Future FC 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Kimura (ranked 7588 p4p, 146 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 19885 p4p, 155 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kimura
vs
Birchack

168 cm
33
157 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

159 cm
31
138 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Counter fighter
Good chin

Counter fighter
Determined

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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura looks to land a body kick but Birchack moved away.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchack throws out the jab.
Birchack jabs Kimura right on the nose. Kimura blinks but takes it well.
Kimura moves out of range of the body kick from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a straight right.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura misses with an uppercut. Birchack saw that one coming.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Birchack slips a jab from Kimura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Kimura motions for Birchack to come forward. Kimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura slips a jab from Birchack.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birchack moves away.
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura blocks the body kick.
Birchack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack tried to score with a low kick but Kimura checks it.
Kimura throws a hook but Birchack avoids it easily.
Kimura staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Birchack misses its intended target.
Birchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack slips a jab and a cross from Kimura.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimura counters with a stiff right hand.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.
Birchack throws the left hand but Kimura avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birchack misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
Birchack misses with the body kick
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack throws a low kick but Kimura moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Birchack slips the punch.
Birchack checks the leg kick.
Birchack throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Birchack throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A jab from Kimura misses.
Birchack throws out a counter right but Kimura avoids it with no problem.
Birchack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Kimura slips a straight right by Birchack.
Birchack misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Birchack.
Birchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Birchack's calf.
A big left from Birchack misses.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Birchack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura swings for the body but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Anthony Birchack seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Birchack misses with a looping left.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Anthony Birchack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack misses with a double jab
and Kimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birchack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birchack.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
Birchack misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchack.
Birchack throws a low kick but Kimura moves out of range easily.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Kimura misses.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack misses the shot to the body.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack throws a sloppy body shot
and Birchack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birchack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is looking to land body kicks.
Kimura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Birchack counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kimura throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Birchack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura motions for Birchack to come forward. Kimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Birchack.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a looping overhand right but Birchack ducks down to avoid it.
Kimura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Birchack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack slips under a jab.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birchack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a combination
and Kimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
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!
Kimura blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birchack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Birchack avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Birchack swinging wildly here.
Birchack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Birchack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Birchack avoids the body shot from Kimura.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Birchack.
Well Birchack 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Birchack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Al Ain Habbawe (ranked 6850 p4p, 135 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 22867 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ain Habbawe
vs
Pereira

175 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

168 cm
27
129 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Basic striking
Very strong

Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Ain Habbawe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Habbawe slips the punch.
Habbawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Habbawe avoids nicely.
Habbawe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habbawe misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Habbawe misses the target.
Habbawe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Habbawe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Habbawe misses with a body kick.
Habbawe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
Pereira slips a jab from Habbawe.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Habbawe.
Habbawe misses with a head kick.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Habbawe misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Habbawe's shoulder, as Habbawe tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe slips a jab from Pereira.
It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Habbawe moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target.
Pereira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Habbawe throws a front kick aimed at Pereira's knee but Pereira avoids it well.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Habbawe checks a low kick from Pereira.
Habbawe throws a big shot that misses.
Habbawe misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Habbawe misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira misses with a jab to the body
and Habbawe counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Habbawe moves away from the strike by Pereira.
Habbawe takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habbawe circles away quickly and effectively.
Habbawe moves out of range of the strikes.
Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem.
Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Habbawe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and Habbawe settles back down.
Pereira throws a hook but Habbawe avoids it easily.
Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira swings for the body but Habbawe moves out of range.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Habbawe throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem.
Habbawe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira cracks Habbawe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Habbawe throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habbawe checks the leg kick.
Pereira throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ain Habbawe 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.

Pereira slips under a jab.
Habbawe tries a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
Habbawe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higor Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a hook but Habbawe avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Habbawe.
A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Habbawe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Habbawe misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Habbawe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Habbawe is out of range.
Habbawe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Habbawe misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Habbawe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Habbawe throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habbawe circles away quickly and effectively.
Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Habbawe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Pereira misses.
A big left from Habbawe misses.
Habbawe throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Habbawe throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Habbawe staying out of range there.
It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe misses with an uppercut.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habbawe.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Habbawe moves away and avoids it.
Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Habbawe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Ain Habbawe is winning the standup battle so far.
Habbawe throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe misses the shot to the body.
Habbawe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Habbawe misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Habbawe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira misses with a double jab.
Habbawe tries a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Habbawe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ain Habbawe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Habbawe swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habbawe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Habbawe.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Habbawe throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Habbawe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Habbawe misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habbawe throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habbawe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pereira. Pereira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira swings for the body but Habbawe moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Habbawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Habbawe misses with a wild body shot.
Habbawe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira slips a straight right by Habbawe.
Pereira throws a hook but Habbawe blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Habbawe checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habbawe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Habbawe misses the jab.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Habbawe.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Habbawe throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habbawe manages to avoid it.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Habbawe moved away.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira throws a body punch but Habbawe moves out of range.
Al Ain Habbawe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habbawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Habbawe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pereira checks it well.
Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Habbawe loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Higor Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Ain Habbawe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Habbawe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ain Habbawe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Habbawe 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ain Habbawe!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 20700 p4p, 151 weight class) and Raphael Antunes (ranked 23193 p4p, 268 weight class). Bashaad Al Hammad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Al Hammad
vs
Antunes

179 cm
33
160 lbs
10 - 16 - 0

185 cm
28
290 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Basic striking
Granite 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 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bashaad Al Hammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hammad misses with a straight left.
Antunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad.
Antunes throws an overhand right that lands on Al Hammad's shoulder, as Al Hammad tries to avoid the shot.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Antunes saw that one coming.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Hammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Hammad misses the target.
Antunes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Antunes is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Al Hammad misses.
Al Hammad misses with a body kick.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad.
Antunes slips under a jab from Al Hammad.
Antunes wants to counter with a clinch but Al Hammad pushes him away.
Antunes swinging wildly here.
Antunes slips under a jab.
Antunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Antunes is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad looks to land a right hand but Antunes moved out of range.
Antunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Antunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Hammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
Antunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Hammad is out of range.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Al Hammad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Antunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Hammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Antunes.
Sloppy strikes from Al Hammad. Those never looked like landing.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Al Hammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Hammad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Antunes as he checks the leg kick.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Al Hammad throws a looping overhand right but Antunes ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Hammad misses the jab.
Al Hammad swings for the body but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Hammad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Hammad misses with a hook.
Antunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad.
Antunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Hammad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Antunes is out of range and Al Hammad settles back down.
Antunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Hammad blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Al Hammad throwing a counter right hand but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Antunes blocks a jab.
Al Hammad checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Al Hammad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Hammad slips under a jab from Antunes.
Antunes slips a jab and a cross from Al Hammad.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hammad.
Antunes lands with a kick to the temple. Al Hammad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Bashaad Al Hammad has been cut.
Al Hammad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Hammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antunes.
A telegraphed right hand from Antunes misses the target.
Antunes checks the leg kick.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Antunes avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Al Hammad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antunes throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Al Hammad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Al Hammad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Hammad moves out of range of the body kick.
Antunes misses with a hook. Al Hammad ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad misses the jab.
Al Hammad misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Hammad misses the target.
A combination from Al Hammad does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Hammad throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Antunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Hammad digs a good body shot into Antunes's ribs.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Antunes avoids it easily.
Antunes throws a head kick but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Antunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Hammad moves out of range of the strikes.
Antunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Antunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Hammad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antunes walks into a jab.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Antunes tries to score with a low kick but Al Hammad moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bashaad Al Hammad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Al Hammad throws a low kick but Antunes moves out of range easily.
Al Hammad throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Hammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Antunes.
Raphael Antunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
Al Hammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Antunes ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Antunes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al Hammad misses with a looping right.
Antunes avoids the head kick by Al Hammad.
Antunes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Antunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Hammad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Hammad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
Antunes slips a jab and a cross from Al Hammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes misses the shot to the body.
Al Hammad throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Hammad is looking to score with low kicks.
Antunes wants to counter the offense by Al Hammad and move into the clinch position.
Al Hammad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antunes can do to turn this around?
Al Hammad looks to land a right hand but Antunes moved out of range.
Antunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Hammad was well out of range. Poor timing from Antunes.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab.
Antunes tries to counter with a clinch but Al Hammad shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antunes slips under a jab from Al Hammad.
Bashaad Al Hammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Hammad throws the left hand but Antunes avoids the punch easily.
Antunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antunes checks a leg kick.
A jab from Antunes misses.
Al Hammad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Antunes is out of range.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Antunes saw that one coming.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Antunes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Al Hammad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Hammad misses with a right hand

and Antunes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Antunes looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antunes.
Antunes stalling the fight.
Al Hammad throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Al Hammad throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Al Hammad throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Hammad prevents a body shot from Antunes.
Antunes misses with a body punch.
Al Hammad blocks a body shot from Antunes.
Al Hammad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antunes is stalling here.
Al Hammad missing with knees to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Hammad tries to throw a body punch but Antunes avoids it by throwing Al Hammad back against the ropes.
Antunes trying to control the position but instead, Al Hammad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Antunes into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Hammad gets an underhook and turns Antunes into the ropes.
Antunes is looking to control Al Hammad's arms but Al Hammad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Antunes has his back to the ropes.
Al Hammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Hammad is keeping busy.
Al Hammad tries to land a knee to the head but Antunes blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raphael Antunes.
Antunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Hammad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hammad.
Antunes is looking for the big counter here.
Al Hammad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Hammad jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Al Hammad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Hammad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Hammad moves out of range of the body kick from Antunes.
Bashaad Al Hammad is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Al Hammad does no damage.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the side of Antunes's head but Antunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Hammad throws a series of punches but Antunes avoids them all with ease.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Al Hammad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Al Hammad throws a right hand that Antunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Antunes also avoids with ease.
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Antunes counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Antunes to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bashaad Al Hammad dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Al Hammad avoids the body shot from Antunes.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
Antunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut.
Al Hammad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Hammad takes a swing at Antunes's ribcage but misses.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hammad misses with a low kick.
Antunes wants to counter with a clinch but Al Hammad pushes him away.
Antunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antunes slips a straight right by Al Hammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Al Hammad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Hammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Hammad swings for the body but Antunes moves out of range.
Al Hammad looks to throw the jab but Antunes is out of range.
Antunes slips a jab and a cross from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad blocks a head kick by Antunes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a body kick.
Antunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
Antunes swinging wildly here.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Al Hammad.
Antunes blocks a jab.
Antunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Hammad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antunes throws out the jab.
Al Hammad throws the kick towards the body but Antunes avoids it.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
A big right from Al Hammad misses.
Al Hammad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Antunes defending well as Al Hammad loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Al Hammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Hammad ducks under a wild hook from Antunes.
Antunes dodges the punch combination from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with a hook. Antunes ducked under it nicely.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Hammad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Hammad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Hammad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Hammad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antunes.
Antunes tries to counter with a clinch but Al Hammad shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Hammad tries to work over Antunes's front leg with a kick but Antunes checks it.
Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Hammad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antunes.
Al Hammad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Hammad with a body shot.
Al Hammad misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Antunes does no damage.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes thinks about the counter body kick.
Al Hammad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Antunes swinging wildly here.
Antunes ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Antunes throws a counter combo.
Al Hammad misses with a wild combination.
Al Hammad misses with a looping left.
Al Hammad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antunes defending well as Al Hammad loads up on a big left hand.
Al Hammad misses with a low kick.
Antunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Hammad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Hammad.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hammad moves out of range easily.
Al Hammad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Al Hammad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Hammad looks to land a combination but Antunes avoids it well.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Hammad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Antunes checks it well.
Al Hammad throws a body kick that misses.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hammad throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Al Hammad misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Antunes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antunes looks to throw the jab but Al Hammad is out of range.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
Al Hammad sets himself, and Antunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Hammad avoids it this time.
Raphael Antunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bashaad Al Hammad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Hammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Antunes misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bashaad Al Hammad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Hammad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bashaad Al Hammad!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bashaad Al Hammad made sure he mentioned Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 24799 p4p, 170 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 21589 p4p, 160 weight class). Demitrious Johnson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Johnson
vs
Ryan

178 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

184 cm
31
144 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Dangerous knees
Experienced

Counter fighter
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demitrious Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Ryan wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Johnson .
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson .
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Ryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Demitrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses the jab.
As Ryan looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Ryan just gets out of the way.
Ryan takes a swing at Johnson 's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Ryan throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicky Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson .
Ryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson .
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Demitrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson .
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ryan.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nicky Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Johnson .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson .
A jab lands there for Johnson .
Ryan throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Johnson moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan checks a low kick from Johnson .
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Ryan settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Ryan slips under a jab from Johnson .
Sloppy strikes from Johnson . Those never looked like landing.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan misses the jab.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Johnson slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson 's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson .
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Johnson .
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ryan unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
No joy there for Johnson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Ryan unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Johnson .
Ryan tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demitrious Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Ryan misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 7174 p4p, 251 weight class) and Bill Wilkinson (ranked 5744 p4p, 119 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Arlovski
vs
Wilkinson

218 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

168 cm
25
163 lbs
7 - 6 - 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 7 - 2 - 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Arlovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Arlovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovski.

Arlovski breaks the clinch.

Arlovski clinches up against the ropes.
Arlovski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlovski wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a combination that misses
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Arlovski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilkinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arlovski.

Arlovski clinches up with Wilkinson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.

Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wilkinson tries to keep at a distance but Arlovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Arlovski controls the action.

Arlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arlovski tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Wilkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Arlovski takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses.
Arlovski is looking to clinch but Wilkinson is avoiding it.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Arlovski is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson loads up on a big right hand but Arlovski slips the punch.

Arlovski instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski avoiding damage as Wilkinson throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a shoulder strike.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.

Arlovski has managed to clinch.
Arlovski is looking to control Wilkinson's arms but Wilkinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arlovski has his back to the ropes.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Wilkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlovski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski slips a jab and a cross from Wilkinson.
Arlovski wants to clinch.

Arlovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski lands an elbow inside that Wilkinson shrugs off.

It looks like Bill Wilkinson has been cut.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson throws out a counter right but Arlovski avoids it with no problem.
Arlovski thuds his shin into the meat of Wilkinson's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Wilkinson's cut.
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.

Arlovski throws a head kick that Wilkinson semi-blocks.
Arlovski tries to clinch there but Wilkinson circles away.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Andrey Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far.

Arlovski rushes Wilkinson and presses him up against the ropes.
Wilkinson tries to work over Arlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Arlovski avoids the damage to the body.
Wilkinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arlovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Arlovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilkinson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arlovski breaks the clinch.
Arlovski tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Wilkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkinson swinging wildly here.
Arlovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlovski.
Wilkinson misses with a hook.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Arlovski.

Arlovski throws out a head kick that Wilkinson doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Wilkinson crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Wilkinson's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Arlovski looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.
Arlovski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Wilkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilkinson looks to throw a body kick
and Arlovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arlovski tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Arlovski.
A combination from Wilkinson does no damage.
Arlovski is looking to counter the offense by Wilkinson and move into the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Wilkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Arlovski throws a big counter combination but Wilkinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Arlovski throws a counter high kick but Wilkinson was just alert enough to avoid it.

Arlovski closes the distance and clinches.
Wilkinson tries to work over Arlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arlovski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily.
Wilkinson throws a body punch but Arlovski moves out of range.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Arlovski to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlovski wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily.
Arlovski throws the kick towards the body but Wilkinson avoids it.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Arlovski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Arlovski will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Bill Wilkinson's cut.
That's time! Arlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Arlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arlovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Arlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilkinson swinging wildly here.
Andrey Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arlovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arlovski. Wilkinson shrugs it off though.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Arlovski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wilkinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arlovski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilkinson manages to circle out of the way.
Arlovski connects with a leg kick. Wilkinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilkinson throws a lazy head kick
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combo that has Wilkinson backing up. Wilkinson nods at Arlovski to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arlovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Arlovski avoids it easily.
Arlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski dodges the punch combination from Wilkinson.
Arlovski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wilkinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson throws a nice looking combination but Arlovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arlovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arlovski checks a leg kick.
Wilkinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arlovski counters with a left and a right that stings Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick but Arlovski moved away.
Arlovski throws a right hand that Wilkinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkinson also avoids with ease.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Arlovski moves out of range as Wilkinson throws a body kick.
Arlovski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Arlovski moves out of range.
Wilkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Wilkinson avoids nicely.
Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Arlovski's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Arlovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wilkinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arlovski counters with a straight right hand.

Arlovski moves into range and clinches up with Wilkinson.

Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Wilkinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilkinson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Arlovski tries to clinch there but Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Wilkinson.
Bill Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrey Arlovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkinson misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Wilkinson.
Well Arlovski 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Arlovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kile Jr V (ranked 5609 p4p, 118 weight class) and Bobby Green (ranked 7170 p4p, 252 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Kile Jr V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jr V
vs
Green

172 cm
25
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

169 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kile Jr V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Green!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Green misses.
Green throws a jab when Jr V was well out of range.
It looked like Jr V was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green misses with a straight right.
Jr V swinging wildly here.
Jr V is breathing heavily.
Jr V throws a shot to the body.
Jr V slips under a jab from Green.
Donk. Green catches Jr V right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
A big right from Green misses.
Jr V moves away from the strike by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Jr V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jr V.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Jr V slips the punch.
Jr V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr V blocks a jab.
Jr V throws a big counter combination but Green scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jr V swinging wildly here.
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jr V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
As Green looks to move away, Jr V throws a big counter combo but Green just gets out of the way.
Jr V on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jr V slips under a jab from Green.
A left and a right from Jr V both land. Nice combination.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Jr V's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Jr V - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 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
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kile Jr Illl (ranked 23628 p4p, 277 weight class) and Alex Cowboy (ranked 7175 p4p, 253 weight class). Kile Jr Illl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jr Illl
vs
Cowboy

190 cm
26
338 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 19 - 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cowboy moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowboy.
Cowboy tries to land a knee to the head but Jr Illl blocks with his arms.
Jr Illl can't find room to land a body shot as Cowboy controls the action.
Jr Illl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowboy's elbow.
Cowboy is looking to control Jr Illl's arms but Jr Illl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cowboy has his back to the ropes.

Jr Illl breaks from the clinch.
Cowboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cowboy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jr Illl throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Alex Cowboy has been cut.
Jr Illl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jr Illl tests Cowboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Illl misses with a left hand
and Cowboy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jr Illl swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowboy.
Jr Illl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowboy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jr Illl sizes up Cowboy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jr Illl just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowboy looks to land a right hand but Jr Illl moved out of range.
Jr Illl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cowboy misses with a few strikes there.
Jr Illl avoids the body shot from Cowboy.
An attempted straight right counter from Jr Illl misses the target.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jr Illl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowboy tries to bum rush Jr Illl with a series of wild strikes but Jr Illl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr Illl circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jr Illl counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Cowboy goes down! Jr Illl rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Cowboy is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr Illl blocks a head kick by Cowboy.
Jr Illl throws a shot from downtown. Cowboy moves away and avoids it.
Cowboy misses with the body kick

and Jr Illl counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Cowboy goes down! Will Cowboy beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Alex Cowboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr Illl throws a shot from downtown. Cowboy moves away and avoids it.
Jr Illl loads up on a big right hand but Cowboy slips the punch.
Jr Illl misses with a straight left.
Cowboy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cowboy misses with a combination
and Jr Illl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cowboy slips under a jab from Jr Illl.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jr Illl controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cowboys head.
Jr Illl misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cowboy.
Cowboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jr Illl has him pressed against the ropes.
Jr Illl tries a body shot but Cowboy blocks it.
Jr Illl avoiding damage.
Jr Illl's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cowboy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jr Illl backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy blocks an uppercut.
Cowboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cowboy trying to control the position but instead, Jr Illl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cowboy into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jr Illl.
Jr Illl taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Jr Illl breaks from the clinch.
Jr Illl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jr Illl misses with a body shot.
Cowboy moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kile Jr Illl takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Alex Cowboy was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Alex Cowboy's cut.
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.

Jr Illl throws out a loose jab but Cowboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowboy is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Jr Illl misses.
Jr Illl misses with an uppercut. Cowboy saw that one coming.
Cowboy slips a jab from Jr Illl.
Jr Illl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jr Illl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Jr Illl misses the target.
Cowboy unleashes a big counter combination but Jr Illl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jr Illl connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr Illl.
Jr Illl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cowboy instigates a clinch.
Cowboy is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Illl struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowboy controls his hands.
Cowboy wants to break free but Jr Illl has control.
A hook to the body from Jr Illl.

Jr Illl breaks from the clinch.
Jr Illl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowboy.
A telegraphed right hand from Jr Illl misses the target.
Jr Illl swings for the body but Cowboy moves out of range.
Jr Illl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jr Illl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cowboy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cowboy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jr Illl throws a big shot that misses.
Cowboy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Kile Jr Illl has been cut.
Cowboy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jr Illl circles away.
Cowboy slips a jab from Jr Illl.
Cowboy slips under a jab from Jr Illl.
Cowboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jr Illl throws a lazy right hand but Cowboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Jr Illl backs off Cowboy throws a huge counter combo but Jr Illl manages to avoid it all.
Alex Cowboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cowboy closes the distance and pushes Jr Illl back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr Illl leaning against his opponent.
Jr Illl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowboy.
Cowboy is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Cowboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jr Illl trying to stall but Cowboy improves his position.
Jr Illl taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Cowboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jr Illl has Cowboy pressed against the ropes, preventing Cowboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jr Illl is stalling here.
Cowboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Jr Illl.
Jr Illl has Cowboy pushed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cowboy missing with knees to the body.
Jr Illl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Jr Illl.
Cowboy is looking to control Jr Illl's arms but Jr Illl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cowboy has his back to the ropes.
Jr Illl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowboy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cowboy trying to control the position but instead, Jr Illl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cowboy into the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jr Illl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kile Jr Illl dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cowboy wants to clinch.
Jr Illl throws a jab when Cowboy was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Jr Illl.
Cowboy ducks under a wild hook from Jr Illl.
Cowboy is looking to clinch.

Cowboy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jr Illl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cowboy can do to turn this around?
Jr Illl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Cowboy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.
Jr Illl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cowboy is keeping busy.
Cowboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jr Illl's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alex Cowboy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowboy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jr Illl scores with a hook.
Cowboy misses with a leg kick
and Cowboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kile Jr Illl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cowboy wants to clinch up but Jr Illl keeps it at a distance.
Cowboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jr Illl.
Cowboy misses with the body kick
and Jr Illl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jr Illl tests Cowboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jr Illl throws an overhand right that lands on Cowboy's shoulder, as Cowboy tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jr Illl misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl sizes up Cowboy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Jr Illl connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Cowboy onto his butt! Cowboy bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr Illl scores with a shot to the body.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jr Illl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Jr Illl misses.
Jr Illl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cowboy. Cowboy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jr Illl throws a looping overhand right but Cowboy ducks down to avoid it.
Cowboy wants to counter the offense by Jr Illl and move into the clinch position.
Jr Illl cracks Cowboy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cowboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jr Illl.
Cowboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jr Illl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowboy.
Jr Illl throws out a loose jab but Cowboy uses good head movement to avoid it.

Cowboy moves into range and clinches up with Jr Illl.
Cowboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowboy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cowboy trying to stall but Jr Illl improves his position.
Cowboy is trying to break free.

Jr Illl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kile Jr Illl is winning the standup battle so far.
Cowboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr Illl.
Cowboy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cowboy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cowboy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr Illl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowboy moves away from the strike by Jr Illl.
Jr Illl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Jr Illl.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jr Illl as Cowboy tries to tie him up.

Jr Illl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cowboy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jr Illl sets himself, and Cowboy steps forward looking for the clinch! Jr Illl avoids it this time.
Cowboy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alex Cowboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kile Jr Illl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cowboy slips under a jab from Jr Illl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kile Jr Illl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jr Illl, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kile Jr Illl!
Kile Jr Illl looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 6510 p4p, 129 weight class) and Bad Boy (ranked 4274 p4p, 174 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Louise
vs
Boy

166 cm
25
140 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 6 - 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 14 - 5 - 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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy throws the kick towards the body but Louise avoids it.
A head kick by Boy misses
and Louise counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Bad Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Louise.
Louise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
As Boy looks to move away, Louise throws a big counter combo but Boy just gets out of the way.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
Louise swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Louise lands with a cross.
Boy misses with the body kick
and Louise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy wants to slow Louise down by chopping away at his legs.
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy looks winded!
Boy misses with a kick to the body
and Louise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Boy
and Louise counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Bad Boy has been cut.
Louise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Louise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louise scores with a body shot.
Louise lands a right hook to the body.
Louise connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Louise connects with a body shot.
Boy is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Louise. That snapped Boy's head back.
Louise scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louise is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Louise lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Louise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boy has eaten all the pies!
Louise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louise swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Louise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Louise is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louise connects with a body shot.
Louise with a hook.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Louise lands a nice shot to the body.
Louise with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Louise digs a good hook to Boy's body.
Louise lands a slapping body shot.
Louise throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Louise thuds a left hand into Boy's body.
Louise lands a nice looking body shot.
Louise with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Louise lands a slapping body shot.
Louise misses with a body shot.
Boy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Louise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Louise is looking to wear down Boy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Louise connects with a single shot there.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louise.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Louise misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Louise looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louise counters with a nice uppercut.
Louise swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Louise cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.
Louise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louise digs a good body shot into Boy's ribs.
Louise scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Louise with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Louise catches Boy right on the button with a cross.
Louise works the jab nicely.
Louise is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Louise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Louise jabs at Boy's body.
Louise lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Louise listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Louise bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boy's head backwards.
Louise connects with a body shot.
Louise lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Louise lands with a nice body punch.
Louise connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Louise works Boy's body with a nice hook.
Louise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louise fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Louise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bad Boy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Louise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Boy tenderised Louise's leg. Louise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Louise lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Louise, as that shot connected.
Olivier Louise is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Boy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Louise.
Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Louise.

Boy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louise scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one.
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Louise finish him?
Louise throws a shot to the body.
Louise cracks Boy with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Boy 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 Boy is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Boy could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Olivier Louise!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2458 p4p, 44 weight class) and Karin Olegav (ranked 20597 p4p, 164 weight class). Karin Olegav looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Santos
vs
Olegav

175 cm
36
137 lbs
45 - 14 - 1

186 cm
33
194 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 45 - 14 - 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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karin Olegav!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olegav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santos throws a combination. Olegav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've been informed that Olegav has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olegav.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos catches Olegav napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Olegav crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Santos raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ricco McGregor (ranked 6964 p4p, 247 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 2827 p4p, 53 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthony Pettis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McGregor
vs
Pettis

212 cm
19
300 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

167 cm
36
143 lbs
35 - 17 - 1

Excellent boxer
Very strong

Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco McGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pettis looks winded!
Pettis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
McGregor lands a jab.
McGregor with a hook.
Pettis throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pettis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from McGregor misses.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor cracks Pettis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pettis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettis blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Pettis walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
Pettis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
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!
McGregor scores with a jab. Pettis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pettis looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pettis is able to avoid easily.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pettis checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor cracks Pettis with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGregor cracks Pettis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Pettis didn't see that one coming.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGregor connects with a right hand. Pettis shakes it off.
Donk. McGregor catches Pettis right on the button with a cross.
Ricco McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pettis doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
Pettis throws a combination that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pettis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Pettis is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!
McGregor takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
McGregor lands a head shot.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Pettis misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Pettis.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pettis takes one on the button.
Pettis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor lunges at Pettis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pettis's hand.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pettis misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor 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.

Left hook, right uppercut from Pettis.
A jab lands there for McGregor.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Pettis blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
As McGregor backs off Pettis throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pettis moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Pettis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
As McGregor backs off Pettis throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis checks the leg kick.
Pettis throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricco McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Pettis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pettis.
McGregor jabs Pettis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Pettis throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pettis tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anthony Pettis just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McGregor misses with the combination.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by McGregor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pettis misses with the combination.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Pettis's ribs.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Pettis's body.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pettis under the eye.
Pettis swinging wildly here.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis throws a series of strikes that have McGregor backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor works over Pettis's head and body with a nice combination.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from McGregor misses.
Pettis lands a jab-cross combination.
Pettis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Pettis's knee but Pettis avoids it well.
McGregor throws the left hand but Pettis avoids the punch easily.
McGregor throws a low kick but Pettis avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Pettis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ricco McGregor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor cracks Pettis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by McGregor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGregor takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
Pettis lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Pettis knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by McGregor.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pettis checks it well.
A big left from McGregor misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pettis lands a two punch combo.
McGregor tries to land a leg kick but Pettis saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor punishes Pettis's body with a nice straight punch.
Pettis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pettis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Pettis.
McGregor tries to land a leg kick but Pettis saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pettis.
Pettis throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Pettis backs away looking to recover.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricco McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pettis misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricco McGregor.
Well McGregor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor retains his super heavyweight title!