Rico Verhoeven, the undisputed kickboxing heavyweight champion, fought Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed boxing heavyweight title in front of the pyramids in Egypt and dominated 10 rounds before a controversial stoppage, sparking debate over judging fairness and the need for reform in combat sports scoring and officiating standards. Rico Verhoeven won approximately 10 of 12 rounds against Usyk through superior footwork, size advantage, and constant pressure, yet the fight was stopped controversially in round 12 after the referee appeared to halt action after the bell.