PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Pele Madriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Madriano
vs
Datsik

178 cm
22
186 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

188 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

World class boxer
Very strong

World class MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pele Madriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madriano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madriano misses with a straight right.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madriano.
Datsik staying out of range there.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Madriano throws a series of punches but Datsik avoids them all with ease.
Madriano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madriano looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Madriano sets himself, and Datsik steps forward looking for the clinch! Madriano avoids it this time.
Sloppy strikes from Madriano. Those never looked like landing.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Madriano shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madriano.
A swing and a miss from Madriano.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Datsik moves out of range as Madriano strikes.
Madriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Madriano and move into the clinch position.
Madriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madriano.
Madriano throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Madriano misses.
Datsik wants to counter with a clinch but Madriano pushes him away.
Madriano throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Madriano.
Madriano takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Madriano sets himself, and Datsik steps forward looking for the clinch! Madriano avoids it this time.
Datsik walks into a left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madriano.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madriano.
Madriano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pele Madriano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Madriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Madriano.
Madriano throws a looping overhand right but Datsik ducks down to avoid it.
Madriano sets himself, and Datsik steps forward looking for the clinch! Madriano avoids it this time.
Madriano just misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madriano.
A big left from Madriano misses.
Datsik slips a jab from Madriano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madriano misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Madriano shakes him off and moves away.
Madriano digs a good hook to Datsik's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madriano.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Madriano and move into the clinch position.
Madriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Madriano misses with a shot to the body

and Datsik moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Madriano.
Madriano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madriano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madriano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Nice body punch from Madriano - that landed with a thud.
Madriano managing to block the knees to the body from Datsik.
Madriano throws a head punch that misses.

Madriano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madriano misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madriano swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Madriano throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pele Madriano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Madriano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Madriano scores with a four punch combination!
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Madriano.
A big right from Madriano misses.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Madriano misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madriano misses with a straight right.
Madriano sets himself, and Datsik steps forward looking for the clinch! Madriano avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madriano missing with a left hand there. Datsik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Madriano and move into the clinch position.
Madriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madriano.
Madriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Madriano shakes him off and moves away.
Madriano takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik wants to counter with a clinch but Madriano pushes him away.
Datsik dodges the punch combination from Madriano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Madriano lands with a cross.
Datsik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madriano throws out the jab.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madriano.
Madriano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pele Madriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Datsik blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pele Madriano clearly takes that round.
That's time! Madriano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Madriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madriano takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Madriano throws a good cross that connects.
Madriano just misses with a punch to the body.
Madriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Datsik can do to turn this around?
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madriano.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madriano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madriano swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Madriano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madriano.
Madriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Madriano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Datsik back to the ropes. Madriano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Madriano looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
Madriano throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Datsik's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Datsik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Madriano lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madriano takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Madriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Madriano and move into the clinch position.
Datsik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madriano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Datsik moves out of range of the strikes.
Madriano sets himself, and Datsik steps forward looking for the clinch! Madriano avoids it this time.
Madriano misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pele Madriano had his way with Badr Datsik in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Datsik moves out of range of the strikes.
Madriano swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Madriano shakes him off and moves away.
Madriano throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Madriano throws an off balance right hand

and Datsik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Datsik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madriano is defending well for now.
Madriano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Datsik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Madriano breaks from the clinch.
Madriano lands a jab to the head.
Madriano misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madriano swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Madriano takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Madriano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datsik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Datsik moves away from the strike by Madriano.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Madriano and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Madriano misses the target.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Madriano and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Madriano shakes him off and moves away.
Madriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Madriano scores with a punch to the head.
Madriano misses the jab.
Datsik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madriano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badr Datsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pele Madriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Datsik moves out of range as Madriano strikes.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pele Madriano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madriano 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:42
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:42
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pele Madriano!