PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Berto Kin (ranked 20156 p4p, 22560 weight class) and Juhjartus Khairannus (ranked 697 p4p, 686 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kin
vs
Khairannus

186 cm
33
184
22 - 26 - 0

185 cm
26
181
7 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Berto Kin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhjartus Khairannus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kin throws a hook but Khairannus avoids it easily.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khairannus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kin.
Khairannus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khairannus scores with a punch to the head.
Kin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khairannus to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kin misses the target.
Kin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khairannus misses with an uppercut
and Kin counters with a stiff right hand.
Khairannus defending well as Kin loads up on a big left hand.
Kin misses with an uppercut.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Kin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kin throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
Khairannus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khairannus throws an overhand right that lands on Kin's shoulder, as Kin tries to avoid the shot.
Kin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khairannus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khairannus! But no joy.
Kin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a nice looking combination but Kin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kin cracks Khairannus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kin slips under a jab.
Kin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khairannus.
Khairannus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khairannus thows a leg kick but Kin checks it
and Khairannus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khairannus.
Khairannus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khairannus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kin.
Khairannus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khairannus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kin.
Khairannus throws out a counter right but Kin avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Kin misses.
Khairannus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juhjartus Khairannus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khairannus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kin was well out of range. Poor timing from Khairannus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khairannus misses the shot to the body.
Khairannus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kin throws a big shot that misses.
Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Kin moved out of range nicely.
Khairannus punishes Kin's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Khairannus.
Khairannus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kin.
Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kin.
Kin scores with the left hand. Khairannus knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Kin.
Khairannus loads up on a big right hand but Kin slips the punch.
Kin throws a jab when Khairannus was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Khairannus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kin throws an off balance right hand
and Khairannus counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Khairannus.
Khairannus lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juhjartus Khairannus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters circling - Kin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kin throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
Khairannus feints a counter leg kick.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Kin misses.
Khairannus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a shot from downtown. Kin moves away and avoids it.
Kin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khairannus.
Khairannus misses the jab.
Khairannus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khairannus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin throws a looping overhand right but Khairannus ducks down to avoid it.
Khairannus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khairannus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khairannus throws a good cross that connects.
Khairannus lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Khairannus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kin is looking to counter punch.
Kin blocks a low kick nicely.
Khairannus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kin walks into a stiff left hand from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus misses with a body shot.
Kin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khairannus's hands.
Kin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Kin misses with a straight left.
Khairannus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kin lands a really nice looking cross but Khairannus seems unphased.
A jab from Kin misses.
Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Kin ducks down to avoid it.
Khairannus scores with a jab.
Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kin lands a glancing blow to the side of Khairannus's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khairannus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kin ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
Khairannus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khairannus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kin has time to react.
Khairannus throws a body punch but Kin moves out of range.
Nice cross by Khairannus.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khairannus misses with a lunging right hand
and Kin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Kin's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khairannus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khairannus throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khairannus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khairannus swings widly with a right hand
and Kin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juhjartus Khairannus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Khairannus blocks a jab.
Kin cracks Khairannus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kin defending well as Khairannus loads up on a big left hand.
Kin is looking to counter punch.
Khairannus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kin to counter with a crisp jab.
Khairannus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kin throws out the jab.
Kin throws a lazy uppercut
and Khairannus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khairannus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khairannus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Khairannus finds it's target.
Juhjartus Khairannus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kin slips under a jab.
Well,Kin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Khairannus cracks Kin with an open hand slap.
Kin slips under a jab from Khairannus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin throws the left hand but Khairannus avoids the punch easily.
Khairannus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kin loads up on a big right hand but Khairannus slips the punch.
Khairannus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khairannus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kin misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khairannus staying out of range there.
Kin staying out of range there.
Kin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khairannus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khairannus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khairannus blocks a jab.
Khairannus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khairannus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khairannuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khairannus jabs Kin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khairannus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khairannus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kin throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kin.
Khairannus throws a right hand that misses
and Kin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
Kin ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kin throws a big shot that misses.
Kin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kin ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kin counters with a straight right hand.
Kin slips under a jab.
Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kin.
Khairannus misses with a looping right.
Kin misses with an uppercut. Khairannus saw that one coming.
Khairannus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khairannus slips a straight right by Kin.
Khairannus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khairannus lunges at Kin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kin's hand.
Kin ducks right into an uppercut from Khairannus.
Khairannus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kin.
Khairannus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khairannus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kin manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juhjartus Khairannus.
Well Khairannus 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Juhjartus Khairannus!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Juhjartus Khairannus!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Juhjartus Khairannus!

Juhjartus Khairannus wins by unanimous decision!