PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 2390 p4p, 2406 weight class) and Colestein Veglin (ranked 109 p4p, 257 weight class). Ruslan Danilov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Danilov
vs
Veglin

185 cm
42
180
29 - 30 - 0

184 cm
26
182
2 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colestein Veglin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Danilov misses
and Veglin counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Veglin saw that one coming.
Veglin misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Danilov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Danilov avoids them all with ease.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Danilov has Veglin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Veglin.
Danilov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov stalls.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Veglin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Veglin can't break the clinch.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Veglin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.

Danilov manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Veglin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Veglin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throws a body punch but Veglin moves out of range.
Veglin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veglin throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Veglin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.

Danilov has closed the distance and engaged Veglin in a clinch.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Veglin there.

Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Veglin is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
Danilov pushes Veglin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colestein Veglin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Veglin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Veglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veglin feints a jab promting Danilov to slip. Veglin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danilov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Veglin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danilov darts in trying to clinch
and Veglin counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin swats away the attempt to clinch by Danilov.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Veglin avoids the head kick by Danilov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Veglin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov throws a lazy right hand but Veglin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veglin checks a leg kick.
Danilov moves out of range as Veglin strikes.
Danilov blocks a jab.

Danilov has managed to clinch.
Danilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veglin blocks it with crossed arms.
Veglin can't break the clinch.

Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov jabs Veglin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veglin avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veglin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veglin throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
Danilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veglin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veglin's coach down at Hawaii Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veglin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veglin moves forwards but Danilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Danilov moves into the clinch.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Danilov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Veglin pushes him off.
Veglin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Danilov throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Veglin. Beautiful body shot.
Danilov tries to clinch up.

Veglin closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Danilov crashing to the mat! Danilov 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!
Danilov moves to clinch but Veglin breaks away
and Veglin counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veglin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Veglin scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Danilov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Veglin away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Danilov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!

Danilov is rocked!
Veglin connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Danilov out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colestein Veglin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colestein Veglin thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).