PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 24795 p4p, 179 weight class) and Karin Olegav (ranked 20581 p4p, 162 weight class). Olegav has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Demitrious Johnson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Johnson
vs
Olegav

178 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

186 cm
33
194 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Dangerous knees
Experienced

Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demitrious Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karin Olegav!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Olegav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Olegav steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson .
Johnson tries to work over Olegav's front leg with a kick but Olegav checks it.
Johnson throws a combination. Olegav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Olegav's leg but Olegav calmly moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olegav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Olegav saw that one coming.
Olegav is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Olegav closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Olegav avoids nicely.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Olegav throws a counter combo.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olegav misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olegav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson .
Olegav moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson .
Johnson throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
Olegav fails to land with a series of punches.
Olegav avoids a kick to the body.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Olegav moves away from the strike by Johnson .
Olegav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Olegav unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olegav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Danga de danga de dang - Olegav scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donk. Johnson catches Olegav right on the button with a cross.
Olegav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson .
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Olegav slips the punch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olegav.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olegav.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Olegav's ribs.
Olegav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Olegav moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Olegav pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Olegav follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Olegav pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Olegav follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Olegav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Olegav. Those never looked like landing.
Olegav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olegav is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
As Johnson backs off Olegav throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Olegav throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olegav swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a push kick but Olegav slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olegav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson .
A swing and a miss from Johnson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karin Olegav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
That's time! Johnson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Some wild striking there from Johnson .
Johnson throws a jab when Olegav was well out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Olegav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Olegav misses with a double jab.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Olegav's leg but Olegav calmly moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Olegav does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Olegav throws a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Olegav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a hook but Olegav blocks it.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Olegav is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Johnson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson takes a swing at Olegav's ribcage but misses.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Olegav moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson .
Johnson misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Olegav saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Olegav.
Olegav lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Olegav moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olegav.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demitrious Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Olegav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olegav steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson .
Olegav misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olegav displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Johnson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Olegav checks it.
Olegav tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Olegav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olegav lands a two punch combo.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Olegav avoids a kick to the body.
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Olegav has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olegav and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olegav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Olegav moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Olegav scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Olegav moves out of range.
Demitrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Olegav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Olegav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Johnson .
Olegav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demitrious Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Olegav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olegav swinging wildly here.
Olegav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson .
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Olegav's leg. Olegav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olegav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
A left and a right from Olegav both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olegav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
Sloppy strikes from Olegav. Those never looked like landing.
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Olegav.
Olegav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Olegav defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Olegav. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Olegav avoids it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olegav blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegav moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Olegav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Despite the aggression on Olegav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olegav!
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olegav throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Olegav checks it.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Johnson .
A left and a right from Olegav both land. Nice combination.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Johnson throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Olegav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olegav checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Johnson swings for the body but Olegav moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olegav.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson .
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olegav misses with the combination.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegav blocks the body kick.
Olegav staying out of range there.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olegav moves away.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
Olegav moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Olegav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Olegav checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
No joy there for Olegav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olegav scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Olegav.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Olegav throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Johnson .
Olegav lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demitrious Johnson .
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!