PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jacques Durand Jr (ranked 2928 p4p, 3929 weight class) and Jamin Destro (ranked 392 p4p, 483 weight class). Destro has chosen Down Under - Eurobeat Remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Durand Jr
vs
Destro

201 cm
21
210
8 - 1 - 0

181 cm
31
191
6 - 4 - 0

Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamin Destro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Destro.
Destro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Destro tries to clinch there but Durand Jr circles away.
Durand Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand Jr scores with a leg kick.
Destro throws a head kick but Durand Jr moves out of range.
A big right from Durand Jr misses.
Destro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Destro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Destro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Destro.
Durand Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Destro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Destro misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Destro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr defending well as Destro loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand Jr throws a one two combo.
Durand Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Destro misses with a looping right.
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Destro lands but Durand Jr takes it in his stride.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Destro throws a leg kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
and Destro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Destro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jamin Destro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Durand Jr has Destro up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but Destro blocks it.
Durand Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destro's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Destro - that landed with a thud.
Destro lands a left hand.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow.
Destro misses with a body punch.

Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr scores with a hook to the body. Destro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Destro moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Destro misses.
Durand Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destro.
Destro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durand Jr under the eye.
Durand Jr is looking to wear down Destro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destro misses with an uppercut.
Destro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamin Destro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Destro misses with a hook to the body
and Durand Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Destro feints and then cracks Durand Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand Jr down.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durand Jr throws a low kick but Destro avoids it.
A slow jab from Destro misses its intended target.
Destro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destro manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destro tries to land a leg kick but Durand Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Durand Jr throws a big counter combination but Destro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Durand Jr looks to land a left hand but Destro moved out of range nicely.
Destro scores with a nice strike.
Durand Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Durand Jr there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destro keeps the fight on the outside.
Destro flicks out a counter leg kick but Durand Jr steps away.
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Destro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Destro slips under a jab from Durand Jr.
Destro throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Destro avoided it.
Durand Jr jabs Destro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Destro lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand Jr's head.
Destro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Destro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destro walks into a straight right hand from Durand Jr.
Destro looks to throw a body kick
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Destro misses its intended target.
Destro lands with a shot to the body.
Durand Jr slips under a jab from Destro.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Destro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Destro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Destro throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Durand Jr connects with a right hand. Destro shakes it off.
Durand Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destro.
Destro throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Destro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Destro.
Destro connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Destro throws a sloppy head kick and Durand Jr moves out of range easily.
Destro moves in looking to clinch but Durand Jr pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Destro is looking to score with low kicks.
Destro wants to clinch.
Durand Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but Destro moves out of range.
Destro lands with an overhand left.
Durand Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Destro.
Destro tries to clinch
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand Jr.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Destro counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr jabs Destro to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Destro clinches with his opponent.
Durand Jr prevents a body shot from Destro.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destro's defenses.
Destro misses with a knee to the head.
Destro throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destro blocks it with crossed arms.
Destro tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destro backwards.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Destro avoids the damage to the body.
Destro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destro has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Destro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand Jr avoiding damage as Destro throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Destro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand Jr presses Destro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand Jr pushes Destro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Durand Jr is leaning against Destro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Destro is defending well for now.
Durand Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Destro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacques Durand Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Destro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Destro scores with a hook to the body.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destro.
Durand Jr tries a body shot but Destro blocks it.
Good body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr has Destro pushed against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Destro backwards.
Durand Jr stalling in the clinch but Destro improves position.

Destro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Durand Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand Jr 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.