kickpuncher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viticello blocks a leg kick.
Viticello is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kickpuncher with a body shot.
Viticello misses with a double jab.
Enzo Viticello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viticello scores with a jab to the body.
Kickpuncher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kickpuncher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Viticello as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Viticello does no damage.
Kickpuncher avoids the body shot from Viticello.
Kickpuncher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Viticello just manages to avoid it.
Kickpuncher misses with a low kick.
Viticello looks to land a combination but Kickpuncher avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kickpuncher misses

and Viticello moves into the clinch.
Kickpuncher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kickpuncher misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Viticello.
Kickpuncher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viticello has a couple of punches blocked by Kickpuncher.
Viticello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viticello blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickpuncher trying to land knees to the body.
Viticello avoids a wild elbow strike from Kickpuncher.
Kickpuncher landing knees to the body.

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 David Kickpuncher.
Well Viticello 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Viticello!