PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Supaishi Kamikaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panat Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kamikaze
vs
Khanomtom

171 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Very strong

Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Supaishi Kamikaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Panat Khanomtom!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamikaze scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Khanomtom finds it's way through Kamikaze's defenses.
Khanomtom moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamikaze misses with an uppercut

and Khanomtom counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khanomtom fails to land.
Khanomtom lands with a light punch inside.
Kamikaze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
Khanomtom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kamikaze.
Nice body punch from Khanomtom - that landed with a thud.
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!
Kamikaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kamikaze on the inside.
Khanomtom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamikaze misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kamikaze fails to land.
Khanomtom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze throws a head punch that misses.
Kamikaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Khanomtom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
Khanomtom pushes Kamikaze back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamikaze.
Khanomtom lands a body punch.
Khanomtom is working Kamikaze over against the ropes.
Khanomtom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Khanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamikaze lands a left hand.
Khanomtom can't find room to land a body shot as Kamikaze controls the action.
Kamikaze blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Khanomtom fails to land.
Kamikaze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
A short right from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanomtom misses with a punch to the body.
Kamikaze can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom misses with some punches.
Kamikaze prevents a body shot from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamikaze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanomtom misses with the head strike.
Khanomtom tries to throw a body punch but Kamikaze avoids it by throwing Khanomtom back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Khanomtom.
Kamikaze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamikaze.
Kamikaze swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamikaze's elbow.
Khanomtom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamikaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panat Khanomtom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Khanomtom takes a swing at Kamikaze's ribcage but misses.
Khanomtom scores with a body shot.
Kamikaze throws a hook to the side of Khanomtom's head but Khanomtom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khanomtom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Kamikaze there.
Kamikaze tries to clinch but Khanomtom is having none of it.
Kamikaze sets himself, and Khanomtom steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamikaze avoids it this time.
Khanomtom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom wants to counter with a clinch but Kamikaze pushes him away.
Kamikaze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kamikaze tries to move into range but Khanomtom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamikaze throws a low kick but Khanomtom avoids it.
Khanomtom throws a good cross that connects.
Khanomtom walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Supaishi Kamikaze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khanomtom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamikaze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamikaze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kamikaze can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Kamikaze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
Khanomtom has a couple of punches blocked by Kamikaze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamikaze.
Khanomtom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamikaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamikaze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanomtom tries to work over Kamikaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamikaze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamikaze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
Kamikaze working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom gets through Kamikaze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamikaze misses with some punches.
Khanomtom tries a body shot but Kamikaze blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khanomtom lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom is working Kamikaze over against the ropes.
Khanomtom tries to stall but Kamikaze uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamikaze lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom throws a head punch that misses.
Khanomtom stalling against the ropes.
Kamikaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Khanomtom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khanomtom misses with a body punch.
Khanomtom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocking some punches.
Khanomtom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khanomtom struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamikaze controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom tries to throw a body punch but Kamikaze avoids it by throwing Khanomtom back against the ropes.
Khanomtom lands a right hand.
Kamikaze lands with a light punch inside.
Kamikaze blocks an uppercut.
Kamikaze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Supaishi Kamikaze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kamikaze scores with a punch to the head.
Khanomtom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khanomtom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamikaze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Supaishi Kamikaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamikaze throws a hook to the side of Khanomtom's head but Khanomtom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamikaze misses with a left hand
and Khanomtom counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanomtom scores with a decent looking hook.
Khanomtom throws a good cross that connects.

Kamikaze gets tackled into the ropes by Khanomtom. Khanomtom maintains the clinch.
Kamikaze lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamikaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanomtom throws a head punch that misses.
Kamikaze lands with a left to the head.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanomtom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom looking to stall.
Khanomtom digs a right hand underneath Kamikaze's ribcage. Kamikaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamikaze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanomtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze blocking some punches.
Kamikaze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamikaze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Khanomtom has a couple of punches blocked by Kamikaze.
Khanomtom swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamikaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamikaze lands with a left to the head.
Kamikaze blocks an uppercut.
Kamikaze misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamikaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanomtom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
A short uppercut from Kamikaze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamikaze lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamikaze as Khanomtom tries to tie him up.
Khanomtom misses with a punch to the body.
Kamikaze misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanomtom digs a right hand into Kamikaze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamikaze's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kamikaze blocks an uppercut.
Kamikaze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khanomtom tries to work over Kamikaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom misses with a body punch.
Khanomtom misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamikaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Supaishi Kamikaze did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kamikaze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khanomtom avoids the body shot from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamikaze. Khanomtom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khanomtom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamikaze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamikaze throws a leg kick but Khanomtom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khanomtom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Kamikaze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamikaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanomtom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamikaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands with a straight right. Kamikaze didn't see that one coming.
Kamikaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamikaze tried to score with a low kick but Khanomtom checks it.
Khanomtom circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamikaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamikaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khanomtom is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamikaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khanomtom wants to counter with a clinch but Kamikaze pushes him away.
Kamikaze moves forwards but Khanomtom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamikaze tries to close the distance and clinch but Khanomtom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khanomtom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khanomtom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze throws a hook but Khanomtom avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamikaze misses the target.
Khanomtom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kamikaze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanomtom. Kamikaze does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kamikaze.
A swing and a miss from Khanomtom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanomtom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Khanomtom tries to get set, Kamikaze tries to push him back and clinch up but Khanomtom manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamikaze cracks Khanomtom with a good jab.
Kamikaze throws a body kick that misses.
Kamikaze swings for the body but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Kamikaze throws a hook but Khanomtom avoids it easily.
Khanomtom wants to counter with a clinch but Kamikaze pushes him away.
Kamikaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamikaze staying out of range there.

Khanomtom moves into the clinch.
Khanomtom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Kamikaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Supaishi Kamikaze had his way with Panat Khanomtom in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kamikaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Supaishi Kamikaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kamikaze darts in and clinches Khanomtom up against the ropes.
Kamikaze blocks an uppercut.
Kamikaze has a couple of punches blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamikaze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamikaze blocks a body shot from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khanomtom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanomtom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kamikaze blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamikaze's elbow.
Khanomtom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanomtom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamikaze backwards.
Kamikaze lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamikaze tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Kamikaze back against the ropes.
Khanomtom lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanomtom.
Kamikaze struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kamikaze fails to land.
Kamikaze lands a nice uppercut.
Kamikaze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kamikaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamikaze can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Kamikaze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamikaze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom looking to stall.
Khanomtom is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamikaze gets an underhook and turns Khanomtom into the ropes.
Kamikaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Kamikaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses with some punches.
Khanomtom misses with some punches.
Khanomtom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamikaze prevents a body shot from Khanomtom.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanomtom.
Kamikaze prevents a body shot from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamikaze has a couple of punches blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kamikaze.
Khanomtom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamikaze lands with a right to the head.
Khanomtom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamikaze's elbow.
Kamikaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamikaze lands a left hand.
Kamikaze scores with a shoulder strike.
Khanomtom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamikazes head.
Panat Khanomtom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamikaze throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Panat Khanomtom.
Well Kamikaze 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supaishi Kamikaze!