Kunlun Fight 29 is set for August 15 in Sochi, Russia, the event will feature Kickboxing and MMA fights. The main attraction for the night will be a 4-man middleweight tournament featuring Enriko Kehl, Dzhabar Askerov, Landon Simmons, and Mingzhi Liu.
The first semi-final bout will feature American Landon Simmons vs. China's Mingzhi Liu. Simmons is a current WBC Muay Thai National Champion. Simmons has an unblemished record of 9-0 and winning this tournament will establish him as an international presence. Liu is a Kunlun Fight regular and has had success in the promotion. He will be a stiff test for Simmons.
Kehl is seasoned veteran who has faced a who's who of top level fighters. He is probably best recognized for defeating Buakaw Banchamek in the finals of 2014 K-1 Max tournament. He has to be the favorite going into the tournament. Askerov is a veteran and like Kehl has fought the top fighters in the sport including Buakaw, Robin van Roosmalen, and Giorgio Petrosyan.
Fight Card:
4-Man Middleweight Tournament Semi-Finals
Landon Simmons vs. Mingzhi Liu
Enriko Kehl vs. Dzhabar Askerov
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