PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 4093 p4p, 17823 weight class) and Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 153 p4p, 181 weight class). Dimitrov has chosen Drake - Energy as his entrance music. 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.

Ringnes
vs
Dimitrov

202 cm
34
282
24 - 17 - 0

203 cm
43
281
41 - 26 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Neon Zombie

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 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dimitrov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringnes blocks a low kick nicely.

Dimitrov lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Ringnes goes down! The ref sends Dimitrov to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Ringnes is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!

It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Dimitrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimitrov jabs Ringnes right on the nose. Ringnes blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ringnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimitrov manages to circle out of the way.
Ringnes slips under a jab.
Dimitrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Dimitrov does no damage.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov lands a jab to Ringnes 's midsection.
Ringnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ringnes lands with a straight right. Dimitrov didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dimitrov tries to bum rush Ringnes with a series of wild strikes but Ringnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Ringnes slams his shin into Dimitrov's torso.

Ringnes pushes Dimitrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Ringnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimitrov lands with a light punch inside.
Dimitrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringnes tries to clinch up.
Ringnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimitrov circles away.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that Ringnes avoids nicely.
Ringnes tries to counter by clinching up but Dimitrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
Ringnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Ringnes moves into the clinch.
Ringnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
Dimitrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ringnes as the two fighters clinch.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ringnes .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitrov is looking to clinch but Ringnes is avoiding it.

Ringnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ringnes lands an uppercut.
Ringnes lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ringnes .
Dimitrov is trying to force a seperation but Ringnes has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Ringnes - that landed with a thud.
Dimitrov looks winded!
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ringnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ringnes .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes .
Ringnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ringnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Daniel Dimitrov should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dimitrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ringnes .
Ringnes checks a leg kick.
Ringnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimitrov manages to circle out of the way.

Ringnes moves into range and clinches up with Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ringnes .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes .

Ringnes breaks from the clinch.

Ringnes instigates a clinch.
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ringnes .
Dimitrov misses with a combination

and Ringnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ringnes .
Ringnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arild Ringnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the ropes.
Ringnes pushes Dimitrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Ringnes .
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Ringnes can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitrov controls the action.

Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ringnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ringnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dimitrov.
Ringnes is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Dimitrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Ringnes forces Dimitrov back against the ropes and clinches.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ringnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov misses with a double jab

and Ringnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov tries to break free but Ringnes pushes him back against the ropes.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ringnes tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Ringnes back against the ropes.
Ringnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimitrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ringnes gets an underhook and turns Dimitrov into the ropes.
Dimitrov lands a right hand.
Dimitrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ringnes gets an underhook and turns Dimitrov into the ropes.
Good body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Ringnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arild Ringnes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ringnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Ringnes catches Dimitrov right on the button with a cross.
Dimitrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ringnes .
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitrov misses the target.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ringnes rushes Dimitrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dimitrov misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimitrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Ringnes lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Ringnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.

That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.

Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimitrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ringnes .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ringnes .
Dimitrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ringnes .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ringnes has managed to clinch.
You can see that Dimitrov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes cracks Dimitrov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Dimitrov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Dimitrov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
After the big win, Arild Ringnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.