PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 9827 p4p, 608 weight class) and Ulysseus Xenophobus (ranked 3569 p4p, 347 weight class). Arboleda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manuel Arboleda
vs
Xenophobus

165 cm
43
158 lbs
28 - 34 - 1

185 cm
32
170 lbs
15 - 12 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenophobus keeps the fight on the outside.
Xenophobus with a hook.
Xenophobus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it.
Xenophobus looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda.
A short right from Xenophobus on the inside.
Xenophobus stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position.
Xenophobus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xenophobus is stalling here.
Xenophobus blocks an elbow strike.
Xenophobus taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Xenophobus as the two fighters clinch.
Xenophobus tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Xenophobus back against the ropes.
Xenophobus lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut.
Xenophobus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xenophobus has Arboleda pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Xenophobus improves position.
Xenophobus stalling in the clinch.
Xenophobus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xenophobus blocks an uppercut.
Xenophobus slowing the pace effectively.
Xenophobus tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Xenophobus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Xenophobus misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Xenophobus.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xenophobus avoiding damage.
Xenophobus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulysseus Xenophobus.
Arboleda avoids the head kick by Xenophobus.
A telegraphed right hand from Xenophobus misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arboleda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Xenophobus 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.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Arboleda is looking to slow Xenophobus down with leg kicks.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xenophobus lands with an uppercut that bounces Arboleda off the ropes and back into range.
Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xenophobus moves out of range of the body kick from Arboleda.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xenophobus misses the shot to the body.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arboleda throws a head kick but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xenophobus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arboleda with a body shot.
Arboleda slips under a jab from Xenophobus.

Xenophobus has closed the distance and engaged Arboleda in a clinch.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Xenophobus tries to bum rush Arboleda with a series of wild strikes but Arboleda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arboleda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arboleda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xenophobus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arboleda manages to avoid it.
Arboleda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick from Arboleda lands but Xenophobus takes it in his stride.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda wants to clinch but Xenophobus slips to the side
and Xenophobus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Xenophobus circles away.
Xenophobus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arboleda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xenophobus lands a nice shot to the body.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Xenophobus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Xenophobus keeps it at a distance.
Xenophobus misses with a wild body shot.
Arboleda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xenophobus finds it's way round the side to connect with Arboleda's head.
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!
Xenophobus loads up on a big right hand but Arboleda slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xenophobus counters with a stiff right hand.
Xenophobus blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Xenophobus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arboleda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Xenophobus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xenophobus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arboleda.
Arboleda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy.
Xenophobus swings for the body but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Xenophobus circles away.
Xenophobus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arboleda with a body shot.
Xenophobus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arboleda.
Xenophobus misses with a straight right.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy.
Xenophobus lands a nice shot to the body.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Xenophobus.
Arboleda tries to land a front kick but Xenophobus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xenophobus misses the shot to the body.
Xenophobus scores with a three punch combo!
Arboleda misses with a wild body shot.
Xenophobus looks to score with a jab to the body but Arboleda is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xenophobus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arboleda - the referee stops the clock and Xenophobus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arboleda. Xenophobus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arboleda looks to land a combination but Xenophobus avoids it well.
Xenophobus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenophobus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xenophobus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Xenophobus.
Arboleda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arboleda wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xenophobus connects with a body shot.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arboleda was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Xenophobus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenophobus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.

Xenophobus has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Xenophobus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xenophobus scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head.
Xenophobus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xenophobus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arboleda working aggressively here.
Xenophobus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xenophobus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xenophobus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xenophobus is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xenophobus lands with a right to the head.
Xenophobus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xenophobus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xenophobus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Xenophobus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xenophobus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Xenophobus on the inside.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xenophobus.
The referee calls for Xenophobus to work.
Xenophobus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Xenophobus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xenophobus's brow.
Xenophobus scores with a shoulder strike.
Arboleda letting Xenophobus take a breather here.
Xenophobus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xenophobus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xenophobus scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Xenophobus leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Xenophobus avoids the damage to the body.
Xenophobus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xenophobus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arboleda trying to control the position but instead, Xenophobus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arboleda into the ropes.
Xenophobus is working Arboleda over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysseus Xenophobus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Xenophobus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xenophobus swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.
Arboleda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arboleda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xenophobus.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
Arboleda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arboleda pushes Xenophobus away with a front kick.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xenophobus. That's going to slow Arboleda down.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xenophobus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xenophobus misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Arboleda 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arboleda wants to clinch
and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Xenophobus pushes him off.
Arboleda avoids the body shot from Xenophobus.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arboleda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xenophobus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arboleda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Xenophobus circles away and keeps his distance.
Xenophobus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xenophobus throws a big shot that misses.
Arboleda needs to keep his hands up - Xenophobus had a free shot at his head there.
Xenophobus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenophobus looks to throw the jab but Arboleda is out of range.
Arboleda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arboleda closes the distance but Xenophobus moves to the side
and Xenophobus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenophobus swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.
Arboleda throws a nice head kick!
Xenophobus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arboleda at a distance.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses.
Xenophobus flicks out a counter leg kick but Arboleda steps away.
Xenophobus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Arboleda misses.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it.

Xenophobus forces Arboleda back against the ropes and clinches.
Xenophobus has Arboleda pushed against the ropes.
Xenophobus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Arboleda misses with a wild combination.
Xenophobus lands with a nice body punch.
Xenophobus misses with a few strikes there.
Xenophobus lands with a shot to the body.
Arboleda is looking to clinch but Xenophobus is avoiding it.
Xenophobus throws a shot from downtown. Arboleda moves away and avoids it.
Arboleda moves away from the strike by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Xenophobus circles away and keeps his distance.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xenophobus counters with a nice uppercut.
Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xenophobus throws a head kick that misses.
Arboleda looks to clinch
and Xenophobus counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Xenophobus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arboleda on the side of the head.
Xenophobus throws a big shot that misses.
Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xenophobus throws out the jab.
Arboleda tried to counter with a leg kick but Xenophobus avoided it.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xenophobus throws a counter combo.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arboleda was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Arboleda is looking to land body kicks.
Xenophobus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Xenophobus.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Xenophobus keeps it at a distance.
Xenophobus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xenophobus throws a lazy right hand but Arboleda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arboleda was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Xenophobus pushes him off.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenophobus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xenophobus throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda is looking to clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arboleda lands a head kick!
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Arboleda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xenophobus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xenophobus throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xenophobus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xenophobus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Xenophobus circles away and keeps his distance.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arboleda misses with a wild body shot.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ulysseus Xenophobus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arboleda throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysseus Xenophobus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xenophobus 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Ulysseus Xenophobus!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Ulysseus Xenophobus!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Ulysseus Xenophobus!

Ulysseus Xenophobus wins by unanimous decision!
Ulysseus Xenophobus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.