PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Weed King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has chosen Follow the Tears as his entrance music. Stu Ivanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

King
vs
Ivanov

185 cm
22
268 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

210 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Brawler
KO power

Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Weed King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stu Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ivanov's calf.
Ivanov misses with a double jab

and King counters by clinching up.

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

King moves into the clinch.

King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

King gets a clinch.

King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Ivanov.

It looks like Weed King has been cut.

King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King landing knees to the head.

King manages to break the clinch.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses.

Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Stu Ivanov has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to stall.

King manages to break the clinch.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.

King clinches up against the ropes.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.
Ivanov looks gassed!

King breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from King misses.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

King darts in and clinches Ivanov up against the ropes.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
King lands a jab-cross combination.

King darts in and clinches Ivanov up against the ropes.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.

King breaks from the clinch.

King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the ropes.
King just leaning against Ivanov, taking a breather.
King scores with a knee to the head.

King manages to break the clinch.

King rushes Ivanov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a nice elbow.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
King'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.
King keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.

King manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov lands an overhand right.
Ivanov lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov connects with the punch.
King cracks Ivanov with a good jab.

King has managed to clinch.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

King takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weed King dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King lands a jab.

King has closed the distance and engaged Ivanov in a clinch.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.

King breaks the clinch.

King moves into range and clinches up with Ivanov.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King avoiding damage.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King has Ivanov pressed against the ropes, preventing Ivanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

King breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivanov moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King breaks from the clinch.

King gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
Ivanov tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lands with a nice body kick.

King clinches with his opponent.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ivanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

King closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the ropes.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King misses with a knee strike.

King breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weed King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.

King takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a damaging elbow.

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

King closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King thows a body kick. Ivanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
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!
King tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Ivanov.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

King rushes Ivanov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
King misses with a knee strike.
Ivanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weed King 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

King is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov misses with a combination

and King counters by clinching up.
King pressing his opponent against the ropes.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
King is looking to control Ivanov's arms but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King is stalling here.

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

Ivanov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops King 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

King rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King avoiding damage.
Ivanov is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.

King breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

King closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike.

King manages to break the clinch.
King misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ivanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanov, as that shot connected.
Ivanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ivanov closes the distance and catches King with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! King is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and King is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! King is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ivanov takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Stu Ivanov!