MAX 1 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Thai Shamwong (ranked 4118 p4p, 4092 weight class) and Tidam Yagan (ranked 431 p4p, 429 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shamwong
vs
Yagan

189 cm
23
170
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
KO power

Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thai Shamwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tidam Yagan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai Shamwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagan scores with a hook to the body. Shamwong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamwong on the side of the head.
Yagan works the jab nicely.
Shamwong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yagan's head.
Shamwong walks into a stiff left hand from Yagan.
A head kick misses from Shamwong.
Yagan lands a slapping body shot.
Yagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamwong.
Shamwong scores with a head kick. Yagan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yagan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamwong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yagan.
Yagan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Shamwong.
Yagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamwong tries to clinch but Yagan moves out of range.
Shamwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagan is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagan lands the left hand.
Shamwong connects with a high kick.
Shamwong connects with a high kick.
Shamwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tidam Yagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamwong throws a head kick that Yagan semi-blocks.
Shamwong is breathing heavily.
Shamwong walks into a left hand.
Shamwong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Yagan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamwong connects with a high kick.
Yagan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamwong throws a sloppy head kick and Yagan moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Yagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamwong throws a head kick that misses
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yagan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamwong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shamwong throws a head kick but Yagan moves out of range.
Yagan unleashes a big counter combination but Shamwong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yagan lands with a nice body punch.
Yagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Shamwong is rocked!
Yagan scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Shamwong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yagan cracks Shamwong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Yagan catches Shamwong right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Yagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamwong doesn't seem phased though.
Yagan closes the distance and catches Shamwong with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Shamwong is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Shamwong is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Shamwong is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Yagan takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tidam Yagan!
A relieved looking Tidam Yagan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ember Bleak (ranked 4157 p4p, 4158 weight class) and Hazard Bleak (ranked 433 p4p, 435 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bleak
vs
Bleak

185 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Intelligent

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ember Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hazard Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ember Bleak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ember Bleak moves into the clinch successfully.

Hazard Bleak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazard Bleak throws a one two combo.

Ember Bleak gets tackled into the cage by Hazard Bleak. Hazard Bleak maintains the clinch.
Ember Bleak content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Ember Bleak breaks the clinch.
Hazard Bleak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ember Bleak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ember Bleak wants to clinch.
Ember Bleak sets himself, and Hazard Bleak steps forward looking for the clinch! Ember Bleak avoids it this time.
Ember Bleak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazard Bleak counters with a body kick.
Hazard Bleak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ember Bleak wants to clinch up but Hazard Bleak keeps it at a distance.
Ember Bleak is looking to clinch but Hazard Bleak is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazard Bleak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ember Bleak controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Ember Bleak.
Ember Bleak prevents Hazard Bleak from breaking the clinch.
Hazard Bleak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hazard Bleak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Ember Bleak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ember Bleak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazard Bleak throws a leg kick that misses.

Hazard Bleak gets a clinch.
Ember Bleak wants to get back to striking at distance but Hazard Bleak won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ember Bleak manages to break the clinch.
Hazard Bleak tries to clinch up but Ember Bleak circles away and keeps his distance.
Ember Bleak throws a big counter combination but Hazard Bleak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ember Bleak throws a hook but Hazard Bleak blocks it.
Hazard Bleak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ember Bleak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Ember Bleak coming out on top.
Ember Bleak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazard Bleak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ember Bleak misses with a head kick.
Ember Bleak blocks a leg kick.

Ember Bleak closes the distance and pushes Hazard Bleak back into the cage.

Hazard Bleak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazard Bleak fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazard Bleak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ember Bleak tries a head kick but it misses.
Hazard Bleak tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hazard Bleak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazard Bleak 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 9:10
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 9:10
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hazard Bleak!
A victorious Hazard Bleak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.