PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 3157 p4p, 17719 weight class) and Silva Scorpion (ranked 296 p4p, 400 weight class). BySubtraction's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lay My Claim. Scorpion has chosen Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz) as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

BySubtraction
vs
Scorpion

169 cm
36
155
31 - 12 - 2

172 cm
42
148
54 - 21 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 54 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Silva Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion slips a jab and a cross from BySubtraction.
Jab from Scorpion.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BySubtraction at a distance.
Scorpion lands with an overhand left.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.

Scorpion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow.
BySubtraction is looking to break free of the clinch but Scorpion has double underhooks.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion is controlling him.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BySubtraction.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction wants to get back to striking at distance but Scorpion won't allow it.
Scorpion is trying to stall.
BySubtraction misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch but Scorpion keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion is looking to control BySubtraction's arms but BySubtraction gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scorpion has his back to the ropes.
Scorpion wants to stall.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. BySubtraction seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
BySubtraction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
BySubtraction is breathing heavily.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Scorpion avoids the damage to the body.
BySubtraction working hard to break the clinch.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
BySubtraction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion looking to stall.
Scorpion tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
BySubtraction is trying to push Scorpion away but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
BySubtraction tries to break free but Scorpion pushes him back against the ropes.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion pushes BySubtraction back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BySubtraction working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Scorpion is avoiding it.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

BySubtraction tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.

BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
Scorpion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BySubtraction on the side of the head.
BySubtraction blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Scorpion instigates a clinch.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BySubtraction's efforts to push away.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction working aggressively here.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BySubtraction gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Silva Scorpion has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion looking to stall.
BySubtraction tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scorpion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scorpion digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scorpion tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Silva Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scorpion pushes BySubtraction back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion pushes BySubtraction back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
BySubtraction blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scorpion avoids it.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Scorpion.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
Scorpion pushes BySubtraction back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion cracks BySubtraction with a nice body shot.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath BySubtraction's ribcage. BySubtraction let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

BySubtraction stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands the left hand.
Scorpion moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
BySubtraction takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
BySubtraction is looking to wear down Scorpion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Scorpion has BySubtraction up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.

BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BySubtraction has time to react.
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
Scorpion throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
Scorpion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scorpion thumps BySubtraction with a low kick.
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BySubtraction takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BySubtraction takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
BySubtraction thows a leg kick but Scorpion checks it
and BySubtraction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Scorpion.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scorpion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick.
BySubtraction is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.
Scorpion cracks BySubtraction with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scorpion lands a right hook to the body.
Scorpion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BySubtraction.
Scorpion jabs BySubtraction right on the nose. BySubtraction blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scorpion thumps BySubtraction with a low kick.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion with a hook.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Scorpion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Scorpion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BySubtraction, pushing him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scorpion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Scorpion avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Scorpion gets through BySubtraction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Scorpion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion prevents BySubtraction from breaking the clinch.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion lands a left hand.

BySubtraction is rocked!
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath BySubtraction's ribcage. BySubtraction let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh BySubtraction is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Scorpion blocks with his arms.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks BySubtraction with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! BySubtraction looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. BySubtraction get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Silva Scorpion!
Silva Scorpion is the new featherweight champion!
Silva Scorpion thanked the fans post fight for their support.