PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Harold Zoid (ranked 1550 p4p, 18969 weight class) and Berto Kin (ranked 220 p4p, 627 weight class). Harold Zoid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zoid
vs
Kin

187 cm
36
225
28 - 20 - 0

186 cm
36
223
27 - 34 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Berto Kin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kin manages to avoid it.
Kin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoid.
Zoid avoids the body shot from Kin.
Zoid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kin defending well as Zoid loads up on a big left hand.
Kin throws a right and a left that Zoid avoids nicely.
Zoid throws the left hand but Kin avoids the punch easily.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kin.
Kin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kin throws a combination. Zoid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kin scores with a three punch combo!
Kin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kin slips a jab from Zoid.
Kin defending well as Zoid loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Kin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body punch from Zoid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid jabs at Kin's body.
A shot to the body from Zoid misses
and Kin counters with a series of strikes. Zoid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zoid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zoid dodges the punch combination from Kin.
Zoid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Kin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoid missing with a left hand there. Kin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kin misses with the combination.
Zoid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kin on the side of the head.
Zoid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoid throws a right hand that Kin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kin also avoids with ease.
Kin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kin lands a head kick!
Kin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zoid back to the ropes. Kin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zoid.
Zoid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kin stalks Zoid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zoid's face. Zoid staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kin avoids the body shot from Zoid.
Zoid misses with a looping left.
Zoid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Kin.
Zoid throws a sloppy body shot
and Kin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zoid connects with an inside leg kick.
Zoid is looking to chop away at Kin's legs.
Kin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoid dodges the punch combination from Kin.
Kin blocks a jab.
Kin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid throws a jab when Kin was well out of range.
Kin throws a counter combo.
Zoid throws a jab when Kin was well out of range.
Kin fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Zoid tenderised Kin's leg. Kin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kin throws a nice looking combination but Zoid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zoid half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Kin is working the combinations to good effect here.
A big left from Zoid misses.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kin counter with a right hand.
Zoid lands with a good body shot.
Kin misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Kin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
Zoid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Berto Kin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Kin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kin throws a series of punches but Zoid moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zoid.
Kin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kin throws a right and a left that Zoid avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zoid.
Zoid throws a front kick that sends Kin stumbling back into the ropes.
Zoid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kin.
Kin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid tries to work over Kin's front leg with a kick but Kin checks it.
Kin is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Kin.
We've been told by Zoid's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zoid checks the leg kick.
Zoid stalks Kin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kin's face. Kin staggers backwards, shaken.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid throws a lazy uppercut
and Kin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoid.
Kin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kin avoids the body shot from Zoid.
Zoid dodges the punch combination from Kin.
Zoid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kin moves away.
Kin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kin blocks a jab.
Kin unleashes a big counter combination but Zoid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kin misses with a wild combination.
Zoid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zoid lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoid swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kin to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws a leg kick but Kin moved away.

Zoid lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Kin goes down! The ref sends Zoid to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Kin is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!

Kin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kin misses with the combination.
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Zoid finish him?
Zoid needs to keep his hands up - Kin had a free shot at his head there.
Kin seems to have recovered his senses.
Zoid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zoid misses with an uppercut.
Kin throws a counter combo.
Zoid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoid throws the left hand but Kin avoids the punch easily.
Zoid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kin staying out of range there.
Kin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoid misses with the combination.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kin.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoid dodges the punch combination from Kin.
Zoid lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zoid will feel that in the morning.
A punch combination from Kin misses.
Kin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berto Kin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoid throws a lazy uppercut
and Kin counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid misses with a right hand
and Kin counters with a left and a right that stings Zoid.
Zoid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kin.
Berto Kin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoid throws a right hand that Kin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kin also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Kin.
Zoid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Zoid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kin looks to land a combination. Zoid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kin!
Kin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Berto Kin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zoid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kin under the eye.
Zoid throws a hook but Kin blocks it.
Zoid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kin ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kin blocks a head kick by Zoid.
Zoid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kin avoids the head kick by Zoid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoid slips a jab and a cross from Kin.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice leg kick from Kin, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Zoid misses.
Nice body kick from Zoid.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoid tries to score with a low kick but Kin moves his leg out of the way.
Zoid throws a jab but it's blocked by Kin.
Zoid is looking to land body kicks.
Kin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoid lands a glancing blow to the side of Kin's head.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zoid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kin moves away.
Kin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zoid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kin unleashes a big counter combination but Zoid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zoid throws a jab but it's blocked by Kin.
Zoid looks to land a right hand but Kin moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Zoid misses.
Kin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kin.
Kin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Zoid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kin works over Zoid's head and body with a nice combination.
Zoid misses with an uppercut
enabling Kin to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoid misses with a kick to the body.
Zoid slips a jab and a cross from Kin.
Zoid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Zoid misses.
Zoid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kin blocks a low kick nicely.
Zoid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kin eats them both and turns towards Zoid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kin misses with a kick to the body.
Kin works over Zoid's head and body with a nice combination.
Zoid feints a jab promting Kin to slip. Zoid then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zoid avoids a kick to the body.
Kin misses with a combination
letting Zoid counter with a right hand.
Zoid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zoid misses the jab.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
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!
Kin tries to land a leg kick but Zoid saw it coming and moves away.
Kin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoid throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoid misses the target.
Zoid misses the body punch
and Kin counters with an outside leg kick.
Zoid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kin has time to react.
A combination from Kin does no damage.
Kin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoid misses with a head kick.
Zoid loads up on a big right hand but Kin slips the punch.
Kin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zoid blocks a jab.
Zoid throws a jab but it's blocked by Kin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harold Zoid.
Well Kin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Berto Kin!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Berto Kin!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Harold Zoid!

Berto Kin wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Berto Kin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.