PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Craig Watkins (ranked 3386 p4p, 18533 weight class) and Berto Kin (ranked 408 p4p, 554 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.

Watkins
vs
Kin

185 cm
33
174
17 - 17 - 1

186 cm
46
181
32 - 52 - 1

Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Excellent MT
Determined

Hawaii Nutrition
30th Century Beer Store

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 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 52 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Berto Kin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watkins.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kin was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kin momentarily.

Kin is rocked!
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kin throws a series of punches but Watkins avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Watkins's head coaches at Hawaii Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kin.
Berto Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kin thows a leg kick but Watkins checks it
and Kin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins closes the distance and catches Kin with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kin is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kin is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kin is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Watkins takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Craig Watkins!
A relieved looking Craig Watkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.