PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Australian RooMan (ranked 12095 p4p, 21370 weight class) and Peace Kim (ranked 617 p4p, 577 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

RooMan
vs
Kim

185 cm
31
170
7 - 2 - 0

176 cm
27
170
1 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Australian RooMan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peace Kim!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RooMan throws a body kick that misses.
RooMan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - RooMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kim misses.
RooMan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peace Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim looks to throw a body kick
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
RooMan misses with a few strikes there.
Kim moves forwards but RooMan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
RooMan misses with a shot to the body
and RooMan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
RooMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
RooMan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kim. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Kim tenderised RooMan's leg. RooMan is trying to keep his angry face on.
RooMan moves out of range of the body kick from Kim.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by RooMan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RooMan moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
RooMan lands with a shot to the body.
Kim 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.
Kim thuds his right hand into RooMan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Australian RooMan has been cut.
RooMan avoids the head kick by Kim.
RooMan swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
RooMan throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
RooMan cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RooMan throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim lunges at RooMan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by RooMan's hand.
RooMan digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RooMan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and RooMan duly obliges.
RooMan throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RooMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
RooMan misses the shot to the body.
Kim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and RooMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
RooMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kim off the ropes and back into range.
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RooMan.
RooMan cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Kim connects with a leg kick.
RooMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
RooMan takes one on the button.
RooMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kim cracks RooMan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RooMan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
RooMan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
RooMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Nice cross by RooMan.
RooMan lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. RooMan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
RooMan moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by RooMan!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and RooMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
RooMan misses with a few strikes there.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from RooMan.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and RooMan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim feints and then cracks RooMan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RooMan down.
RooMan misses with a wild combination.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but RooMan avoids it.
RooMan is looking to counter with head kicks.
RooMan throws a head kick that misses.
RooMan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RooMan works Kim's body with a nice hook.
RooMan misses with the combination.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from RooMan.
Kim throws a right hand that RooMan ducks under and follows up with a left that RooMan also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RooMan scores with a body shot.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but RooMan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
RooMan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kim.
RooMan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Australian RooMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Australian RooMan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kim scores with a nice strike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kim.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits RooMans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RooMan. That did some damage!
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
RooMan misses with a looping left.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Australian RooMan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
RooMan missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on RooMan's shoulder, as RooMan tries to avoid the shot.
RooMan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
RooMan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RooMan.
RooMan avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. RooMan doesn't seem bothered though.
RooMan lands a jab to Kim's midsection.
RooMan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kim.
Kim throws a leg kick that misses.
RooMan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from RooMan finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
A lazy left from RooMan finds it's target.
RooMan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
RooMan slips a straight right by Kim.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RooMan.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
RooMan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but RooMan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RooMan is looking to counter punch.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but RooMan ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
RooMan blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
RooMan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kim under the eye.
RooMan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by RooMan. That's going to slow Kim down.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kim wants to slow RooMan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from RooMan.
RooMan throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim throws a hook but RooMan blocks it.
Kim misses with a right hand
and RooMan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
RooMan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but RooMan is just out of range.
RooMan throws a big counter combination but Kim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
RooMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RooMan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but RooMan avoids it.
RooMan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
RooMan throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
RooMan throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
RooMan throws a low kick, looking for Kim's leg but Kim calmly moves out of range.
RooMan throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
RooMan checks a leg kick nicely.
RooMan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and RooMan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from RooMan.
RooMan slips a jab from Kim.
RooMan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim misses with a looping left.
RooMan moves out of range as Kim strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RooMan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RooMan walks into a jab.
RooMan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A bone on bone clash there as RooMan blocks the leg kick.
RooMan misses with a series of wild punches.
RooMan slips a straight right by Kim.
RooMan is looking to counter punch.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and RooMan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
RooMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from RooMan.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
RooMan throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kim throws a body kick that misses
and RooMan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
RooMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Australian RooMan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Australian RooMan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

RooMan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim slips under a jab from RooMan.
RooMan blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A punch combination from RooMan misses.
Kim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
RooMan throws a head kick that misses.
RooMan throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim thinks about the counter body kick.
Kim scores with a crisp jab that stopped RooMan in his tracks.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but RooMan moves away.
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
RooMan lands with a shot to the body.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RooMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kim off the ropes and back into range.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Kim swings for the body but RooMan moves out of range.
It looked like RooMan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
RooMan misses with a head kick.
Kim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
RooMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and RooMan is able to avoid easily.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at RooMan's knee but RooMan avoids it well.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kim moves away from the strike by RooMan.
RooMan swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - RooMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Australian RooMan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RooMan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim scores with a spinning back kick!
Kim lands with a nice body kick.
RooMan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim misses with a looping right.
RooMan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
RooMan avoids a kick to the body.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
RooMan misses with a wild body shot.
Kim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kim misses with a kick to the body
and RooMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
RooMan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
RooMan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kim lands an overhand right.
RooMan throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
RooMan throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but RooMan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
RooMan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by RooMan.
RooMan throws a big counter combination but Kim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
RooMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim throws the left hand but RooMan avoids the punch easily.
RooMan misses with a wild combination.
RooMan tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from RooMan.
RooMan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Kim misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a leg kick but RooMan moved away.
RooMan moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
No joy there for RooMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
A right-left combo lands from RooMan.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from RooMan.
Kim lands a front kick.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but RooMan ducks down to avoid it.
Kim misses with a wild combination.
RooMan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kim drops his hands momentarily and RooMan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Peace Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Australian RooMan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well RooMan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Australian RooMan!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Australian RooMan!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Australian RooMan!

Australian RooMan wins by unanimous decision!
Australian RooMan retains his lightweight title!
Australian RooMan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Peace Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'North Korea sabotaged me. I bet they paid AKF to set this fight up! I have spent 30 minutes straight losing fights in the past few months, I was due to win. Fuck off. '.