PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Olej Saganov (ranked 6218 p4p, 6416 weight class) and Sena Kobayakawa (ranked 587 p4p, 604 weight class). Olej Saganov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Saganov
vs
Kobayakawa

225 cm
25
274
0 - 2 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olej Saganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sena Kobayakawa!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayakawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobayakawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobayakawa throws a right hand that Saganov ducks under and follows up with a left that Saganov also avoids with ease.
Kobayakawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saganov moves in looking to clinch but Kobayakawa pushes him off.
Kobayakawa misses with a looping right.
Kobayakawa blocks a head kick by Saganov.
Saganov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saganov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Sena Kobayakawa has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saganov slips a jab and a cross from Kobayakawa.
Saganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kobayakawa does no damage.
Saganov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayakawa throws a right and a left that Saganov avoids nicely.
Kobayakawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayakawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saganov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saganov throws a good cross that connects.
Saganov thuds his right hand into Kobayakawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobayakawa looks to land a combination but Saganov avoids it well.
Saganov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saganov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saganov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobayakawa throws a right and a left that Saganov avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Saganov misses.
Saganov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayakawa.
Kobayakawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayakawa misses with the combination.
Kobayakawa looks winded!
Saganov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saganov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayakawa is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Kobayakawa. Those never looked like landing.
Saganov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saganov defending well as Kobayakawa loads up on a big left hand.
Saganov throws a sloppy head kick and Kobayakawa moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kobayakawa.
A punch combination from Kobayakawa misses.
Saganov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saganov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kobayakawa moves forwards but Saganov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Kobayakawa is rocked!
Saganov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Saganov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kobayakawa's temple! It sends Kobayakawa violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Saganov celebrates and the doctors try to help Kobayakawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Olej Saganov!