PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between The Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Headed Step Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dong
vs
Headed Step Child

205 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

215 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Solid boxing
Big right hand

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Headed Step Child!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Step Child thows a left - swing and a miss!
Step Child darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like The Dong has been cut.
Step Child tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong misses with a hook
and Step Child counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Step Child swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Step Child was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Step Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Step Child with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Step Child connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Step Child cracks Dong with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Dong is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Dong is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Step Child throws a series of punches but Dong avoids them all with ease.
Step Child throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Step Child.
Step Child tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Step Child.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Step Child.
Step Child just misses with a punch to the body.

Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dong misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Step Child makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Step Child lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Step Child - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Step Child.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Step Child as Dong tries to tie him up.
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dong blocks a body shot from Step Child.
Step Child wants to stall.
Step Child misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong working aggressively here.
Step Child blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Step Child digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Dong is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Step Child takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Step Child blocking some punches.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Step Child has him pressed against the ropes.
Step Child blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Step Child lands a shot to the body.
Step Child blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Step Child.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to work over Step Child's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Step Child leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Step Child scores with a nice hook to the head.
Step Child lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Step Child cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Step Child tries to stall but Dong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Step Child lands with a right to the head.
Dong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Step Child lands a hook to the side of the head.
Step Child throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Step Child lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Step Child.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Step Child's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Step Child lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Step Child lands a nice uppercut.
Step Child lands a nice uppercut.
Step Child prevents a body shot from Dong.
Step Child lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Step Child uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Step Child lands a right hand.
Step Child lands an elbow that stopped Dong in his tracks for a moment.
Step Child prevents a body shot from Dong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Red Headed Step Child should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on The Dong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Step Child throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Step Child.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong moves away from the strike by Step Child.
Step Child misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Step Child misses with a double jab
and Dong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Step Child tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong throws a jab when Step Child was well out of range.
Red Headed Step Child seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Step Child seems unphased.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Step Child saw that one coming.
Step Child connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.

Dong moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong tries to break the clinch but Step Child is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Step Child manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Step Child tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Step Child lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Step Child cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Dong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dong is trying to stall.
Step Child lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Step Child is controlling him.
Step Child blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Step Child.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Step Child lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Step Child lands an uppercut.
Step Child blocking some punches.
Step Child gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Step Child uses good head movement to avoid it.
Step Child scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Step Child will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dong up against the ropes.
Step Child makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Step Child has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Step Child.
Step Child lands with a short shot to the head.
Red Headed Step Child seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Step Child is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Step Child tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Step Child.
Dong misses with some punches.
A short right from Step Child on the inside.
Step Child dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Step Child can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Step Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dong is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Step Child pushes Dong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Step Child pushes Dong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Step Child scores with a nice hook to the head.
Step Child presses Dong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Step Child pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Step Child's elbow.
Step Child tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.
Step Child taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Headed Step Child showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Dong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Step Child connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong is looking to clinch.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Step Child sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Step Child misses with a combination
and Dong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Step Child loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Step Child. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Step Child wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Step Child counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong throws a right and a left that Step Child avoids nicely.

Step Child catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Dong stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Dong walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Step Child connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Step Child lands with a nice body punch.
Step Child scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong should have avoided that one.

Step Child darts in and clinches Dong up against the ropes.
Dong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Step Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dong is defending well for now.
Step Child goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Step Child blocking some punches.
Step Child softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Step Child lands an elbow that stopped Dong in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Step Child.
Step Child throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dong tries to work over Step Child's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Step Child digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Step Child lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Step Child on the inside.
The Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Step Child.
Dong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Step Child's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Step Child avoiding damage.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Step Child misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Step Child lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A short right from Step Child.
Step Child working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Step Child lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Step Child scores with a hook to the body.
Step Child tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Step Child back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Step Child gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Step Child tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Step Child lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Step Child scores with a nice short uppercut.
Step Child blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Step Child is controlling him.
Dong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Step Child stalls.
Step Child misses with a body punch.
Red Headed Step Child is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Step Child prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dong prevents a body shot from Step Child.
Dong avoids the elbow strike from Step Child, against the ropes.
Step Child lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Step Child softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Step Child is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Step Child scores with a shoulder strike.
Dong blocks an elbow strike from Step Child.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Step Child is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong tries a body shot but Step Child blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Headed Step Child comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Step Child 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Headed Step Child!