PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Das TooTin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Hymn . TooTin has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

MacLeod
vs
TooTin

180 cm
43
160 lbs
22 - 17 - 1

175 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

World class boxer
Very quick

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 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Das TooTin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TooTin dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
TooTin fakes the leg kick and cracks MacLeod in the body.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLeod as he connects with a hook.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that TooTin avoids nicely.
TooTin takes one to the side of the head.
TooTin tries to bum rush MacLeod with a series of wild strikes but MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

MacLeod moves into the clinch successfully.
TooTin misses with some punches.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TooTin cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
TooTin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin.
MacLeod tries to work over TooTin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
TooTin working aggressively here.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from TooTin.
TooTin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
TooTin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
TooTin tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by TooTin.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
TooTin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for MacLeod to work.
TooTin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TooTin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
TooTin throws a head punch that misses.
TooTin tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TooTin.
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!
TooTin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
TooTin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod is stalling here.
A short left from TooTin.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod effectively controlling the action here.
MacLeod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TooTin misses with the head strike.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TooTin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TooTin scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
TooTin pushes MacLeod back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
TooTin is trying to force a seperation but MacLeod has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
TooTin tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod taking a breather.
A short right from TooTin.
TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod tries to stall but TooTin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from TooTin.
TooTin being controlled against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, TooTin throws an elbow but misses.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TooTin working MacLeod over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

TooTin tries a head kick but it misses.
MacLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacLeod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces TooTin back to the ropes. MacLeod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and TooTin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod misses with a hook. TooTin ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TooTin clobbers MacLeod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
TooTin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacLeod takes a swing at TooTin's ribcage but misses.

MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
TooTin lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TooTin breaks from the clinch.
MacLeod connects with a looping right hand.
TooTin feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TooTin misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Connor MacLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
TooTin lands a jab.
TooTin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
Das TooTin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod moves out of range as TooTin throws a body kick.
TooTin tries a head kick but it misses.
TooTin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacLeod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps TooTin thinking.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but TooTin moved out of range nicely.
TooTin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacLeod moves out of range of the leg kick from TooTin.
MacLeod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab lands there for MacLeod.
Nice body kick there by TooTin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
MacLeod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacLeod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
TooTin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

TooTin tries to keep at a distance but MacLeod has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from MacLeod on the inside.
TooTin letting MacLeod take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by TooTin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from MacLeod.
TooTin tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from MacLeod on the inside.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by TooTin.
MacLeod taking a breather.
TooTin misses with an elbow over the top.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike.
TooTin lands a hook to the side of the head.
TooTin can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacLeod is looking to control TooTin's arms but TooTin gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TooTin is trying to break free.
TooTin tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes.
TooTin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but TooTin gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
TooTin tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TooTin pushes MacLeod back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
TooTin is leaning against MacLeod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TooTin is trying to push MacLeod away but MacLeod has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
TooTin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod looking to slow down the pace here.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

MacLeod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
TooTin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
TooTin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
TooTin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from MacLeod finds it's target.
TooTin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacLeod takes a swing at TooTin's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
TooTin misses the shot to the body.
TooTin digs a good hook to MacLeod's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacLeod, as that shot connected.

MacLeod rushes TooTin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TooTin lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from TooTin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
TooTin lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLeod won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
MacLeod wants to stall.
MacLeod has TooTin pressed against the ropes, preventing TooTin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, TooTin has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TooTin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod pushes TooTin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod leaning his opponent against the ropes.
TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
TooTin misses with some punches.
TooTin blocking some punches.
Good body shot from TooTin.
TooTin misses with some punches.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod has TooTin pushed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
TooTin wants to break free but MacLeod has control.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
TooTin misses with a punch to the body.
TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
TooTin tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Das TooTin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod pushes TooTin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod is pushing TooTin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as TooTin controls the action.
TooTin misses with a hook from the clinch.
TooTin misses with the head strike.
Connor MacLeod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacLeod avoids a wild elbow strike from TooTin.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TooTin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod tries to stall but TooTin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TooTin misses with a punch on the inside.
TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacLeod 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
After the fight, Connor MacLeod was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.