Future FC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nicky Ryan (ranked 21729 p4p, 112 weight class) and Mahamed Ali (ranked 6112 p4p, 162 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ryan
vs
Ali

184 cm
31
144 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Counter fighter
KO power

Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahamed Ali!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ali.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ali throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ali.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ryan tries to counter by clinching up but Ali breaks away and moves out of range.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali looks winded!
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
Ali misses with a hook

and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan stalling in the clinch but Ali improves position.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali blocking some punches.

Ali breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Ryan settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahamed Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Ali misses.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ryan is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ali tries to get set, Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Ali manages to avoid the attempt.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ryan misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Mahamed Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
A big left from Ali misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mahamed Ali will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ryan moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ryan slips a jab from Ali.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ryan is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Ryan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ali's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Nicky Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ali misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ryan throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Mahamed Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali checks a low kick from Ryan.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nicky Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ryan throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan staying out of range there.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan slips a jab from Ali.
Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ali manages to circle out of the way.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ali is able to avoid easily.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Ali misses.
Ryan is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Ali thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali misses the jab.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan slips under a jab from Ali.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Ryan misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Ryan throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Ali.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Ryan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 23046 p4p, 107 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 20816 p4p, 108 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pereira
vs
Al Hammad

168 cm
27
133 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

179 cm
33
160 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Counter fighter
Experienced

Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Higor Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws a hook but Al Hammad blocks it.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Al Hammad.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Hammad missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Al Hammad misses with a straight right.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Al Hammad.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
Al Hammad slips under a jab from Pereira.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Pereira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Hammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
Al Hammad throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Pereira throws a jab when Al Hammad was well out of range.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Hammad misses with a low kick.
Al Hammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Al Hammad.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Al Hammad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pereira rather than just go for the knockout.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira checks a low kick from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Hammad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Al Hammad misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Al Hammad's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
It looked like Pereira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Pereira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Al Hammad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Hammad throws a chopping leg kick but Pereira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Al Hammad misses.
Bashaad Al Hammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Hammad misses with a head kick.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hammad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Al Hammad misses.
Al Hammad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Hammad motions for Pereira to come forward. Al Hammad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hammad ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a push kick but Pereira slaps the foot to one side.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with a head kick.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Al Hammad blocks a low kick nicely.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Pereira moves out of range as Al Hammad throws a body kick.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Al Hammad saw that one coming.
Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Hammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Al Hammad's head but Al Hammad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Hammad missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira scores with a jab. Al Hammad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Hammad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Hammad throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Al Hammad.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Al Hammad slips a straight right by Pereira.
Al Hammad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Al Hammad uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bashaad Al Hammad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Al Hammad throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira tries a low kick but Al Hammad avoids it.
Al Hammad throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.
Al Hammad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Hammad misses with a body kick.
Pereira swings for the body but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Al Hammad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Hammad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Hammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Al Hammad avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
Higor Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira misses the jab.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Al Hammad misses with a few strikes there.
Bashaad Al Hammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Hammad misses with a looping left.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Al Hammad's knee but Al Hammad avoids it well.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Al Hammad throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Hammad.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Al Hammad misses with a straight left.
Al Hammad misses the shot to the body.
Al Hammad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira takes a swing at Al Hammad's ribcage but misses.
Al Hammad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Hammad throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Al Hammad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hammad. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Hammad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Hammad slips under a jab.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Hammad misses with the combination.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Hammad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Pereira throws a right hand that Al Hammad ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Hammad also avoids with ease.
Al Hammad misses with a low kick.
Al Hammad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Hammad misses with a wild combination.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad slips a straight right by Pereira.
Al Hammad misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
Al Hammad blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Hammad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Al Hammad throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Al Hammad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Al Hammad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Hammad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Hammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Al Hammad moved away.
Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Pereira avoids it with no problem.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Al Hammad's shoulder, as Al Hammad tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hammad. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Al Hammad misses.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira lands with an overhand left.
Al Hammad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Pereira slips a straight right by Al Hammad.
The fighters circling - Al Hammad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira looks to land a combination but Al Hammad avoids it well.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Hammad.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Hammad misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Al Hammad misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Al Hammad.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Pereira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bashaad Al Hammad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pereira motions for Al Hammad to come forward. Pereira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Al Hammad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereira circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Hammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Al Hammad slips the punch.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Hammad throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Al Hammad checks a low kick from Pereira.
A little jabbing left from Al Hammad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Hammad takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Al Hammad throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Al Hammad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira defending well as Al Hammad loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Al Hammad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pereira looks to land a combination but Al Hammad avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Hammad misses with a looping right.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Hammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Hammad takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Al Hammad moves away and avoids it.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Al Hammad missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Hammad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Al Hammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Al Hammad misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Hammad throws a push kick but Pereira slaps the foot to one side.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Al Hammad saw it coming and moves away.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Al Hammad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Hammad blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Hammad throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Al Hammad misses the jab.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Hammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira misses with a double jab.
Al Hammad defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Al Hammad moved out of range nicely.
Al Hammad throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Hammad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
Pereira misses the jab.
Al Hammad slips under a jab from Pereira.
Al Hammad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Hammad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira wants to slow Al Hammad down by chopping away at his legs.
Pereira moves out of range as Al Hammad throws a body kick.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Al Hammad is out of range.
Al Hammad throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Al Hammad does no damage.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Al Hammad misses the shot to the body.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Al Hammad avoids them all with ease.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick but Pereira checks it.
Al Hammad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Al Hammad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Hammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Higor Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bashaad Al Hammad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Hammad is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bashaad Al Hammad.
Well Al Hammad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bashaad Al Hammad!
Bashaad Al Hammad made sure to mention his sponsor, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 23300 p4p, 115 weight class) and Al Ain Habbawe (ranked 5703 p4p, 80 weight class). Arges has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Arges
vs
Ain Habbawe

180 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Brawler
Experienced

Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Arges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Ain Habbawe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habbawe stuns Arges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arges is breathing heavily.
Habbawe avoids the head kick by Arges.
Arges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habbawe is looking to slow Arges down with leg kicks.
Habbawe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Habbawe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Habbawe scores with a punch to the head.
Arges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Habbawe.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Habbawe! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Ain Habbawe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 6113 p4p, 158 weight class) and Bill Wilkinson (ranked 4711 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Arlovski
vs
Wilkinson

218 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovski is looking to clinch but Wilkinson is avoiding it.

Arlovski lands a head kick that bluckles Wilkinson and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Arlovski no doubt looking to push for a finish!

It looks like Bill Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arlovski.
Look low, kick high! Arlovski uses the oldest trick in the book to send Wilkinson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Arlovski is absolutely delighted - when Wilkinson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrey Arlovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kile Jr Illl (ranked 7137 p4p, 189 weight class) and Kile Jr V (ranked 4625 p4p, 66 weight class). Jr V has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jr Illl
vs
Jr V

190 cm
26
319 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Excellent boxer
Experienced

Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kile Jr Illl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kile Jr V!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr V misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Jr Illl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jr Illl misses with the combination.
Jr Illl misses with a double jab.

Jr Illl clips Jr V with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Jr V a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.

It looks like Kile Jr V has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr Illl.
Jr Illl misses with a two punch combination.
Jr V misses with the combination.
Jr Illl is looking to counter punch.
Jr Illl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jr V moves out of range of the strikes.
Kile Jr V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Jr V. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr V walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kile Jr Illl!
An intense looking Kile Jr Illl took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You need to train bitch!! I am the BEST FIGHTER of the world!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Karin Olegav (ranked 20713 p4p, 111 weight class) and Bobby Green (ranked 6108 p4p, 159 weight class). Olegav is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Olegav
vs
Green

186 cm
33
194 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

169 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
KO power

Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karin Olegav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olegav ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Olegav is looking to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olegav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olegav appears to be looking for a big counter.
Olegav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Olegav moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green cracks Olegav with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Olegav is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Olegav is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Olegav could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bobby Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 5253 p4p, 76 weight class) and Bad Boy (ranked 3679 p4p, 110 weight class). Boy has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Bad Boy is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Louise
vs
Boy

166 cm
25
140 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olivier Louise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louise lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boy looks winded!
Boy throws a wild body kick that Louise sees coming a mile off.
Boy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Louise with a jab.

It looks like Bad Boy has been cut.
Boy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louise fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Louise cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.
Louise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Louise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Louise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louise.
Louise connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.

Louise lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Boy goes down! The ref sends Louise to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Boy is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Boy get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Boy stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Louise runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olivier Louise!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Raphael Antunes (ranked 23364 p4p, 208 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 2339 p4p, 33 weight class). Anthony Pettis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Antunes
vs
Pettis

185 cm
27
290 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

167 cm
36
143 lbs
29 - 16 - 1

Basic striking
Experienced

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!
Antunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Antunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Pettis as he connects with a hook.
Antunes throws a lazy head kick
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Antunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pettis.

It looks like Raphael Antunes has been cut.
Antunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Antunes misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pettis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Antunes misses with an uppercut
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis sizes up Antunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Antunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Antunes throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antunes throws a leg kick
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Antunes misses
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Antunes is rocked!
Antunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Antunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pettis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antunes is breathing heavily.
Antunes is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pettis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Antunes crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Antunes's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Pettis!
A very excited looking Anthony Pettis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 1965 p4p, 27 weight class) and Alex Cowboy (ranked 6114 p4p, 160 weight class). Gustavo Santos is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Santos
vs
Cowboy

175 cm
36
137 lbs
39 - 13 - 1

150 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos clinches up with Cowboy and pushes him back against the ropes.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowboy controls his hands.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos is working Cowboy over against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos presses Cowboy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos has Cowboy pushed against the ropes.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Santos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.

Santos has closed the distance and engaged Cowboy in a clinch.
Cowboy tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the ropes.
Santos slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is pushing Cowboy up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cowboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowboy backwards.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos is leaning against Cowboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cowboy's efforts to push away.
Santos stalls.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Santos.
Santos digs a right hand into Cowboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cowboy's gas tank.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos prevents Cowboy from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Cowboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Santos stalling.
Santos stalling against the ropes.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.

Santos has Cowboy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Santos cracks Cowboy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cowboy tries to land a body kick
and Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Cowboy shrugs it off.

Santos closes the distance and pushes Cowboy back into the ropes.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos taking a breather.
Cowboy throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Cowboy controls the action.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Santos works on Cowboy's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowboy is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cowboy wants to break free but Santos has control.
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Cowboy is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Cowboy takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cowboy backwards.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos digs a right hand into Cowboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cowboy's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cowboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cowboy is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Cowboy taking a breather.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cowboy wants to stall.
Santos lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cowboy takes a shot to the head.
Santos prevents Cowboy from breaking the clinch.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowboy misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy letting Santos take a breather here.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cowboy can do to turn this around?
Cowboy trying to stall but Santos improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowboy can't break the clinch.
Cowboy looking to stall.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Cowboy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cowboy manages to circle out of the way.

Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos keeps control of Cowboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos is leaning against Cowboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santos digs a right hand into Cowboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cowboy's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowboy backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Cowboy misses with the head strike.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cowboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santos is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowboy or not.
Santos has Cowboy pushed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Cowboy tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the ropes.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos is working Cowboy over against the ropes.
Cowboy is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a left hand.
Cowboy stalling in the clinch but Santos improves position.
Santos stalling against the ropes.
Cowboy has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos works on Cowboy's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cowboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cowboy is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowboy or not.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cowboy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos cracks Cowboy with a nice body shot.
Cowboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the ropes.
Alex Cowboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ricco McGregor (ranked 6327 p4p, 167 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 6934 p4p, 97 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McGregor
vs
Johnson

212 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous knees
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demitrious Johnson !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGregor catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Johnson stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Johnson walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson drops his guard momentarily, allowing McGregor to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Johnson ! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! McGregor takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ricco McGregor!