PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Iwan Bondarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Richardsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bondarenko
vs
Richardsonn

220 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iwan Bondarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Richardsonn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardsonn misses with a body shot.
Bondarenko is looking to clinch.

Richardsonn tries to keep at a distance but Bondarenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bondarenko can't break the clinch.
Richardsonn tries to circle away but Bondarenko has him pinned against the ropes.
Bondarenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richardsonn keeps control of Bondarenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondarenko wants to stall.
Bondarenko can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bondarenko trying to stall but Richardsonn improves his position.
Richardsonn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bondarenko controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Richardsonn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bondarenko is trying to break the clinch but Richardsonn is controlling him.
Richardsonn is trying to stall.

Bondarenko breaks from the clinch.
Bondarenko misses with a head kick.
Richardsonn wants to clinch
and Bondarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richardsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bondarenko circles away.
Bondarenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardsonn circles away.

Richardsonn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Richardsonn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bondarenko tries to break the clinch but Richardsonn is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardsonn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richardsonn taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bondarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richardsonn has Bondarenko pressed against the ropes, preventing Bondarenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bondarenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bondarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Richardsonn moves out of range easily.
Richardsonn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bondarenko throws a leg kick
and Richardsonn counters with a stiff right hand.
Richardsonn tries to bum rush Bondarenko with a series of wild strikes but Bondarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richardsonn throws a head kick but Bondarenko moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardsonn lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardsonn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bondarenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richardsonn avoiding damage as Bondarenko throws knees to the body.
Bondarenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richardsonn has him pressed against the ropes.
Bondarenko working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Richardsonn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bondarenko is defending well for now.

Richardsonn breaks the clinch.
Bondarenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bondarenko moves into the clinch successfully.

Bondarenko breaks from the clinch.
Bondarenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardsonn swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richardsonn closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Bondarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardsonn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richardsonn moves in looking to clinch but Bondarenko pushes him off.
Richardsonn tries to clinch but Bondarenko moves out of range.

Richardsonn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Richardsonn missing with knees to the body.

Bondarenko breaks the clinch.
Richardsonn is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bondarenko gets a clinch.
Bondarenko tries to circle away but Richardsonn has him pinned against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bondarenko has had enough of the clinch but Richardsonn keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Richardsonn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Richardsonn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Bondarenko.
Richardsonn is looking for the big counter here.
Richardsonn fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bondarenko instigates a clinch.
Bondarenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Richardsonn throws an elbow but misses.
Richardsonn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee Richardsonn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Richardsonn breaks from the clinch.
Richardsonn misses with a body shot.
Bondarenko misses with a head kick.
Richardsonn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bondarenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardsonn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Bondarenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Richardsonn throws a series of punches but Bondarenko avoids them all with ease.
Bondarenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardsonn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Richardsonn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardsonn wants to get back to striking at distance but Bondarenko won't allow it.
Bondarenko managing to block the knees to the body from Richardsonn.
Bondarenko trying to land knees to the body.

Richardsonn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bondarenko throws a lazy head kick
and Richardsonn counters with a two punch combo.
Richardsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bondarenko circles away.
Bondarenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardsonn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardsonn throws a head kick that misses.
Bondarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardsonn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bondarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Richardsonn misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Richardsonn counters with a two punch combo.

Bondarenko darts in and clinches Richardsonn up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondarenko is trying to break free.

Bondarenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bondarenko throws a big shot that misses.

Bondarenko moves into the clinch.
Richardsonn wants to stall.
Bondarenko is trying to break free.
Bondarenko has Richardsonn pressed against the ropes, preventing Richardsonn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bondarenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko tries to clinch but Richardsonn moves out of range.
Richardsonn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bondarenko lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Richardsonn blocks the low kick.
Bondarenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bondarenko is looking to score with low kicks.

Richardsonn takes the fight into the clinch.
Richardsonn has Bondarenko pressed against the ropes, preventing Bondarenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bondarenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Richardsonn has double underhooks.
Richardsonn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bondarenko's elbow.
Bondarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko blocks an elbow strike.

Bondarenko breaks from the clinch.
Richardsonn throws a shot to the body.
Bondarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richardsonn on the side of the head.
Bondarenko darts in trying to clinch
and Richardsonn counters with a lovely shot 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!
Bondarenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardsonn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Richardsonn clinches.

Bondarenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardsonn tries to clinch up but Bondarenko circles away and keeps his distance.

Richardsonn moves into range and clinches up with Bondarenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Richardsonn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lee Richardsonn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bondarenko throws a right hand that Richardsonn ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardsonn also avoids with ease.
Iwan Bondarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bondarenko moves in looking to clinch but Richardsonn pushes him off.
Richardsonn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richardsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bondarenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bondarenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Bondarenko tries to clinch up but Richardsonn circles away and keeps his distance.

Richardsonn has closed the distance and engaged Bondarenko in a clinch.
Bondarenko taking a breather.

Bondarenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardsonn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bondarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardsonn tries to land a leg kick but Bondarenko saw it coming and moves away.
Bondarenko throws a big counter combination but Richardsonn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bondarenko throws a head kick but Richardsonn moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bondarenko.
Richardsonn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bondarenko at a distance.
Richardsonn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bondarenko.

It looks like Iwan Bondarenko has been cut.
Bondarenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richardsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Richardsonn closes the distance and clinches.

Richardsonn breaks the clinch.
Bondarenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Richardsonn rushes Bondarenko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richardsonn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Richardsonn gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bondarenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardsonn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Richardsonn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardsonn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iwan Bondarenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bondarenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richardsonn tries to clinch but Bondarenko moves out of range.
Richardsonn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bondarenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Bondarenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardsonn circles away.

Richardsonn clinches with his opponent.

Richardsonn manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Bondarenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardsonn doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richardsonn tries to keep at a distance but Bondarenko has taken the fight into the clinch.

Richardsonn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardsonn blocks a head kick by Bondarenko.
Richardsonn tries to close the distance and clinch but Bondarenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bondarenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bondarenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bondarenko is trying to break the clinch but Richardsonn has him pressed against the ropes.

Bondarenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardsonn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richardsonn tries to clinch but Bondarenko moves out of range.
Richardsonn throws a series of punches but Bondarenko moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richardsonn clinches.
Richardsonn prevents a body shot from Bondarenko.

Bondarenko breaks the clinch.
Richardsonn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richardsonn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Richardsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bondarenko circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bondarenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bondarenko has Richardsonn up against the ropes in a clinch.

Richardsonn manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Richardsonn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richardsonn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Richardsonn!