PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Harry Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Harry Kane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kane
vs
Dekkers

178 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Dekkers forces Kane back against the ropes and clinches.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
Dekkers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dekkers takes a shot to the head.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Dekkers won't allow it.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Dekkers swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Kane lands a right hand.
Dekkers working aggressively here.
Dekkers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Dekkers tries to tie him up.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands an uppercut.
Kane cracks Dekkers with a nice body shot.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane lands a left hand.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Dekkers.
Kane lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers misses with a body punch.
Kane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.

Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers connects with a leg kick. Kane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Dekkers.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Kane.
Kane cracks Dekkers with an open hand slap.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers swings widly with a right hand
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dekkers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers misses with an uppercut
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers slips a jab from Kane.
Dekkers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dekkers looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but Dekkers just gets out of the way.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dekkers.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Dekkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Dekkers misses
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dekkers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dekkers throws a solid leg kick but Kane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dekkers.
Dekkers throws out a leg kick but Kane moves out of range and Dekkers only half commits.
Dekkers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers blocks a jab.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
Dekkers misses with a body shot.
Dekkers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dekkers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Dekkers has managed to clinch.
A short right from Dekkers.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dekkers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dekkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dekkers as Kane tries to tie him up.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Kane prevents a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dekkers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kane up against the ropes.
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dekkerss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.
Dekkers scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Kane tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane gets through Dekkers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Kane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dekkers punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Dekkers.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane takes a swing at Dekkers's ribcage but misses.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Dekkers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kane moves away from the strike by Dekkers.
A little feinted left hand from Kane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dekkers needs to keep his hands up - Kane had a free shot at his head there.
Dekkers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Dekkers misses.
Dekkers defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dekkers moves away.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dekkers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Dekkers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Dekkers lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dekkers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kane scores with a head kick. Dekkers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dekkers throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
It looked like Kane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dekkers.
Kane moves away from the strike by Dekkers.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Dekkers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane works the jab nicely.
Dekkers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Dekkers darts in and clinches Kane up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekkers throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dekkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from Kane.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from Kane.
Dekkers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers keeps control of Kane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane prevents a body shot from Dekkers.
Kane tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
Dekkers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ramon Dekkers just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dekkers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dekkers. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dekkers throws an off balance right hand
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dekkers lands a lovely overhand right.
Kane moves away from the strike by Dekkers.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers misses with an uppercut.
Kane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dekkers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dekkers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kane has time to react.
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dekkers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dekkers's head.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dekkers fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Dekkers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers scores with a jab. Kane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kane looks to land a combination but Dekkers avoids it well.
Dekkers wants to counter the offense by Kane and move into the clinch position.
Dekkers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kane stalks Dekkers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dekkers's face. Dekkers staggers backwards, shaken.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dekkers.
Dekkers connects with a looping right hand.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane scores with a jab.
Dekkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dekkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Kane.
Kane jabs Dekkers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kane blocks a jab.
Dekkers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dekkers avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dekkers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane takes a swing at Dekkers's ribcage but misses.
Dekkers misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane lands with a cross.
Dekkers moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kane backing away here, and Dekkers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dekkers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry Kane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kane misses with a looping right.
Ramon Dekkers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dekkers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Dekkers lands a head kick!
Kane misses with a body punch
and Dekkers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dekkers.
Kane misses with a kick to the body.
Dekkers tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dekkers misses the jab.
Dekkers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dekkers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Ramon Dekkers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Dekkers. That snapped Kane's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dekkers throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Dekkers throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dekkers takes one to the chin there.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane takes a swing at Dekkers's ribcage but misses.
Kane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dekkers motions for Kane to come forward. Dekkers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Kane catches Dekkers right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Kane down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dekkers's hands.
A cross from Kane lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kane closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Dekkers crashing to the mat! Dekkers uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!

Dekkers is rocked!
Kane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dekkers is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Dekkers avoids the body shot from Kane.
Dekkers seems to have recovered his senses.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Dekkers saw that one coming.
Dekkers drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane tries to counter by clinching up but Dekkers breaks away and moves out of range.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harry Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dekkers misses with a double jab.
Kane throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Kane lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane avoids the body shot from Dekkers.
Kane scores with a jab. Dekkers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dekkers misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dekkers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kane!
Harry Kane retains his lightweight title!
Harry Kane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.