PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Stomper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Timmermans
vs
Stomper

187 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Stomper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stomper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timmermans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stomper thinking.
Timmermans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stomper is looking to land body kicks.
Ron Stomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans lands an overhand right.
Timmermans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Timmermans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stomper moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stomper.
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stomper.

Stomper clinches with his opponent.
Stomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stomper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmermans is defending well for now.
Stomper is stalling here.
Stomper looking to throw knees to the head but Timmermans is blocking nicely.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Stomper tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmermans avoids the damage to the body.
Timmermans misses with a punch to the body.
Stomper throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stomper manages to break the clinch.
Timmermans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Timmermans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Timmermans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stomper doesn't seem bothered though.

Stomper clinches with his opponent.
Timmermans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
Timmermans can't find room to land a body shot as Stomper controls the action.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Timmermans.
Timmermans can't break the clinch.
Stomper connects with a knee to the head.
Timmermans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmermans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stomper tries to throw a body punch but Timmermans avoids it by throwing Stomper back against the ropes.
Stomper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmermans is trying to maintain a safe position but Stomper gets an underhook and turns Timmermans into the ropes.
Stomper tries to land a knee to the head but Timmermans blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper tries a knee to the head but Timmermans blocks it.
Stomper tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmermans avoids the damage to the body.
Timmermans misses with some punches.
Timmermans tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Timmermans back against the ropes.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Stomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmermans's elbow.
A short right from Stomper.
Stomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stomper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Timmermans scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmermans misses with a body punch.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Timmermans is trying to force a seperation but Stomper has the dominant position.

Stomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stomper misses with a head kick.
Timmermans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stomper checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans scores with a shot to the body.
Timmermans lands a glancing blow to the side of Stomper's head.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Timmermans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stomper wants to clinch up but Timmermans keeps it at a distance.
Timmermans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stomper checks a leg kick nicely.
Timmermans moves out of range as Stomper throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for Timmermans.
Stomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmermans cracks Stomper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans lands with a nice body punch.
Stomper doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Timmermans. Beautiful body shot.
Timmermans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stomper checks a leg kick.
Timmermans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stomper's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Timmermans thows a leg kick but Stomper checks it

and Stomper moves into the clinch.

Stomper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stomper swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Stomper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Stomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans connects with a crisp jab.
Stomper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timmermans is able to avoid easily.
Stomper walks into a straight right hand from Timmermans.
Timmermans checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stomper moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Timmermans misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Timmermans scores with a decent looking hook.
Ron Stomper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stomper drives through and clinches with Timmermans against the ropes.
Stomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmermans controls his hands.

Stomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Timmermans gets tackled into the ropes by Stomper. Stomper maintains the clinch.

Stomper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Stomper misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Timmermans misses the target.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stomper.
A left and a right from Timmermans both land. Nice combination.
Timmermans throws a series of strikes that have Stomper backpedaling.
Stomper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans wants to slow Stomper down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Stomper slips a jab from Timmermans.
Timmermans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stomper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stomper.
Stomper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomper throws a hook to the side of Timmermans's head but Timmermans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmermans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stomper's hands.
Stomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans cracks Stomper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stomper keeps Timmermans at a distance using the push kick.

Stomper moves into the clinch successfully.
Timmermans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
Stomper misses with a knee to the head.

Stomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans lands the left hand.
Stomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stomper moves out of range of the body kick.
Stomper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stomper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stomper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stomper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Timmermans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stomper scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Stomper!
Timmermans moves out of range as Stomper strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomper throws out a leg kick but Timmermans moves out of range and Stomper only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmermans misses the target.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stomper misses with a leg kick.
Stomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stomper tries to clinch there but Timmermans circles away.
Stomper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Timmermans misses with a body kick.

Stomper clinches up with Timmermans and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ron Stomper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
Timmermans misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stomper throws a head punch that misses.
Stomper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stomper misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Stomper manages to break the clinch.
Stomper swings widly with a right hand
and Timmermans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Timmermans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stomper. Stomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stomper can do to turn this around?
Stomper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stomper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stomper tries to move into range but Timmermans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stomper misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Stomper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Timmermans lands with a nice body punch.
Timmermans digs a good hook to Stomper's body.
Timmermans lands a glancing blow to the side of Stomper's head.
Casper Timmermans is winning the standup battle so far.

Stomper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Timmermans, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
Stomper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmermans avoids it.

Stomper breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stomper. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans lands a really nice looking cross but Stomper seems unphased.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Stomper saw that one coming.
Stomper throws a leg kick but Timmermans checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Timmermans.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Stomper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stomper moved away.
Stomper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stomper tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Timmermans.
An inside leg kick from Stomper misses.
A jab from Timmermans does it's job there.
Timmermans thuds a left hand into Stomper's body.
Timmermans lands the left hand.
Stomper throws a low kick, looking for Timmermans's leg but Timmermans calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmermans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stomper scores with a jab. Timmermans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stomper misses with a low kick.
Timmermans lands with a straight right. Stomper didn't see that one coming.
Stomper misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Stomper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stomper throws out a leg kick but Timmermans moves out of range and Stomper only half commits.
Timmermans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Stomper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Timmermans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Stomper.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stomper.
Timmermans digs a good hook to Stomper's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Timmermans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomper misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Stomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stomper tries to land a front kick but Timmermans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Timmermans lands with an uppercut that bounces Stomper off the ropes and back into range.
Stomper tried to score with a low kick but Timmermans checks it.
Stomper throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Timmermans throws a low kick, looking for Stomper's leg but Stomper calmly moves out of range.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stomper.
Stomper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Timmermans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timmermans.
Stomper misses the shot to the body.
Stomper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmermans is looking to chop away at Stomper's legs.
Timmermans with a jab.
Timmermans throws out a leg kick but Stomper moves out of range and Timmermans only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Stomper misses.
Timmermans moves out of range as Stomper throws a body kick.
Casper Timmermans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Stomper.
Stomper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
Stomper throws a leg kick but Timmermans sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans tried to score with a low kick but Stomper checks it.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stomper checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Timmermans there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stomper.
Stomper throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timmermans.
Stomper slips a jab and a cross from Timmermans.
Stomper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stomper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timmermans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stomper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timmermans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stomper has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws out a powerful jab.
Timmermans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stomper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Timmermans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmermans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Stomper saw that one coming.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans cracks Stomper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stomper tries a head kick but it misses.
Stomper misses with a series of wild punches.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Stomper scoring well with a low kick there.
Stomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmermans, as that shot connected.
Timmermans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick
and Stomper counters with a body kick that stops Timmermans in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Stomper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans swinging wildly here.
Stomper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ron Stomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmermans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stomper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Stomper misses.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stomper slips a jab and a cross from Timmermans.
Timmermans scores with a hook.
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stomper.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stomper at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Stomper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stomper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmermans avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmermans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!