S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hayato Countinho (ranked 3019 p4p, 24757 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 118 p4p, 249 weight class). Hanayama has chosen I Want To Break Free as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Countinho
vs
Hanayama

190 cm
24
244
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
190
2 - 4 - 0

Decent elbows
Granite chin

Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayato Countinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaoru Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Countinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hanayama paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hanayama clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanayama.

Countinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hanayama rushes Countinho and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Countinho is trying to break the clinch but Hanayama is controlling him.
Countinho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanayama lands a hook that snaps the head of Countinho backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Countinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Countinho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Countinho trying to stall but Hanayama improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama prevents Countinho from breaking the clinch.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama stalling against the ropes.
Hanayama prevents Countinho from breaking the clinch.
Countinho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Countinho tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Countinho up against the ropes.
Countinho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Countinho wants to break free but Hanayama has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Countinho looking to slow down the pace here.
Countinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanayama is keeping busy.
Countinho looking to throw knees to the head but Hanayama is blocking nicely.
Countinho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hanayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Countinho's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanayama prevents Countinho from breaking the clinch.
Countinho is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanayama has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
That's time! Countinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Countinho misses with a low kick.
Hanayama blocks a head kick by Countinho.
Countinho throws a head kick that half lands.

Hanayama has Countinho up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanayama avoiding damage.

Hanayama breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Countinho tries to clinch but Hanayama moves away
and Hanayama counters with a series of strikes. Countinho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Countinho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanayama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Countinho scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Countinho could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Countinho is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Countinho throws a head kick but Hanayama moves out of range.
We've been informed that Hanayama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Countinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Countinho wants to clinch
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanayama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Countinho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Countinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Countinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanayama looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Hanayama takes the fight into the clinch.
Countinho tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Countinho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Countinho obliges.

Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Hanayama has Countinho pressed against the ropes, preventing Countinho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Countinho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanayama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Countinho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Countinho throws a head kick that misses.
Hanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Countinho.
Countinho misses with the combination.
As Countinho backs off Hanayama throws a huge counter combo but Countinho manages to avoid it all.

Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Countinho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Countinho's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Countinho missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Countinho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Countinho misses with a punch to the body.
Countinho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Countinho throws an elbow but misses.
Countinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanayama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanayama misses with a knee strike.
Countinho tries to break free but Hanayama pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Countinho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Countinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Countinho scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.

Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Countinho is trying to stall.
Hanayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Countinho controls his hands.
Countinho is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.

Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Countinho tries to clinch up.
Hanayama wants to counter with a clinch but Countinho pushes him away.
Countinho misses with a head kick.
Hayato Countinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Countinho tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Countinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanayama 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
A less than humble Kaoru Hanayama misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 2097 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Hideki Hamamoto (ranked 63 p4p, 164 weight class). Sinclair comes into the arena with John Cena - The Time Is Now blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sinclair
vs
Hamamoto

179 cm
38
182
28 - 21 - 3

180 cm
19
200
0 - 1 - 0

World class boxer
KO power

Good kicks
Granite chin

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 28 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideki Hamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamamoto.

Sinclair scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hamamoto to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

It looks like Hideki Hamamoto has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Sinclair moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hamamoto! Sinclair continues to tee off on Hamamoto, landing with a left and a right! Sinclair connects with a right hand that leaves Hamamoto sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Sinclair!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shunosuke Okubo (ranked 3017 p4p, 4564 weight class) and Ratboy Supergym (ranked 117 p4p, 170 weight class). Ratboy Supergym is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Okubo
vs
Supergym

185 cm
18
225
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
195
0 - 1 - 0

Brawler
Cuts easily

Excellent MT
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunosuke Okubo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratboy Supergym!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supergym is looking to clinch.

Supergym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okubo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Supergym avoiding damage.
Supergym throws a head punch that misses.
Supergym is trying to force a seperation but Okubo has the dominant position.
Supergym looking to slow down the pace here.
Supergym is trying to maintain a safe position but Okubo gets an underhook and turns Supergym into the ropes.
Supergym should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Supergym being controlled against the ropes.

Okubo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Supergym rushes Okubo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Supergym wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes.
Supergym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okubo trying to stall but Supergym improves his position.
Supergym is looking to control Okubo's arms but Okubo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Supergym has his back to the ropes.

Okubo manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Supergym lands but Okubo takes it in his stride.

It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.

Supergym moves into the clinch.
Supergym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okubo's elbow.
Supergym tries to work over Okubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supergym working hard to break the clinch.
Supergym is trying to break the clinch but Okubo is controlling him.
Supergym is trying to push Okubo away but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Supergym is trying to push Okubo away but Okubo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supergym.
A frustrated look appears on Supergym's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Supergym has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supergym is looking to break free of the clinch but Okubo has double underhooks.
Okubo working Supergym over with knees to the body.
Supergym looks winded!
Okubo scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Okubo.

Okubo breaks from the clinch.

Okubo clinches up against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Supergym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okubo's brow.
Okubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okubo slows down the pace here.

Okubo manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shunosuke Okubo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shunosuke Okubo's cut.
That's time! Okubo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Okubo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Supergym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supergym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Supergym gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okubo misses with a punch to the body.
Supergym misses with the head strike.
Supergym misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okubo tries to throw a body punch but Supergym avoids it by throwing Okubo back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okubo.
Okubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okubo keeps control of Supergym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okubo tries to stall but Supergym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Supergym looking to stall.
Supergym on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supergym is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okubo.

Okubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supergym is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supergym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Okubo moves into the clinch.
Okubo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okubo taking a breather.
Okubo tries to break free but Supergym pushes him back against the ropes.
Supergym misses with a body punch.
Supergym has a couple of punches blocked by Okubo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supergym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Okubo breaks the clinch.
Okubo scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Supergym.
Supergym throws a head kick that misses.
Okubo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Supergym's head.

It looks like Ratboy Supergym has been cut.
Okubo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supergym wants to clinch.
Supergym throws a head kick that misses
and Okubo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Supergym is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supergym tries to clinch
and Okubo counters with a stiff right hand.
Supergym throws a head kick but Okubo moves out of range.
Okubo is looking for a counter combo.
Okubo catches Supergym napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Supergym goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shunosuke Okubo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sakichi Kawamura (ranked 4559 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Woo Jin Seon (ranked 171 p4p, 169 weight class). Woo Jin Seon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kawamura
vs
Seon

180 cm
18
240
0 - 0 - 1

180 cm
22
225
0 - 1 - 0

Brawler
Big heart

Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakichi Kawamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Woo Jin Seon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seon has Kawamura up against the ropes in a clinch.

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

Seon has Kawamura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kawamura prevents Seon from breaking the clinch.
Kawamura tries to work over Seon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamura prevents Seon from breaking the clinch.
Kawamura wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kawamura breaks from the clinch.
Kawamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawamura could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Seon there.
Crunch! Kawamura slams his shin into Seon's torso.
Seon avoids the body shot from Kawamura.
Kawamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seon.
Kawamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seon wants to clinch.

Seon takes the fight into the clinch.
Seon tries to break free but Kawamura pushes him back against the ropes.
Kawamura is looking to control Seon's arms but Seon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawamura has his back to the ropes.
Seon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Seon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seon blocks a body shot from Kawamura.
Seon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seon is trying to break the clinch but Kawamura is controlling him.
Seon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kawamura breaks from the clinch.
Seon takes a swing at Kawamura's ribcage but misses.
Seon tries to clinch there but Kawamura circles away.
Kawamura wants to clinch
and Seon counters with a one-two to the body.
Seon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Seon looks winded!

Kawamura moves into the clinch.

Kawamura manages to break the clinch.
Seon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kawamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kawamura instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Woo Jin Seon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Seon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kawamura moves into the clinch.
Kawamura lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Woo Jin Seon has been cut.

Kawamura manages to break the clinch.
Kawamura throws a head kick that misses.
Seon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seon lands with a nice combination. Kawamura backs away looking to recover.
Kawamura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kawamura tries to clinch there but Seon circles away.

Kawamura closes the distance and clinches.
Kawamura keeps control of Seon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kawamura breaks the clinch.
Seon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kawamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kawamura moves into range and clinches up with Seon.
Kawamura prevents a body shot from Seon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kawamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kawamura scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Seon beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.

Seon moves into the clinch.
Seon misses with some punches.
Kawamura working hard to break the clinch.
Kawamura pushes Seon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Seon is breathing heavily.

Kawamura manages to break the clinch.
Sakichi Kawamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kawamura darts in and clinches Seon up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.
Seon can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamura controls the action.

Seon breaks from the clinch.

Seon tries to keep at a distance but Kawamura has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kawamura breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seon avoids the head kick by Kawamura.

Kawamura has Seon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kawamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seon.
Knees to the body from Kawamura.
Seon letting Kawamura take a breather here.

Kawamura breaks the clinch.
Seon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawamura looks to land a combination but Seon avoids it well.
Kawamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamura tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Seon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kawamura with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakichi Kawamura will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Woo Jin Seon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Seon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Seon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawamura.
Seon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kawamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Seon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seon.
Kawamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seon checks it well.
Kawamura dances in with a quick combination. Seon is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kawamura snaps Seon's head back. Seon stumbles backwards against the ropes. Kawamura steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Seon's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Seon just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sakichi Kawamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lal Hnawka (ranked 4803 p4p, 4669 weight class) and Jacky Chen (ranked 221 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Hnawka
vs
Chen

188 cm
25
270
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
170
1 - 1 - 0

Basic striking
Cuts easily

Brawler
Prefers standup

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lal Hnawka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacky Chen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hnawka pushes Chen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hnawka presses Chen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Hnawka breaks the clinch.
Chen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hnawka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chen thinking.

Hnawka takes the fight into the clinch.

Hnawka breaks the clinch.
Hnawka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen.
Chen backs away from a small jab... but Hnawka lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Chen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hnawka with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lal Hnawka!
After winning the bout, Lal Hnawka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 2318 p4p, 2163 weight class) and Bear Loman (ranked 76 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Tsuruta
vs
Loman

192 cm
27
209
10 - 6 - 0

188 cm
20
195
6 - 6 - 0

Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bear Loman!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Loman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Loman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Loman is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Loman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Loman.
Loman tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Loman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta lands a jab to Loman's midsection.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Loman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loman misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loman misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Loman coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Loman misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Loman throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Loman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsuruta.
Loman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loman swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Loman strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Loman misses with a lunging right hand
and Loman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Loman cracks Tsuruta with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tsuruta is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tsuruta is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!

Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Loman's body.
Loman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been informed that Loman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Loman.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Loman.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loman throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Loman throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Loman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Loman misses the target.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loman.
Loman swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loman scores with the left hand. Tsuruta knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Loman moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
It looks like Tsuruta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Loman is just out of range.
Loman misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loman in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Loman misses the target.
Loman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Loman moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bear Loman takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loman.
Loman misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loman.
Tsuruta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Bear Loman has been cut.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Loman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta throws a big counter combination but Loman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Loman.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Loman misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Loman will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman throws out a powerful jab.
Tsuruta lands a jab-cross combination.
Loman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tsuruta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsuruta throws a series of strikes that have Loman backpedaling.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loman in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Loman uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tsuruta tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Loman is absolutely delighted - when Tsuruta wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bear Loman!