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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 2672 p4p, 3365 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 25 p4p, 34 weight class). Dimitrov comes to the ring accompanied by Drake - Energy. Erikson has chosen Gåte - Statt Opp as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Erikson 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.
Sloppy strikes from Dimitrov. Those never looked like landing.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Erikson misses.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimitrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson.
Erikson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erikson tries to clinch up
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimitrov on the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Erikson scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Erikson misses.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov forces Erikson back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dimitrov.
Erikson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimitrov. Dimitrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Erikson.
Erikson tries to land a body kick
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimitrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erikson at a distance.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Erikson counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! Erikson uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease.
Erikson thuds a left hand into Dimitrov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov catches Erikson napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Dimitrov raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
A less than humble Daniel Dimitrov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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