PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Frank Schrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bodhidharma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Houzan Yamamoto - Little Green Apple. 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.

Schrank
vs
Bodhidharma

205 cm
32
280 lbs
17 - 11 - 2

180 cm
33
265 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Schrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damo Bodhidharma!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schrank.
Bodhidharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schrank throws a body punch but Bodhidharma moves out of range.
Bodhidharma with a nice cross.
Bodhidharma throws the left hand but Schrank avoids the punch easily.
Bodhidharma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schrank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schrank throws a body shot but no joy.
Schrank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Bodhidharma throws a series of punches but Schrank moves out of range.
Bodhidharma just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bodhidharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bodhidharma jabs at Schrank's body.
Schrank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schrank looks to land a left hand but Bodhidharma moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Bodhidharma 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.
Schrank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bodhidharma. Bodhidharma obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodhidharma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Schrank.
Schrank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bodhidharma. Bodhidharma obviously looking to wear him down.
Schrank on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrank scores with a jab. Bodhidharma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bodhidharma scores with a hook.
Schrank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bodhidharma.
Schrank is breathing heavily.
Bodhidharma scores with a jab to the body.
Bodhidharma thumps Schrank with a low kick.
Schrank takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Bodhidharma connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Schrank onto his butt! Schrank bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.

It looks like Frank Schrank has been cut.
Bodhidharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bodhidharma avoids the body shot from Schrank.
Bodhidharma throws a push kick but Schrank slaps the foot to one side.
Frank Schrank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bodhidharma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schrank.
Bodhidharma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrank.
Schrank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bodhidharma counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Schrank off his feet! Schrank crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Schrank isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Bodhidharma screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Damo Bodhidharma!
Damo Bodhidharma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frank Schrank spoke after the fight, saying 'Wah wah wahh'.