PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Cohen Hawthorne (ranked 3553 p4p, 24231 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 138 p4p, 224 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hawthorne
vs
Panda

194 cm
20
270
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
300
3 - 4 - 0

Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cohen Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne misses with a wild combination.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
Panda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panda slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawthorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawthorne at a distance.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne checks a leg kick.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Panda lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panda misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Panda blocks the low kick.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panda moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Hawthorne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick as Panda jumps back.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Hawthorne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panda tries to clinch up.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
Hawthorne sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawthorne avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.

Hawthorne moves into the clinch.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Hawthorne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the ropes.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawthorne lands a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Hawthorne misses with the head strike.
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Hawthorne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but KT Panda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Panda checks it.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda lands with a good body shot.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawthornes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawthorne avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Hawthorne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Panda tries to counter with a clinch but Hawthorne shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panda misses with a hook.
Hawthorne cracks Panda with a good jab.
Hawthorne scores with a nice right hand.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.

Panda moves into the clinch.
Hawthorne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panda is keeping busy.
Hawthorne taking a breather.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.

Hawthorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panda throws a low kick, looking for Hawthorne's leg but Hawthorne calmly moves out of range.
KT Panda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Panda.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands a body shot.
Panda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panda.
Panda looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Panda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KT Panda 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! This is the final round!

Hawthorne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cohen Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Panda looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawthorne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hawthorne wants to stall.
Panda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Panda.
Panda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Panda is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawthorne gets an underhook and turns Panda into the ropes.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the head.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda taking a breather.
Panda is pushing Hawthorne up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawthorne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawthorne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panda has him pressed against the ropes.
Hawthorne trying to stall but Panda improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawthorne as Panda tries to tie him up.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the ropes.
Panda wants to stall.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panda holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hawthorne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a right hand.
KT Panda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panda blocks a body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne stalling against the ropes.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.

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 Cohen Hawthorne.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... KT Panda!