PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ozuma Obata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Vischi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obata's entrance music is Onra - Fight or Die. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Obata
vs
Vischi

191 cm
29
215 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

185 cm
39
215 lbs
28 - 7 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ozuma Obata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piero Vischi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Obata does no damage.
Obata tries to score with a low kick but Vischi moves his leg out of the way.
Obata looks for the body kick but Vischi saw that one coming.
Vischi throws a leg kick but Obata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Obata throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vischi's head.

It looks like Piero Vischi has been cut.

Vischi moves into the clinch.
Obata has a couple of punches blocked by Vischi.
Vischi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Obata.
Obata throws a punch but it's blocked by Vischi.
Obata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obata tries a body shot but Vischi blocks it.
Obata is looking to control Vischi's arms but Vischi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obata has his back to the ropes.
Vischi throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vischi tries to land a knee to the head but Obata blocks with his arms.
Vischi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vischi can't find room to land a body shot as Obata controls the action.
Vischi blocks a body shot from Obata.
Obata tries a knee to the head but Vischi blocks it.
Obata stalling in the clinch but Vischi improves position.
Obata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vischi lands with a right to the head.
Vischi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vischi fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Obata has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

Vischi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vischi.
Obata connects with a single shot there.
Vischi throws a leg kick but Obata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vischi throws a leg kick which misses Obata's front leg but catches the back leg as Obata tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obata thows a body shot but no joy.
Obata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vischi can pounce on him.

Vischi forces Obata back against the ropes and clinches.
Obata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obata lands a shoulder strike.
Obata prevents a body shot from Vischi.
Obata taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vischi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obata avoids it.

Vischi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vischi instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piero Vischi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piero Vischi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Vischi. Obata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Vischi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vischi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vischi scoring well with a low kick there.
Vischi cracks Obata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vischi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vischi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Obata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piero Vischi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Obata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vischi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obata throws a leg kick that is checked

and Vischi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vischi.
Obata throws a head punch that misses.
Obata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obata is trying to stall.
Vischi misses with some punches.
Obata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vischi is keeping busy.
Obata struggles to land a body shot inside as Vischi controls his hands.
Vischi wants to break free but Obata has control.
Obata misses with a punch on the inside.
Vischi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obata's elbow.
Obata throws a head punch that misses.
Vischi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vischi takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vischi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vischi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obata throws a punch but it's blocked by Vischi.
Ozuma Obata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vischi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obata blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Vischi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obata thows a leg kick but Vischi checks it

and Vischi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vischi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vischi forces Obata back against the ropes and clinches.
Vischi blocks an uppercut.
Vischi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obata.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obata misses with a body punch.
Vischi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obata misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piero Vischi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piero Vischi's cut.
That's time! Obata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vischi misses with a body kick.
Obata lunges at Vischi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vischi's hand.
Vischi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obata throws a head kick that half lands.
Obata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Vischi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!

Vischi manages to break the clinch.
Obata throws a series of punches but Vischi moves out of range.
Vischi moves out of range of the strikes.

Vischi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vischi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vischi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obata is able to avoid easily.
Vischi misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Obata holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vischi blocks an uppercut.
Obata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vischi blocks it with crossed arms.

Vischi breaks from the clinch.
Vischi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vischi throws a head kick that Obata semi-blocks.
Obata tries to clinch
and Vischi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Obata.
Obata loads up on a big right hand but Vischi slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vischi checks a low kick from Obata.

Vischi closes the distance and clinches.
Vischi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obata lands an uppercut.

That has opened up Piero Vischi's cut even more.
Obata stalling in the clinch but Vischi improves position.
Vischi misses with a knee to the head.
Obata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vischi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obata lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Vischi breaks from the clinch.
Obata throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Obata clinches up with Vischi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Vischi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ozuma Obata did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Piero Vischi'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.

Obata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vischi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vischi keeps the fight on the outside.
Obata throws a jab when Vischi was well out of range.
Obata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vischi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obata misses with the combination.
Obata throws a right and a left that Vischi avoids nicely.
Vischi avoids the head kick by Obata.
Obata misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vischi. That's going to slow Obata down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Obata drives through and clinches with Vischi against the ropes.
Vischi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obata throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Obata fails to land.
Obata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vischi tries to land knees in the clinch but Obata avoids the damage to the body.
Vischi lands a shot to the body.
Vischi lands a right hand.
Obata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vischi trying to control the position but instead, Obata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vischi into the ropes.
Obata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obata taking a breather.
Obata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vischi's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vischi misses with some punches.
Obata trying to stall but Vischi improves his position.
Obata lands a body shot.
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!
Vischi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obata blocking some punches.
Vischi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obata throws a punch but it's blocked by Vischi.
Vischi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vischi lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Obata fails to land.
Obata misses with a knee strike.
Obata looking to slow down the pace here.
Vischi has had enough of the clinch but Obata keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vischi misses with a punch to the body.
Vischi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vischi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obata lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Piero Vischi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Piero Vischi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Obata moves out of range of the body kick.
Piero Vischi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vischi cracks Obata with a good jab.
Vischi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obata's hands.

Vischi drives through and clinches with Obata against the ropes.
Vischi blocks an uppercut.
Vischi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Vischi.
Obata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Obata struggles to land a body shot inside as Vischi controls his hands.
Obata blocks an uppercut.
Vischi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vischi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Obata scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obata working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Obata has a couple of punches blocked by Vischi.
Obata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obata.
Obata misses with a punch on the inside.
Vischi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obata blocks it with crossed arms.
Vischi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vischi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Obata has Vischi pushed against the ropes.
Vischi scores with a shoulder strike.

Vischi breaks from the clinch.
Piero Vischi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vischi misses with a head kick.
Vischi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obata throws an off balance right hand
and Vischi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Obata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vischi lands with a slapping head kick.
Vischi connects with an inside leg kick.
Obata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vischi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obata missing with a left hand there. Vischi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozuma Obata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obata misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obata tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Vischi blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piero Vischi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vischi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Piero Vischi!
A very excited looking Piero Vischi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.