PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jacques Durand (ranked 17867 p4p, 22521 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 664 p4p, 632 weight class). Durand comes to the ring accompanied by Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Durand
vs
KillsInWater

201 cm
38
214
46 - 14 - 1

210 cm
26
238
6 - 0 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
KillsInWater throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand staying out of range there.
KillsInWater needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of KillsInWater's head.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of KillsInWater's head.
KillsInWater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
KillsInWater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater missing with knees to the body.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KillsInWater in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand lands a body shot in the clinch.
KillsInWater looks winded!
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand avoiding damage as KillsInWater throws knees to the body.
Durand presses KillsInWater against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
KillsInWater misses with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Tor KillsInWater has been cut.
KillsInWater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into KillsInWater's ribcage.

Durand manages to break the clinch.

Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped KillsInWater in his tracks for a moment.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped KillsInWater in his tracks for a moment.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
KillsInWater working aggressively here.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but KillsInWater avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand tries a knee to the head but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch.
KillsInWater is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand gets an underhook and turns KillsInWater into the ropes.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KillsInWater is defending well for now.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through KillsInWater's defenses.
KillsInWater misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of KillsInWater's side.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand misses with a straight right.
As Durand backs off KillsInWater throws a huge counter combo but Durand manages to avoid it all.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand scores with the left hand. KillsInWater knows he should have avoided that one.
KillsInWater scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
KillsInWater throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater checks the leg kick.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KillsInWater can do to turn this around?
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
KillsInWater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. KillsInWater really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KillsInWater was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KillsInWater.
Durand avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.

Durand closes the distance and pushes KillsInWater back into the ropes.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
KillsInWater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand gets through KillsInWater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
KillsInWater is breathing heavily.
Durand lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
KillsInWater prevents a body shot from Durand.
KillsInWater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
KillsInWater throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
KillsInWater misses with some punches.

Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand lands with a straight right. KillsInWater didn't see that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Durand moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater'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.

Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from KillsInWater! But no joy.
KillsInWater tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Durand checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
KillsInWater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! KillsInWater scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Durand
enabling KillsInWater to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KillsInWater momentarily.
KillsInWater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from KillsInWater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from KillsInWater finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head.
KillsInWater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from KillsInWater misses
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. KillsInWater doesn't seem phased though.
KillsInWater misses with an attempted mid kick.
As KillsInWater tries to get set, Durand tries to push him back and clinch up but KillsInWater manages to avoid the attempt.
KillsInWater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.

Durand forces KillsInWater back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but KillsInWater blocks with his arms.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KillsInWater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.

Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps KillsInWater's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater is looking to score with low kicks.
KillsInWater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow KillsInWater down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand misses with a body punch
and KillsInWater counters with a right hand to the body.
KillsInWater thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
KillsInWater connects with a looping right hand.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
KillsInWater throws an off balance right hand

and Durand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durand blocks an elbow strike.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through KillsInWater's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KillsInWater blocks it with crossed arms.
KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand avoids a wild elbow strike from KillsInWater.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A left lands for Durand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KillsInWater throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a nice body shot.
KillsInWater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KillsInWater tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
Durand tests KillsInWater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
KillsInWater takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Durand coming out on top.
KillsInWater throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles KillsInWater's knee momentarily.
Durand misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. KillsInWater is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A combination from Durand does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Durand.
KillsInWater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
KillsInWater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a head kick. That will keep KillsInWater thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KillsInWater lands with a shot to the body.
KillsInWater connects with a looping right hand.
KillsInWater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Durand.
KillsInWater looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from KillsInWater.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
Durand throws a counter high kick but KillsInWater was just alert enough to avoid it.
KillsInWater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a good low kick that KillsInWater was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater is looking to score with low kicks.
KillsInWater misses with a looping right.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand lands a jab to the nose.
Durand looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
KillsInWater moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KillsInWater tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durand lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
KillsInWater misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Tor KillsInWater in that round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

KillsInWater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tor KillsInWater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater misses with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the ropes.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down KillsInWater.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but KillsInWater avoids the damage to the body.
KillsInWater misses with some punches.
KillsInWater takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.

KillsInWater is rocked!
KillsInWater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durand manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
KillsInWater blocks the body kick.
KillsInWater unleashes a big counter combination but Durand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand with a jab.

Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KillsInWater is defending well for now.
KillsInWater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
KillsInWater seems to have recovered his senses.
Durand prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through KillsInWater's defenses.
KillsInWater presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
KillsInWater takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KillsInWater is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
KillsInWater has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
KillsInWater scores with a hook to the body.
KillsInWater blocks an uppercut.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KillsInWater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.

Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
KillsInWater throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
KillsInWater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand scores with a shot to the body.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
KillsInWater is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.