PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mikami Kanno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Das TooTin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TooTin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Game of Thrones. Mikami Kanno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kanno
vs
TooTin

169 cm
23
147 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikami Kanno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Das TooTin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanno throws a front kick aimed at TooTin's knee but TooTin avoids it well.
TooTin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kanno misses the jab.
TooTin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and TooTin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from TooTin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kanno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
TooTin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kanno is looking to score with low kicks.
Kanno throws a lazy head kick
and TooTin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kanno's knee momentarily.
TooTin blocks a head kick by Kanno.
Kanno tries to land a front kick but TooTin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kanno throws a looping overhand right but TooTin ducks down to avoid it.
Kanno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kanno blocks the body kick.
Kanno throws a lazy uppercut
and TooTin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanno.
Kanno scores with a hook to the body. TooTin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TooTin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
TooTin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and TooTin counters with a nice body shot.
Mikami Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanno. TooTin does a little dance to reset his feet.
TooTin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kanno misses with a looping right.
Kanno throws a sloppy head kick and TooTin moves out of range easily.
Kanno misses with a kick to the body
and TooTin counters with a nice body kick.
TooTin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
TooTin keeps the fight on the outside.
TooTin throws out a counter right but Kanno avoids it with no problem.
Kanno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kanno clobbers TooTin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kanno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin.
TooTin lands a nice shot to the body.
TooTin throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kanno avoids a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kanno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from TooTin - the referee stops the clock and Kanno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says TooTin. Kanno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
TooTin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kanno will feel that in the morning.
Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TooTin thuds his right hand into Kanno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kanno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kanno misses the jab.
TooTin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kanno tries to land a leg kick but TooTin saw it coming and moves away.
TooTin misses with a head kick.
TooTin misses the shot to the body.
TooTin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanno.
A quick step to the side and Kanno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
TooTin avoids the body shot from Kanno.
Kanno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanno.
Kanno lands a hook that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
TooTin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away.
Kanno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kanno blocks a body shot from TooTin.
TooTin lands a nice shot to the body.
TooTin lands a left hand.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TooTin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from TooTin.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
TooTin presses Kanno against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
TooTin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kanno or not.
Kanno wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TooTin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it.
TooTin lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanno missing with knees to the body.
Kanno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TooTin lands a damaging elbow.
TooTin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
TooTin lands a nice elbow.
TooTin lands an elbow just above Kanno 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TooTin.
TooTin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
TooTin lands a damaging elbow.

Kanno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TooTin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kanno tries to clinch but TooTin is having none of it.
TooTin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donk. TooTin catches Kanno right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Das TooTin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kanno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from TooTin, right into the meat.
TooTin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TooTin throws a chopping leg kick but Kanno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanno jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
TooTin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanno off the ropes and back into range.

TooTin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
TooTin lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by TooTin.
TooTin prevents a body shot from Kanno.
TooTin lands a shot to the body.
TooTin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
TooTin digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it.
TooTin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TooTin's elbow.
Kanno just leaning against TooTin, taking a breather.
Kanno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TooTin scores with a hook to the body.
Kanno is trying to break the clinch but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kanno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TooTin's elbow.
TooTin digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from TooTin.
TooTin lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off.

It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for TooTin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by TooTin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TooTin digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from TooTin.
TooTin digs a right hand into Kanno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanno's gas tank.
TooTin lands with a left to the head.
TooTin gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
TooTin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
TooTin is working Kanno over against the ropes.
Good body shot from TooTin.
TooTin is leaning against Kanno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from TooTin.
TooTin lands with a light punch inside.

TooTin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

TooTin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanno, pushing him back against the ropes.
TooTin lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off.
TooTin lands with a left to the head.
Das TooTin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it.
TooTin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
TooTin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanno lands with a light punch inside.
TooTin lands a body punch.
TooTin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from TooTin.
Kanno takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from TooTin.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from TooTin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from TooTin.
TooTin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin lands a body shot in the clinch.
TooTin lands an uppercut.
TooTin working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kanno is rocked!
Kanno lands a hook that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Oh Kanno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kanno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

TooTin breaks from the clinch.
Kanno seems to have got his legs back now.
TooTin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
TooTin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kanno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TooTins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TooTin blocks a jab.
Kanno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TooTin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TooTin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanno misses with a right hand
and TooTin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Das TooTin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TooTin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! TooTin slams his shin into Kanno's torso.
TooTin throws a head kick but Kanno moves out of range.
Kanno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
TooTin throws a wild body kick that Kanno sees coming a mile off.
TooTin blocks a head kick by Kanno.
TooTin misses with a low kick.
Kanno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanno misses with a kick to the body.
TooTin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kanno throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kanno drops his hands momentarily and TooTin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Das TooTin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikami Kanno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

TooTin jabs at Kanno's body.
Kanno just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TooTin! But no joy.
TooTin lands with a good body shot.
TooTin throws a body punch but Kanno moves out of range.
It appears Kanno was looking to counter with a kick there.
TooTin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TooTin thows a body kick. Kanno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
TooTin lands a really nice looking cross but Kanno seems unphased.
Kanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TooTin.
Kanno throws a jab when TooTin was well out of range.
No joy there for TooTin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanno misses with an uppercut. TooTin saw that one coming.
TooTin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
TooTin tries to land a leg kick but Kanno saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by TooTin. TooTin obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanno misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kanno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Kanno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TooTin.
TooTin misses with a two punch combination.
TooTin misses with a body kick.
A jab from Kanno misses.
TooTin cracks Kanno with a good jab.
Kanno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
TooTin misses with a body kick.
Kanno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
TooTin looks for the body kick but Kanno saw that one coming.
TooTin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanno lands a nice looking body kick.
TooTin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanno is just out of range.
It looked like Kanno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanno lands a nice leg kick that just misses TooTin's sensitive parts.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanno checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Kanno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TooTin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kanno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
TooTin scores with a jab to the body.
TooTin blocks a head kick by Kanno.
TooTin ducks under a wild hook from Kanno.
TooTin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kanno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanno misses the target.
TooTin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kannos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kanno throws a poor cross that misses
and TooTin counters with a straight right hand.

TooTin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but TooTin avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from TooTin.
TooTin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanno lands a left hand.
Kanno trying to control the position but instead, TooTin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes.
TooTin lands with a left to the head.
Kanno is trying to stall.
Kanno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
TooTin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from TooTin - that landed with a thud.
Kanno is looking to break free of the clinch but TooTin has double underhooks.
Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.

TooTin breaks the clinch.
TooTin's corner calls for a 1-2. TooTin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TooTin lands a nice shot that snaps Kanno's head back.
TooTin is looking to score with low kicks.
TooTin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TooTin scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TooTin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TooTin lunges at Kanno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kanno's hand.
A jab from Kanno misses.
Kanno tries to move into range but TooTin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Kanno misses.
TooTin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
TooTin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as TooTin blocks the leg kick.
TooTin digs a good body shot into Kanno's ribs.
Kanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Das TooTin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kanno moves forwards but TooTin connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Das TooTin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well TooTin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Das TooTin!
A victorious Das TooTin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.