PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Yanji Klushinwa (ranked 4278 p4p, 462 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 5946 p4p, 547 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Klushinwa
vs
Hermann

191 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Counter fighter
Good chin

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yanji Klushinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hermann moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Klushinwa leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Klushinwa is trying to force a seperation but Hermann has the dominant position.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann tries to work over Klushinwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Klushinwa controls the action.
Hermann tries a body shot but Klushinwa blocks it.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Klushinwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klushinwa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Hermann finds it's target.
Klushinwa missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Klushinwa throws the left hand but Hermann avoids the punch easily.
Klushinwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klushinwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermann has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Klushinwa is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann digs a good hook to Klushinwa's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hermann lands with a nice body punch.
Hermann cracks a nice hook into Klushinwa's ribs.
Hermann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klushinwa rather than just go for the knockout.
Hermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klushinwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klushinwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klushinwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klushinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hermann connects with a body shot that sends Klushinwa's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klushinwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klushinwa is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Hermann there.
Nice body punch from Hermann.
Hermann lands a nice looking body shot.
Klushinwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Klushinwa is predictable there
and Hermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hermann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Hermann drives through and clinches with Klushinwa against the ropes.
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!
A short right from Hermann on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann scores with a shot to the side of Klushinwa's head.
Hermann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hermann scores with a shot to the side of Klushinwa's head.
Hermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Klushinwa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body.
Hermann is working Klushinwa over against the ropes.
Klushinwa is looking to break free of the clinch but Hermann has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hermann tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Klushinwa misses the target.
Klushinwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klushinwa misses the jab.
Klushinwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Klushinwa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hermann scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klushinwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hermann lands a nice hook to Klushinwa's body. Klushinwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermann scores with a body shot.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hermann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Klushinwa swinging wildly here.
Hermann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Klushinwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klushinwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands a nice hook to Klushinwa's body. Klushinwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klushinwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klushinwa is looking to counter the offense by Hermann and move into the clinch.
Klushinwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermann lands a right hook to the body.
Hermann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klushinwa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Hermann rushes Klushinwa and presses him up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermann.
Hermann'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.
Hermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klushinwa backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klushinwa blocks a body shot from Hermann.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hermann. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on Klushinwa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hermann pushes Klushinwa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Klushinwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hermann jabs at Klushinwa's body.
Hermann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermann scores with a body shot.

Hermann clinches up with Klushinwa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Klushinwa gets an underhook and turns Hermann into the ropes.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermann tries a body shot but Klushinwa blocks it.
Hermann tries to stall but Klushinwa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermann lands a shot to the body.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Klushinwa controls his hands.
Hermann lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Klushinwa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Klushinwa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Hermann.
Klushinwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermann lands a nice looking body shot.
Klushinwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermann.
Klushinwa keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Klushinwa misses the target.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann jabs Klushinwa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hermann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermann cracks Klushinwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Klushinwa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hermann lands a head shot.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hermann digs a good body shot into Klushinwa's ribs.
Hermann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klushinwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klushinwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klushinwa on the side of the head.
Hermann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermann tries to clinch up.
Klushinwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermann.
Hermann scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klushinwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hermann lands a nice looking body shot.
Klushinwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klushinwa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hermann lands a slapping body shot.
Klushinwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hermann jabs Klushinwa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klushinwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klushinwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klushinwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Yanji Klushinwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermann works Klushinwa's body with a nice hook.
Hermann with a jab.
Hermann jabs Klushinwa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hermann jabs Klushinwa to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hermann 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!