PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chong Starbowski (ranked 4261 p4p, 394 weight class) and Terry Bogard (ranked 3011 p4p, 327 weight class). Starbowski comes into the arena with Traditional Thai Music blaring out of the sound system. Terry Bogard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Starbowski
vs
Bogard

175 cm
27
183 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

182 cm
26
179 lbs
13 - 16 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Starbowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard tries to land a leg kick but Starbowski saw it coming and moves away.
Starbowski throws a quick counter head kick but Bogard was just out of range.
Bogard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starbowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
Starbowski tries to clinch but Bogard is having none of it.
Starbowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Starbowski can pounce on him.
Starbowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Starbowski misses.
Bogard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bogard cracks Starbowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogard scores with a leg kick.
Starbowski checks a low kick from Bogard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starbowski throws a low kick but Bogard moves out of range easily.
Starbowski defending well as Bogard loads up on a big left hand.
Starbowski tries to counter by clinching up but Bogard breaks away and moves out of range.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick
and Starbowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starbowski is looking to clinch.
Bogard thinks about the counter body kick.
Starbowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Starbowski takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bogard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Starbowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starbowski is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it.
Bogard slips a jab and a cross from Starbowski.
A head kick by Starbowski misses
and Starbowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Starbowski closes the distance and clinches.

Starbowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard throws a head kick but Starbowski moves out of range.
Starbowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Starbowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard thuds his right hand into Starbowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogard blocks the leg kick.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Starbowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Starbowski moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
Starbowski tries to counter by clinching up but Bogard breaks away and moves out of range.

Starbowski clinches.
Starbowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Bogard tries to break free but Starbowski pushes him back against the ropes.
Bogard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Starbowski.
Bogard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starbowski's elbow.
Starbowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogard.
Bogard is looking to break free of the clinch but Starbowski has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Starbowski to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chong Starbowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Starbowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starbowski throws a sloppy head kick and Bogard moves out of range easily.
Starbowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starbowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Bogard.
Starbowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starbowski tries to clinch but Bogard is having none of it.
Bogard throws a head kick but Starbowski moves out of range.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starbowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bogard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice jab there from Bogard.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Starbowski's leg. Starbowski is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starbowski moves out of range of the body kick from Bogard.
Starbowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Starbowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Starbowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Starbowski ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.

Starbowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bogard breaks the clinch.
Chong Starbowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starbowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starbowski misses with a looping right.
Starbowski throws a nice looking combination but Bogard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starbowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogard circles away.
Bogard misses with a hook.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bogard throws a leg kick
and Starbowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Starbowski throws a push kick but Bogard slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terry Bogard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Starbowski thows a leg kick but Bogard checks it
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Starbowski slips under a jab.
Bogard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Starbowski throws a body kick that misses.
Bogard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Starbowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogard. Bogard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Starbowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Starbowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard throws an overhand right that lands on Starbowski's shoulder, as Starbowski tries to avoid the shot.
Starbowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starbowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Starbowski swinging wildly here.
Starbowski moves in looking to clinch but Bogard pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Bogard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Starbowski doesn't seem phased though.
Bogard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Starbowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Starbowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogard throws a right hand that misses

and Starbowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Starbowski misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starbowski has Bogard pressed against the ropes, preventing Bogard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bogard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Starbowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Starbowski misses the target.
Starbowski fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard tries to bum rush Starbowski with a series of wild strikes but Starbowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Starbowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bogard counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogard misses the target.
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starbowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bogard scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terry Bogard.
I think Bogard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
Chong Starbowski spoke after the fight, saying 'Merci'.