PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dark Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjarno Lackenmeier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Killer
vs
Lackenmeier

180 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

188 cm
37
243 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

10th World Order + 10% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bjarno Lackenmeier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lackenmeier clinches with his opponent.
Lackenmeier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lackenmeier trying to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Bjarno Lackenmeier has been cut.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Dark Killer has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Lackenmeier just leaning against Killer, taking a breather.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Killer.
Killer avoids the elbow strike from Lackenmeier, against the cage.
Lackenmeier throws an elbow that misses.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside that Killer shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Lackenmeier keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Lackenmeier avoids the damage to the body.
Lackenmeier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lackenmeier prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Lackenmeier tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lackenmeier misses with a knee strike.
Lackenmeier misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Lackenmeier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Lackenmeier.
Killer looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lackenmeier pushes off an throws an elbow but Killer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lackenmeier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Lackenmeier blocks the elbow strike.
Lackenmeier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer presses Lackenmeier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow that stopped Killer in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lackenmeier rushes Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that Killer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lackenmeier lands an uppercut.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer working hard to break the clinch.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lackenmeier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Killer up against the cage.
Killer stalls.
Killer wants to stall.
Killer has Lackenmeier pushed against the cage.
Lackenmeier tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier trying to land knees to the body.
Killer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Lackenmeier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer looking to stall.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lackenmeier backwards.
Lackenmeier stalls.
Lackenmeier is trying to stall.
Lackenmeier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lackenmeier is defending well for now.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow just above Killer 's eye.
Lackenmeier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Lackenmeier keeps him there for the moment.
Killer avoids the elbow strike from Lackenmeier, against the cage.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lackenmeier is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lackenmeier has his back to the cage.
We've been informed that Lackenmeier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lackenmeier tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lackenmeier.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lackenmeier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killer's defenses.

Dark Killer's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Lackenmeier tries to tie him up.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Lackenmeier controls the action.
Lackenmeier connects with a knee to the head.

Dark Killer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lackenmeier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarno Lackenmeier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lackenmeier moves into the clinch.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lackenmeier backwards.
Killer avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lackenmeier misses with a knee strike.
Lackenmeier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Lackenmeier is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lackenmeier has his back to the cage.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Lackenmeier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Lackenmeier.
Killer is looking to clinch.

Lackenmeier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lackenmeier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Killer just leaning against Lackenmeier, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries a body shot but Lackenmeier blocks it.
Bjarno Lackenmeier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Lackenmeier.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lackenmeier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Killer up against the cage.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lackenmeier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Lackenmeier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Killer up against the cage.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Lackenmeier.
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
Lackenmeier trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer gets through Lackenmeier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lackenmeier slowing the pace effectively.
Killer is trying to stall.
Lackenmeier throws an elbow that misses.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lackenmeier's elbow.
Killer tries a body shot but Lackenmeier blocks it.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Lackenmeier improves position.
Lackenmeier blocks the elbow strike.
Lackenmeier wants to stall.

Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lackenmeier closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
Lackenmeier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killer is looking to clinch.

Killer closes the distance and pushes Lackenmeier back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier looking to stall.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Lackenmeier.
Killer wants to break free but Lackenmeier has control.
Lackenmeier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Lackenmeier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lackenmeier is trying to stall.
Lackenmeier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killer is keeping busy.
Lackenmeier is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Killer has denied him.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Lackenmeier in his tracks for a moment.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lackenmeier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lackenmeier.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lackenmeier's elbow.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lackenmeier slowing the pace effectively.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Lackenmeier improves position.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Lackenmeier swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Killer blocks an elbow strike.
Lackenmeier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lackenmeier stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lackenmeier.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lackenmeier misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bjarno Lackenmeier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Lackenmeier clinches up against the cage.
Killer avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a damaging elbow.
Lackenmeier misses with a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier misses with an elbow strike.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.
Killer tries to work over Lackenmeier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lackenmeier backwards.
Lackenmeier misses with some punches.
Lackenmeier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lackenmeier is keeping busy.
Lackenmeier tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lackenmeier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lackenmeier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lackenmeier backwards.
Lackenmeier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
Lackenmeier avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Lackenmeier blocks an uppercut.
Lackenmeier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lackenmeier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lackenmeier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jeez, Dark Killer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Killer tries a body shot but Lackenmeier blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lackenmeier is stalling here.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lackenmeier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lackenmeier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer pushes Lackenmeier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lackenmeier avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
Lackenmeier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lackenmeier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lackenmeier backwards.
Killer avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Lackenmeier is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lackenmeier has his back to the cage.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Lackenmeier blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Lackenmeier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killer is keeping busy.
Killer cracks Lackenmeier with a nice body shot.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Killer wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws an elbow that misses.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer looking to stall.
Killer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lackenmeier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
Killer stalls.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow just above Killer 's eye.
Lackenmeier trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lackenmeier into the cage.
Lackenmeier tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Lackenmeier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lackenmeier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lackenmeier looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Lackenmeier avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
Lackenmeier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lackenmeier throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lackenmeier backwards.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dark Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjarno Lackenmeier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lackenmeier takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lackenmeier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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