PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Naughtius Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kite comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Plies feat. Lil Boosie - Big Thangs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Maximus
vs
Kite

173 cm
37
168 lbs
34 - 10 - 0

179 cm
31
160 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naughtius Maximus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kite!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maximus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Kite circles away.
A cross from Kite lands.
Maximus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kite gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Maximus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximus.
Kite blocking some punches.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kite uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Kite.
Maximus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kite in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kite lands an elbow that stopped Maximus in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Naughtius Maximus has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Maximus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Kite.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kite blocks an elbow strike.
Kite takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kite misses with some punches.
Maximus is looking to break free of the clinch but Kite has double underhooks.
Maximus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kite managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike.
Maximus takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kite.
Kite misses with some punches.
Kite lands an elbow just above Maximus 's eye.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus looking to slow down the pace here.
Kite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kite avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kite.
Kite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus working Kite over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kite.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands an elbow that stopped Kite in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Kite on the inside.
Nice elbow from Maximus.
Maximus missing with knees to the body.
Kite lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Kite on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kite.
Kite comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Naughtius Maximus's cut is getting worse.
Kite misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kite blocks an elbow strike.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Maximus takes a shot to the head.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kite gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kite throws a leg kick but Maximus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maximus misses with a low kick.
Kite misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Maximus misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus needs to keep his hands up - Kite had a free shot at his head there.
Kite looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Kite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Kite moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Kite throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Kite connects with a nice looking jab.
Kite misses with a hook. Maximus ducked under it nicely.
Kite throws a big shot that misses.
Kite catches Maximus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maximus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kite closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kite cracks Maximus with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kite takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kite wants to counter the offense by Maximus and move into the clinch position.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kite.
Kite throws a series of strikes that have Maximus backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kite.
Maximus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Maximus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Kite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kite uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximus has time to react.
Maximus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kite thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus scores with a jab.
Kite misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maximus moves away from the strike by Kite.
Maximus throws a sloppy body shot
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naughtius Maximus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kite throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kite moves out of range of the strikes.
Kite throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kite connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Maximus.
Kite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kite throws a leg kick that misses.
Kite moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Kite looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Kite throws out a leg kick but Maximus moves out of range and Kite only half commits.
Maximus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kite stuns Maximus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximus staying out of range there.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kite throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Kite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kite avoids it.
Maximus misses with a hook to the body

and Kite holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Kite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head.
Kite avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Kite lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Maximus.
A frustrated look appears on Maximus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximus.

Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kite misses with a body kick.
Kite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kite misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kite misses with a hook.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Kite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Kite.
Maximus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Maximus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Maximus.
Kite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kite.
Kite clobbers Maximus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maximus throws a front kick that sends Kite stumbling back into the ropes.
Kite scores with the left hand. Maximus knows he should have avoided that one.
Kite dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
Tom Kite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kite lands with a cross.
Kite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kite throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maximus lands a nice looking body shot.
Kite misses with a straight left.
Maximus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Maximus clinches up against the ropes.
Maximus takes a shot to the head.
Kite lands a nice uppercut.
Kite comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maximus throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kite throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Kite working aggressively here.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Kite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Kite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Kite avoids the damage to the body.
Kite avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Kite gets through Maximus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kite managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Kite lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Kite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kite lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kite.
Kite blocks an uppercut.
Kite lands an elbow just above Maximus 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kite cracks Maximus with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximus takes an elbow to the forehead.

Naughtius Maximus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kite lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maximus or not.
Kite lands an elbow inside that Maximus shrugs off.
Kite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kite misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Kite.
Kite lands a shot to the body.
Maximus tries to throw a body punch but Kite avoids it by throwing Maximus back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Kite.

Jeez, Naughtius Maximus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kite misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks an elbow strike from Kite.
Kite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Kite avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximus.
Kite scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kite lands a body punch.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Kite avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kite's brow.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Kite avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Naughtius Maximus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab from Kite misses.
As Kite looks to move away, Maximus throws a big counter combo bu Kite just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus.
Nice cross by Kite.
Maximus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kite takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Maximus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kite connects with a solid leg kick.
Kite slips under a jab.
Kite throws a leg kick but Maximus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kite lands with a hook. Maximus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kite throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Kite.
Maximus takes a swing at Kite's ribcage but misses.
Kite raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kite drops his hands momentarily and Maximus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kite throws a head kick that misses.
Kite defending well as Maximus loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kite.
Kite throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kite scores with the left hand. Maximus knows he should have avoided that one.
Kite finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kite scores with a jab to the body.
Kite takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Kite manages to avoid it.
Maximus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kite misses with a looping right.
Maximus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Kite circles away.
Kite steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kite is just out of range.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kite scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kite throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kite thuds his right hand into Maximus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kite slips a straight right by Maximus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Kite swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kite misses.
Kite slips under a jab.
Maximus lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maximus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kite has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kite and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kite lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximus throws a low kick but Kite moves out of range easily.
Kite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Kite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maximus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kite.
Maximus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kite.
Kite lands with a nice body punch.
Kite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kite connects with a jab.
Kite slips a jab from Maximus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Kite.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Kite.
Maximus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kite takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kite misses with a head kick.
Maximus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kite just misses with a punch to the body.
Kite cracks Maximus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maximus.
Kite misses with a kick to the body.
Maximus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kite manages to circle out of the way.
Maximus throws a solid leg kick but Kite takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximus.
A little jabbing left from Kite on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus misses with a low kick.
Kite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus throws a leg kick but Kite moved away.
Kite will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Kite moved out of range.
Kite connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maximus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kite swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kite looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Kite takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kite finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximus's head.
Kite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kite looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus.
Maximus is looking to counter the offense by Kite and move into the clinch.
Kite misses with an uppercut
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Maximus misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kite - that will leave a mark!
Kite feints and then cracks Maximus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximus down.
Maximus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kite really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naughtius Maximus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kite missing with a left hand there. Maximus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kite. That's going to slow Maximus down.
Kite just misses with a punch to the body.
Kite misses with the body kick
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kite scores with a jab to the head.
Kite cracks Maximus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kite.
Kite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Kite.
An inside leg kick lands from Kite.
A lazy body kick from Maximus
and Kite counters with a low kick, right behind Maximus 's knee.
Kite misses with a head kick.
Maximus loads up on a big right hand but Kite slips the punch.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Kite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kite misses with a head kick.
Kite misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.
Kite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Kite lands a nice shot that snaps Maximus's head back.
Maximus swings for the body but Kite moves out of range.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kite.
Kite throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus counters with a good low kick that Kite was not able to check.
Kite misses with a wild combination.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kite attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kite fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maximus checks it well.
Kite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kite.
Kite takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
Kite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maximus takes one to the side of the head.
Kite misses with a hook. Maximus ducked under it nicely.
Maximus moves away from the strike by Kite.
Maximus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maximus cracks a nice hook into Kite's ribs.
Kite avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Kite is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maximus with a body shot.
Kite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maximus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kite can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Kite.
Kite only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kite tries to work over Maximus's front leg with a kick but Maximus checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kite looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
Kite throws a head kick that Maximus semi-blocks.
Kite misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Maximus misses.
Maximus sets himself, and Kite steps forward looking for the clinch! Maximus avoids it this time.
Maximus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Maximus throws a front kick aimed at Kite's knee but Kite avoids it well.
Maximus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kite connects with the punch.
Kite fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kite lands a nice hook to Maximus's body. Maximus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kite misses with a kick to the body.
Maximus is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maximus.
Kite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximus looks to land a left hand but Kite moved out of range nicely.
Maximus sets himself, and Kite steps forward looking for the clinch! Maximus avoids it this time.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Kite.
Maximus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kite.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Kite.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kite.
Kite lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Kite does it's job there.
Kite misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kite.
Kite throws a solid leg kick but Maximus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kite.
As Kite backs away, Maximus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kite scores with a sloppy right hand. Maximus should have avoided that one.
Kite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kite dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Naughtius Maximus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Kite there.
Maximus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kite misses the target.
Kite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kite throws a body kick that misses.
Kite throws a looping overhand right but Maximus ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kite blocks the low kick.
Maximus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kite ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Kite looks to land a right hand but Maximus moved out of range.
Kite scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximus takes one to the side of the head.
Kite tests Maximus's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kite swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Kite moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Kite swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kite throws the left hand but Maximus avoids the punch easily.
Maximus lands a nice looking body shot.
Kite connects with a right hand. Maximus shakes it off.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kite moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Kite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kite throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maximus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kite lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kite wants to land a leg kick but Maximus is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maximus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus scores with a hook.
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!
Maximus avoids the body shot from Kite.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Kite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Kite on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kite misses with a hook.
Maximus lands a slapping body shot.
Maximus moves out of range as Kite throws a body kick.
Maximus lands a head shot.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kite was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kite cracks Maximus with a good jab.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kite.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kite has time to react.
A low kick from Kite misses
and Kite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus needs to keep his hands up - Kite had a free shot at his head there.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Kite.
Kite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kite throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maximus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kite.
Kite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maximus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kite throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maximus's head.
Kite looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well.
Maximus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kite looks to land a combination. Maximus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kite is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maximus scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kite misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kite connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kite was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kite looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Maximus throws a body punch but Kite moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kite.
Kite connects with a leg kick. Maximus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tom Kite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Maximus.
Kite throws a body shot but no joy.
Kite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Maximus coming out on top.
Kite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
Kite misses with a low kick.
Kite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
Kite scores with a jab. Maximus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but Kite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naughtius Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus slips under a jab from Kite.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Kite does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kite.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Kite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kite 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kite! Tom Kite retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Tom Kite, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.