KSI can have all eyes on him as he makes an attempt to struggle two folks in a single evening on August 27. Contained in the O2 Enviornment, KSI will face Swarmz. If he’s wholesome sufficient, KSI will tackle Luis Alcaraz Pineda proper after.
A YouTuber and rapper, KSI has received and been nominated for a number of awards through the years. He began his boxing profession with a TKO win over Joe Weller in an beginner bout in February 2018. He then fought Logan Paul in August of that 12 months in Manchester. The struggle resulted in a majority choice draw.
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing appreciated what they noticed and gave KSI and Paul a possibility. In a reliable struggle inside Los Angeles’ Staples Middle, KSI beat Paul by way of cut up choice in 2019.
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KSI was presupposed to struggle Alex Wassabi, however the YouTuber needed to again out after struggling a concussion. His second opponent after Swarmz was initially Ivan Nikolov, however he was kicked off the cardboard following controversial tattoos.
Swarmz is a British rapper who has collaborated with KSI inside the music world earlier than. He was featured in KSI’s Houdini single in 2020. Pineda (2-5) made his professional debut in 2017. After shedding his first bout, Pineda received two in a row. He has since misplaced his final 4. Pineda’s final struggle was a unanimous choice loss towards Marcos Rios Gonzalez in March.
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Spherical One: KSI begins scorching and goes to the physique. An overhand proper drops Pineda inside seconds. Pineda will get to his ft however is complaining that he was hit behind the pinnacle. KSI goes again to the physique and one other overhand proper drops Pineda a second time. That is one-way site visitors. A physique shot that was clear sees Pineda complaining. He has checked out. Extra complaining from Pineda at any time when a punch lands. Pineda takes a knee and is complaining once more. That is ridiculous.
SN Unofficial Scorecard: 10-7 KSI
5:35 p.m.: Pineda enters with a Lucha Libre masks on whereas KSI is available in with a efficiency for his second struggle. He appears to be like prepared however can Pineda flip over the apple cart?
5:23 p.m.: It is time for the principle occasion! KSI will step into the ring for a second time tonight towards Luis Alcaraz Pineda and look to go 2-0.
Slim Albaher crushes FaZe Temperr with brutal second-round TKO
Consequence: Slim Albaher def. FaZe Temperr by way of 2nd spherical TKO (2:20)
5:05 p.m.: The 2 fighters come out swinging in spherical two with Slim touchdown an enormous proper hand on the finish of an change. Slim is mugging and making faces at FaZe and rams a proper hand into his physique. A giant proper hand hurts FaZe and Slim completely annihilates him with a proper hand. Good evening. This one is over!
5:02 p.m.: Slim bolts throughout the ring and connects with a straight proper hand. It is turning right into a brawl as FaZe’s nostril is busted. They proceed to wing bombs at one another in shut vary. Slim will most likely sneak it out however it was an in depth opening spherical.
4:40 p.m.: FaZe Temperr vs. Slim Albaher is up subsequent within the co-main occasion. For a lot of, that is essentially the most aggressive struggle on paper. However how will it play out?
Deji dominates Fousey, scores third-round TKO
Consequence: Deji def. Fousey by way of third spherical TKO (1:28)
4:40 p.m.: Deji races out and smashes Fousey with a left hand. He’s touchdown with alarming frequency. A two punch mixture follows with a tough proper hand that will get a standing eight rely. Fousey is in hassle. Fousey’s nook throws within the towel. It is over! Deji lastly will get his first win as a boxer.
4:36 p.m.: Fousey having a a lot better second spherical however Deji nonetheless is discovering the mark along with his left hand. Deji is slowing down however sits Fousey down with a stiff jab. Deji is a model new fighter and is cruising by two rounds.
4:32 p.m.: Deji has misplaced all three of his professional fights and is performing prefer it as he costs out his nook and clobbers Fousey with a mix within the first spherical. The gang is totally behind Deji as he lands a left hand and follows with a proper. Fousey comes again with a left hand and Deji responds with a proper hook. Deji pops the jab properly and lands once more. Fousey is swinging in desperation however cannot discover his goal. All Deji after one.
4:19 p.m.: Let’s hold the judges out of the selections from right here on out, lets? KSI’s brother Deji is up subsequent towards Fousey.
King Kenny wins majority choice over FaZe Sensei in controversial choice
Consequence: King Kenny def. FaZe Sensei by way of majority choice (39-37, 39-38 & 38-38)
*This was a theft*
4:11 p.m.: We lastly have a struggle that went the gap however it appears to be like like FaZe Sensei will take the choice. King Kenny did not have rather a lot to supply however can say that he made it to the ultimate bell.
4:05 p.m.: After an uneventful second spherical, FaZe connects with a proper hand that dazes King Kenny early within the third. It has been all FaZe by three rounds. However the large query is whether or not or not this struggle goes the gap.
4:00 p.m.: FaZe Sensei unloads with a brief proper hand that rocks King Kenny and elicits a standing eight rely. Kenny composes himself and manages to make it out of the primary spherical however FaZE clearly has the higher hand after one spherical.
3:47 p.m.: Hasim Rahman Jr. has introduced that he’ll face Vitor Belfort in a boxing match on October 15.
3:45 p.m.: What is the level of getting judges? Each struggle has resulted in a stoppage and we’ll see if King Kenny and FaZe Sensei can hold the knockouts rolling.
Salt Papi destroys Andy Warski in seconds
Consequence: Salt Papi def. Andy Warski by way of 1st spherical TKO (:29)
3:39 p.m.: Salt Papi appears to be like as if he is been salivating for this second in what can solely be described as an fascinating stare-down. Salt Papi plows in and obliterates Warski with a mix. A pair of left fingers lower his lights off. My goodness! It is over!
3:32 p.m.: Salt Papi faces Andy Warski in a 185-pound showdown is up subsequent.
Sam Hyde outlasts IAmThmpsn, scores TKO within the third
Consequence: Sam Hyde def. IAmThmpsn by way of third spherical TKO (1:28)
3:27 p.m.: IAmThmpsn is simply winging punches. Hyde lands a tough proper hand and it hurts him badly. Standing eight rely. The motion resumes and Hyde clobbers him once more. IAmThmpsn is in horrible form. The referee sees this and says that it’s sufficient. Hyde will get a TKO within the ultimate spherical.
3:25 p.m.: IAmThmpsn is as dedicated to spamming overhand rights as he’s to leaving vowels out of his title. Hyde hasn’t achieved a lot however you must marvel if he is ready for IAmThmpsn to fuel out. Yeah, that is it. Sam Hyd begins urgent the motion on the finish of the spherical and lands just a few punches. Uh, I suppose you must give it to IAmThmpson? Who is aware of. I am shocked that is nonetheless going.
3:22 p.m.: IAmThmpsn is simply winging gradual overhands proper fingers. The approach has left a lot to be desired from each. However IAmThmpsn’s dedication is sufficient to give him the primary spherical. It ain’t fairly, people.
3:15 p.m.: Up subsequent is Sam Hyde vs. IAmThmpsn.
Deen the Nice stops Evil Hero within the first spherical
Consequence: Deen the Nice def. Evil Hero by way of 1st spherical TKO (2:52)
3:04 p.m.: Deen the Nice did not waste numerous time with Evil Hero. Deen was sharp from the outset and seemed like he is truly been within the ring earlier than. A trio of knockdown within the first spherical overwhelmed Evil Hero and led to the stoppage. The primary knockdown was from a jab and the second cam courtesy of a counter hook. Deen the Nice’s third knockdown was from a pull counter that ended the struggle. The one factor that just about ended Deen’s evening was a backflip that did not fairly get the rotation he wanted.
3:00 p.m.: Up subsequent is Evil Hero vs. Deen the Nice in a three-round bout.
KSI dispatches of Swarmz with 2nd spherical knockout
Consequence: KSI def. Swarmz by way of 2nd spherical KO (:28)
Spherical Two: KSI jabs, goes to the physique and drops Swarmz once more with a left hand. Swarmz appears to be like round and decides to remain on the canvas. KSI with a second-round knockout. Simple work.
Spherical One: Right here we go. KSI cracks Swarmz with a proper hook and Swarmz goes proper into the ropes. One other proper hook practically places him down. This is not gonna be lengthy. A straight proper catches Swarmz once more. Swarmz lands a swatting jab. Nothing to be involved about. Swarmz appears to be like like he has no thought what he is doing on the market. KSI lands a bomb of a proper hand after a mix and down goes Swarmz. Swarmz is spinning in circles after he will get to his ft to get away from KSI. Swarmz survives the primary however he is in hassle.
SN Unofficial Scorecard: 10-8 KSI
2:39 p.m.: It solely took about 40 minutes however KSI and Swarmz have lastly made their entrances. Bodily, KSI appears to be like to be in super form. The followers are on his aspect as properly. As for Swarmz? Nicely, good luck.
2:23 p.m.: We’re preparing for KSI vs. Swarmz however each indication means that Swarmz has no thought what he’s in for. It could be in KSI’s finest curiosity to do away with Swarmz fast and concentrate on the principle occasion. Do not play along with your meals!
2:05 p.m.: We’re dwell! Whether or not you prefer it or not, the world is dialed in to see what KSI will do tonight when he faces two opponents. KSI must face Swarmz first earlier than he takes on an precise professional boxer in Pineda. If KSI is not cautious, this might finish in catastrophe.
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What time does KSI vs. Swarmz begin?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 27
- Primary card: 2 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. BST
- Primary occasion: 5:15 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. BST (approximate)
KSI vs. Swarmz will happen Aug. 27. The primary card ought to start round 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. BST). KSI and Swarmz ought to make their solution to the ring round 5:15 p.m. ET (10:15 p.m. BST), relying on how lengthy the undercard fights final.
The way to watch KSI vs. Swarmz
The struggle between KSI and Swarmz will probably be broadcast by way of DAZN pay-per-view within the U.S. and the U.Okay.
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KSI vs. Swarmz PPV worth: How a lot does the cardboard price?
- DAZN month-to-month subscription: $19.99 within the U.S., $20 in Canada, £7.99 within the U.Okay.
- DAZN annual subscription: $99.99 within the U.S., $150 in Canada
Relating to the PPV worth on DAZN, present U.S. subscribers must pay an extra $9.99. New subscribers must pay $29.98.
For these in Canada, present subscribers must pay an extra CAD $9.99, whereas new subscribers must pay CAD $34.98.
Within the U.Okay., an extra £11.99 will must be spend for present subscribers, whereas £19.98 is the associated fee for brand new subscribers.
KSI vs. Swarmz struggle card
- KSI def. Swarmz by way of 2nd spherical (:28)
- KSI vs. Luis Alcaraz Pineda
- Slim Albaher def. FaZe Temperrr by way of 2nd spherical TKO (2:20)
- Deji def. Fousey by way of third spherical TKO (1:28)
- King Kenny def. FaZe Sensei by way of majority choice (39-38, 39-37 & 38-38)
- Salt Papi def. Andy Warski by way of 1st spherical TKO (:29)
- Deen the Nice def. Evil Hero by way of 1st spherical TKO (2:52)
- Sam Hyde def. IAmThmpsn by way of third spherical TKO (1:28)
