PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Antonio Laborina Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laborina Lim comes to the ring accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Laborina Lim
vs
Xiaolong

173 cm
39
156 lbs
35 - 9 - 1

173 cm
39
158 lbs
42 - 16 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Arcticus University: London

GREEN!160

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 35 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Laborina Lim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laborina Lim walks into a stiff left hand from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laborina Lim counters with a head kick.
Li Xiaolong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laborina Lim moves away.
Laborina Lim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laborina Lim lands a nice shot that snaps Xiaolong's head back.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laborina Lim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaolong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaolong tries a quick counter leg kick but Laborina Lim is wise to it.
A jab from Laborina Lim finds it's way through Xiaolong's defenses.
Laborina Lim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Laborina Lim avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Xiaolong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Xiaolong.
We've been informed that Xiaolong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laborina Lim throws a low kick, looking for Xiaolong's leg but Xiaolong calmly moves out of range.
Laborina Lim is looking to chop away at Xiaolong's legs.
Xiaolong lands a right hook to the body.
Xiaolong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laborina Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laborina Lim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laborina Lim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laborina Lim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laborina Lim ducks under a wild hook from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim swings for the body but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Laborina Lim takes a swing at Xiaolong's ribcage but misses.
Laborina Lim throws a low kick but Xiaolong avoids it.
Xiaolong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Laborina Lim tenderised Xiaolong's leg. Xiaolong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong swings for the body but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Xiaolong lands a jab to Laborina Lim's midsection.

Xiaolong has managed to clinch.
Xiaolong misses with a body punch.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Laborina Lim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laborina Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Laborina Lim tries a body shot but Xiaolong blocks it.
Laborina Lim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Laborina Lim.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laborina Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaolong blocking some punches.
Laborina Lim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong stalling in the clinch but Laborina Lim improves position.
Laborina Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim working aggressively here.
Xiaolong misses with the head strike.
Xiaolong prevents a body shot from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laborina Lim presses Xiaolong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laborina Lim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaolong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaolong prevents a body shot from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim lands a shot to the body.
Laborina Lim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Xiaolong.
A shot in the inside from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiaolong is defending well for now.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaolong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laborina Lim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaolong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaolong throws a head punch that misses.
Laborina Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaolong tries a body shot but Laborina Lim blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong working aggressively here.
Laborina Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaolong controls the action.
Xiaolong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Xiaolong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaolong misses with a looping right.
Xiaolong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xiaolong avoids the head kick by Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong avoids a kick to the body.
Xiaolong throws a nice looking combination but Laborina Lim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laborina Lim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiaolong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laborina Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiaolong. That did some damage!
Xiaolong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaolong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laborina Lim circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiaolong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laborina Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaolong is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laborina Lim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Laborina Lim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Laborina Lim tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaolong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laborina Lim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the body kick.
Laborina Lim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiaolong catches Laborina Lim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiaolong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiaolong slips a jab from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the head.
Laborina Lim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Xiaolong there.
Laborina Lim thuds a left hand into Xiaolong's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but Xiaolong moved away.
Xiaolong just misses with a punch to the body.
Laborina Lim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Laborina Lim's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laborina Lim misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiaolong, as that shot connected.
Laborina Lim throws a body kick that misses
and Xiaolong counters with a straight right hand.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick
letting Xiaolong counter with a right hand.
Laborina Lim scores with a jab. Xiaolong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laborina Lim slips under a jab.
Li Xiaolong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiaolong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaolong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laborina Lim avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Laborina Lim avoids it.
Laborina Lim throws out a leg kick but Xiaolong moves out of range and Laborina Lim only half commits.
Laborina Lim misses with a looping right.
Xiaolong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiaolong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Laborina Lim counters with a solid body kick.
Laborina Lim dodges the punch combination from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laborina Lim looks to land a body kick but Xiaolong moved away.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Laborina Lim avoids it.
Xiaolong looks to land a body kick but Laborina Lim moved away.
Xiaolong swings widly with a right hand
and Laborina Lim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiaolong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laborina Lim's head.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick that misses.
Laborina Lim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xiaolong.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaolong misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim tries to work over Xiaolong's front leg with a kick but Xiaolong checks it.
A big left from Laborina Lim misses.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim looks to land a left hand but Xiaolong moved out of range nicely.
Laborina Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaolong moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiaolong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Laborina Lim.
A jab from Xiaolong does it's job there.
Laborina Lim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong lands a jab to Laborina Lim's midsection.
Laborina Lim throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaolong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laborina Lim misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim misses with a leg kick
and Xiaolong counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiaolong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xiaolong misses with a straight left.
Xiaolong tests Laborina Lim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laborina Lim lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaolong misses with a head kick.
Laborina Lim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim cracks the inside of Xiaolong's front leg.
Laborina Lim throws a hook but Xiaolong blocks it.
Xiaolong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick from Xiaolong misses.
Laborina Lim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiaolong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiaolong slips a jab from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiaolong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laborina Lim eats them both and turns towards Xiaolong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaolong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Laborina Lim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laborina Lim throws a solid leg kick but Xiaolong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laborina Lim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaolong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong'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.

Laborina Lim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laborina Lim loads up on a big right hand but Xiaolong slips the punch.
Xiaolong misses with a hook.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laborina Lim misses with a hook. Xiaolong ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the body.
Laborina Lim is looking to land body kicks.
Laborina Lim dips to his left and cracks Xiaolong with an uppercut!
Xiaolong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laborina Lim tries to land a leg kick but Xiaolong saw it coming and moves away.
Laborina Lim feints and then cracks Xiaolong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiaolong down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laborina Lim slips a jab and a cross from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laborina Lim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiaolong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laborina Lim moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laborina Lim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiaolong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laborina Lim throws a looping overhand right but Xiaolong ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiaolong thuds his shin into the meat of Laborina Lim's side.
Xiaolong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xiaolong throws a body shot but no joy.
Laborina Lim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Laborina Lim sees coming a mile off.
Laborina Lim jabs at Xiaolong's body.
Laborina Lim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiaolong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laborina Lim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaolong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laborina Lim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laborina Lim stuns Xiaolong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiaolong on the side of the head.
Laborina Lim connects with a leg kick. Xiaolong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiaolong swings for the body but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Laborina Lim misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laborina Lim avoids a kick to the body.
Laborina Lim fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiaolong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laborina Lim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laborina Lim drops his hands momentarily and Xiaolong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laborina Lim missing with a left hand there. Xiaolong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiaolong misses with a looping right.
Laborina Lim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a hook but Xiaolong blocks it.
Xiaolong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laborina Lim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laborina Lim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim misses with an uppercut. Xiaolong saw that one coming.
Xiaolong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laborina Lim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaolong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laborina Lim's calf.
Xiaolong ducks under a wild hook from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong scores with the left hand. Laborina Lim knows he should have avoided that one.
Laborina Lim misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laborina Lim throws a low kick, looking for Xiaolong's leg but Xiaolong calmly moves out of range.
Laborina Lim loads up on a big right hand but Xiaolong slips the punch.
Xiaolong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiaolong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiaolong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaolong feints and then cracks Laborina Lim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laborina Lim down.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiaolong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laborina Lim, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick as Xiaolong jumps back.
Laborina Lim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laborina Lim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaolong is looking to chop away at Laborina Lim's legs.
Xiaolong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laborina Lim's calf.
Xiaolong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laborina Lim lands with a shot to the body.
Laborina Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiaolong's sensitive parts.
Laborina Lim defending well as Xiaolong loads up on a big left hand.
Laborina Lim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laborina Lim tries to land a body kick
and Xiaolong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laborina Lim's knee momentarily.
Xiaolong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaolong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laborina Lim dips to his left and cracks Xiaolong with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Antonio Laborina Lim did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Laborina Lim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laborina Lim ducks under a wild hook from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laborina Lim scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiaolong should have avoided that one.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but Xiaolong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laborina Lim motions for Xiaolong to come forward. Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiaolong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Xiaolong misses.
Xiaolong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laborina Lim scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiaolong lands a high kick!
Laborina Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiaolong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiaolong lands a glancing blow to the side of Laborina Lim's head.
Xiaolong throws a jab but it's blocked by Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina Lim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laborina Lim throws a front kick that sends Xiaolong stumbling back into the ropes.
Xiaolong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Laborina Lim wants to land a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laborina Lim!
Xiaolong throws out a loose jab but Laborina Lim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaolong takes one to the chin there.
Laborina Lim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiaolong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Xiaolong blocks the low kick.
A jab lands there for Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laborina Lim manages to avoid it.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses.
Xiaolong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Xiaolong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Xiaolong coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laborina Lim counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiaolong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses.
Xiaolong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laborina Lim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xiaolong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laborina Lim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laborina Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laborina Lim moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.
Xiaolong scores with a head kick. Laborina Lim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xiaolong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiaolong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laborina Lims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laborina Lim drops his hands momentarily and Xiaolong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiaolong misses with a hook.
Laborina Lim scoring well with a low kick there.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the side of Laborina Lim's head but Laborina Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaolong throws a sloppy head kick
and Laborina Lim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Xiaolong slams his shin into Laborina Lim's torso.
Laborina Lim scores with a leg kick.
Laborina Lim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiaolong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laborina Lim to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiaolong scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Laborina Lim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laborina Lim takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Xiaolong clinches.
Li Xiaolong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiaolong blocking some punches.
Laborina Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laborina Lim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong throws an elbow that misses.
Laborina Lim misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaolong trying to stall but Laborina Lim improves his position.
Laborina Lim cracks Xiaolong with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Laborina Lim.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim tries a body shot but Xiaolong blocks it.
Laborina Lim putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xiaolong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laborina Lim tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Laborina Lim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xiaolong lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Laborina Lim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laborina Lim blocks an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laborina Lim is leaning against Xiaolong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laborina Lim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laborina Lim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaolong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laborina Lim misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Laborina Lim had his way with Li Xiaolong in that round.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Xiaolong misses with a hook. Laborina Lim ducked under it nicely.
Laborina Lim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laborina Lim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiaolong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim obviously looking to wear him down.
Laborina Lim avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Xiaolong as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Xiaolong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiaolong tries a low kick but Laborina Lim avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laborina Lim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laborina Lim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiaolong's calf.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Laborina Lim avoids it.
Xiaolong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiaolong staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong with a hook.
Laborina Lim throws out a leg kick but Xiaolong moves out of range and Laborina Lim only half commits.
Xiaolong fakes the leg kick and cracks Laborina Lim in the body.
Xiaolong swinging wildly here.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim misses with the body kick
and Xiaolong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Laborina Lim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Laborina Lim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laborina Lim tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Laborina Lim misses
and Xiaolong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Laborina Lim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laborina Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaolong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laborina Lim scores with a head kick. Xiaolong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laborina Lim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laborina Lim throws a wild body kick that Xiaolong sees coming a mile off.
Li Xiaolong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim walks into a left hand.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot.
Laborina Lim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laborina Lim lands with a slapping head kick.
Xiaolong loads up on a big right hand but Laborina Lim slips the punch.
Laborina Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaolong fails to land with a series of punches.
Laborina Lim quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Laborina Lim catches Xiaolong right on the button with a cross.
Laborina Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xiaolong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Laborina Lim avoids it.
Laborina Lim scores with the left hand. Xiaolong knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong throws a lazy right hand but Laborina Lim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Laborina Lim avoids it.
Laborina Lim slips under a jab.
Laborina Lim misses with an uppercut.
Xiaolong connects with a crisp jab.
Laborina Lim is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laborina Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Laborina Lim lands a nice looking body shot.
Laborina Lim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laborina Lim tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laborina Lim blocks a jab.
Laborina Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the body kick from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim checks a low kick from Xiaolong.
Laborina Lim is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Xiaolong. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laborina Lim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laborina Lim scores with a hook to the body. Xiaolong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laborina Lim checks a leg kick.
Laborina Lim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiaolong wants to slow Laborina Lim down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiaolong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laborina Lim.
Xiaolong looks to land a right hand but Laborina Lim moved out of range.
Laborina Lim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laborina Lim misses with a looping left.
Laborina Lim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiaolong misses with a body kick.
Laborina Lim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laborina Lim checks a low kick from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick
letting Laborina Lim counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Laborina Lim.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Laborina Lim.
Well Laborina Lim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Laborina Lim!
Antonio Laborina Lim is the new lightweight champion!
Antonio Laborina Lim spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.