PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Lee (ranked 18258 p4p, 21953 weight class) and Juhjartus Khairannus (ranked 607 p4p, 635 weight class). Lee comes to the ring accompanied by Kickstart My Heart. 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.

Lee
vs
Khairannus

186 cm
40
185
48 - 15 - 2

185 cm
32
181
17 - 10 - 0

World class boxer
Very quick

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Perkele!
KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tommy Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhjartus Khairannus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee thumps Khairannus with a low kick.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khairannus slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Khairannus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Khairannus blocks the leg kick.
Khairannus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Khairannus throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee slips under a jab.
A cross from Lee lands.
Khairannus ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khairannus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khairannus with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Khairannus misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Khairannus.
Khairannus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khairannus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khairannus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khairannus throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Khairannus ducks under a wild hook from Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khairannus throws out the jab.
Khairannus blocks the body kick.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee tries to move into range but Khairannus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khairannus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khairannus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with a low kick as Khairannus jumps back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khairannus.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khairannus.
Lee throws a leg kick but Khairannus checks it.
Lee connects with a right hand. Khairannus shakes it off.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khairannus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Khairannus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee misses the jab.
Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khairannus blocks a jab.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Khairannus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khairannus throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Khairannus scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Khairannus's head but Khairannus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khairannus's head.
Khairannus takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Khairannus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Khairannus throws a counter combo.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee works Khairannus's body with a nice hook.
Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with the body kick
enabling Khairannus to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Khairannus - just one landing.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Khairannus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khairannus lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Khairannus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khairannus throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khairannus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee connects with the punch.
Khairannus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Khairannus's shoulder, as Khairannus tries to avoid the shot.
Khairannus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee slips a straight right by Khairannus.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Khairannus misses the jab.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khairannus avoids the body shot from Lee.
Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khairannus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses the jab.
Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khairannus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khairannus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khairannus avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khairannus.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Khairannus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khairannus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Khairannus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Khairannus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khairannus takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Khairannus cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with a hook
and Khairannus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khairannus misses the jab.
Khairannus loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Khairannus scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khairannus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Khairannus throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khairannus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khairannus sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khairannus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khairannus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Khairannus throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Khairannus throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lee misses with a looping left.
Khairannus throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khairannus.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khairannus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Khairannus stumbling back into the ropes.
Khairannus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee blocks a jab.
Khairannus throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Khairannus misses.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khairannus.
Juhjartus Khairannus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khairannus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Lee.
Khairannus lands a jab.
Lee throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Khairannus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khairannus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Khairannus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Khairannus misses with a wild combination.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee swings for the body but Khairannus moves out of range.
Khairannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Khairannus ducks down to avoid it.
Khairannus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Khairannus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee throws a leg kick but Khairannus moved away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee avoids the body shot from Khairannus.
Khairannus digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Khairannus blocks a head kick by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Khairannus off balance momentarily.
Khairannus throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Khairannus connects with a crisp jab.
Khairannus moves out of range of the strikes.
Khairannus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Khairannus throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khairannus.
Khairannus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Khairannus slips a straight right by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khairannus connects with a crisp jab.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Khairannus misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee clearly takes 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.

Khairannus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee takes a swing at Khairannus's ribcage but misses.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khairannus finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a body punch but Khairannus moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Khairannus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee cracks Khairannus with a good jab.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khairannus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Khairannus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee lands a head kick. Khairannus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee takes a swing at Khairannus's ribcage but misses.
Khairannus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Khairannus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khairannus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khairannus manages to avoid it.
Khairannus connects with a looping right hand.
Khairannus staying out of range there.
Khairannus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
No joy there for Khairannus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee tries a low kick but Khairannus avoids it.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Khairannus lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Khairannus lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws a push kick but Khairannus slaps the foot to one side.
Khairannus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Khairannus misses.
A leg kick checked by Khairannus.
Khairannus misses with a two punch combination.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khairannus swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee lands with a cross.
Khairannus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khairannus manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khairannus.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Khairannus misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a body kick that stops Khairannus in his tracks momentarily.
Lee throws the left hand but Khairannus avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khairannus lands with an overhand left.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Khairannus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee had his way with Juhjartus Khairannus in that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Khairannus scores with a jab to the body.
Juhjartus Khairannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses the jab.
Khairannus misses with a body shot.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khairannus manages to circle out of the way.
Lee tries to clinch up but Khairannus circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Khairannus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Khairannus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Khairannus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khairannus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khairannus connects with a single shot there.
Lee slips a straight right by Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Khairannus scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khairannus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khairannus.
Khairannus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a jab when Khairannus was well out of range.
Khairannus lands a body shot.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Khairannus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Khairannus.
Khairannus cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khairannus connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khairannus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to clinch there but Khairannus circles away.
Khairannus looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Khairannus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the ropes.
Nice defenses there by Khairannus.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khairannus slips a straight right by Lee.
Khairannus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Khairannus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.

Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Khairannus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Khairannus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khairannus.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khairannus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juhjartus Khairannus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Tommy Lee retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!