KSI and Swarmz will don the same gloves and fight for the same amount of time as professionals when they meet in the ring at The O2 arena.
The rapper, who was once friends with KSI, only started training three weeks ago when it was made clear that Alex Wassabi would be pulling out with a concussion. But he has been sanctioned to compete in one of two fights that the YouTuber will be taking part in on the night.
Assuming KSI can make quick work of Swarmz and leave without a cut, he will move on to face 2-5 Mexican journeyman Luis Pineda in the main event of the evening. The Mexican has arrived in the UK on short notice, but should cause his opponent trouble with a more balanced fighting style.
Here's all you need to know about the rules for KSI vs Swarmz...
KSI vs Swarmz and KSI vs Luis Pineda fight rules
Both of KSI's fights will take place over three three-minute rounds tonight, meaning, obviously, that they will last a maximum of nine minutes. Had KSI fought Alex Wassabi, the fight would likely have been longer but he has been forced to shorten them because he is fighting twice in one night.
His rival Jake Paul mocked the length of KSI's fights when he tweeted: "This can’t be real? Each 'fight' is three rounds? And he gets a three break in between! Hahahahaha. It’s way easier than one six-round fight. KSI & Minions Boxing doing the fans dirty with this fake s***. Mislead after mislead."
At least both fighters will wear 10oz gloves, which is the same as a normal professional fight, and this should at least increase the chances of a knockout. KSI is the overwhelming favourite to win both fights and will be looking for statement stoppages in both. Should they go the distance, three judges will score the fight.
What time will KSI fight Swarmz and Luis Pineda?
KSI will fight first and last on the card tonight, walking to the ring at 7.10pm for his first bout against Swarmz. The fight will last three three-minute rounds and so should be completed by 7.30pm at the latest. All being well, KSI will return to the ring at around 10pm to take on Luis Pineda, a bout which is also scheduled for three rounds. The final fight time could be affected by the preceding fights and how long they take to complete.
How to stream KSI's fights on TV channel and via live stream
KSI's two fights tonight will be shown on streaming service DAZN who have elected to screen the bouts on their pay-per-view service. The event will be available around the world on DAZN and on DAZN PPV in the U.S. ($9.99 for current subscribers and $29.98 for new subscribers, which includes one month’s subscription to DAZN) and the UK and Ireland (£11.99/€11.99 for current and £19.98/€19.98 for new subscribers).
To sign up to DAZN and to purchase the pay-per-view card, click here. The fights can then be watched online or via your TV or mobile device using the DAZN app.
Fight undercard and running order
KSI vs Swarmz
Deen The Great vs Evil Hero
Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
FaZe Sensei vs King Kenny
Deji vs Fousey
FaZe Temperrr vs Slim Albaher
KSI vs Luis Pineda
Quotes corner
KSI
"The Nightmare is back. Three years I have had to watch these motherf****** fight in front of me and it is good to be back and show everyone why I am No.1. Are you not entertained ladies and gentlemen? F*** Jake Paul. F*** all these motherf******; round one KO, watch."
