PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sid DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Young Jeezy - Who Dat ft. Shawty Redd . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

DiBiase
vs
Ali

185 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sid DiBiase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ari Ali!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
DiBiase working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DiBiase looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ali pushes off an throws an elbow but DiBiase leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
Ali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DiBiase scores with a nice hook to the head.
DiBiase lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
DiBiase throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
DiBiase lands a damaging elbow.
DiBiase looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DiBiase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DiBiase lands with a right to the head.
DiBiase lands a nice elbow.
Ali tries to land a knee to the head but DiBiase blocks with his arms.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
DiBiase managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ali just misses with a elbow thrown towards DiBiase's brow.
Ali is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase misses with an elbow strike.
DiBiase creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Ali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DiBiase avoids it.
DiBiase blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
DiBiase lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DiBiase comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DiBiase blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ali throws an elbow but misses.
DiBiase throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DiBiase blocks an uppercut.
DiBiase throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali crunches a lovely knee into DiBiase's ribcage.
DiBiase digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DiBiase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DiBiase lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DiBiase's defenses.
DiBiase on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ali tries a knee to the head but DiBiase blocks it.
DiBiase scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from DiBiase.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DiBiase lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali lands a body punch.
DiBiase content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ali lands an elbow just above DiBiase 's eye.
A short right from DiBiase.
Ali trying to land knees to the body.
DiBiase scores with a hook to the body.
DiBiase lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali unloads a knee to the mid-section. DiBiase lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DiBiase takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Sid DiBiase has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase misses with a punch to the body.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali avoiding damage as DiBiase throws knees to the body.
Ali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, DiBiase scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DiBiase has Ali pushed against the ropes.
DiBiase gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DiBiase's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DiBiase as Ali tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali misses with an elbow over the top.
Ali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DiBiase has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DiBiase lands with a right to the head.
DiBiase lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
DiBiase managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
DiBiase misses with a hook to the ribs.
DiBiase lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from DiBiase.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DiBiase avoids it.
Ali with a knee to the head.
DiBiase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DiBiase throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
DiBiase throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DiBiase lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sid DiBiase will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sid DiBiase's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali has closed the distance and engaged DiBiase in a clinch.
Ali avoiding damage as DiBiase throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ali.
DiBiase lands with a right to the head.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
DiBiase dodges an elbow strike from Ali.
DiBiase lands a left hand.
DiBiase scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Sid DiBiase has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali taking a breather.
DiBiase lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
DiBiase working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from DiBiase, against the ropes.
Ali looking to throw knees to the head but DiBiase is blocking nicely.
DiBiase works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
DiBiase lands a shoulder strike.
DiBiase lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali trying to land knees to the body.
DiBiase taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DiBiase landing knees to the body.
DiBiase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DiBiase blocks it with crossed arms.
DiBiase on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DiBiase lands a right hand.
DiBiase avoiding damage as Ali throws knees to the body.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from DiBiase.
DiBiase lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DiBiase lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Nice body punch from DiBiase - that landed with a thud.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiBiase scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from DiBiase.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase lands a nice elbow.
DiBiase has Ali pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DiBiase.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali crunches a lovely knee into DiBiase's ribcage.
DiBiase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DiBiase lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali looking to throw knees to the head but DiBiase is blocking nicely.
DiBiase lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DiBiase is keeping busy.
DiBiase avoids a wild elbow strike from Ali.
Ali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DiBiase in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DiBiase on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from DiBiase.
Ali prevents a body shot from DiBiase.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DiBiase tries to land a knee to the head but Ali blocks with his arms.
DiBiase creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
DiBiase scores with a shoulder strike.
DiBiase is struggling to control the position.
DiBiase lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DiBiase lands with a right to the head.
DiBiase softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
A bit of stalling here from DiBiase.
Ali pushes off an throws an elbow but DiBiase leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a body shot.
DiBiase managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
DiBiase lands a hook to the side of the head.
DiBiase avoiding damage as Ali throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali is looking to control DiBiase's arms but DiBiase gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the ropes.
DiBiase lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ali tries to stall but DiBiase uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DiBiase has Ali pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by DiBiase.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DiBiase is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DiBiase on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DiBiase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid DiBiase dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid DiBiase's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DiBiase finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
DiBiase throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Sid DiBiase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from DiBiase misses its intended target.
DiBiase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DiBiase scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Ali darts in and clinches DiBiase up against the ropes.
DiBiase taking a breather.
Ali throws an elbow but it misses.
DiBiase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DiBiase.
DiBiase lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
DiBiase lands a right hand.
DiBiase takes a shot to the head.
Ali takes an elbow to the forehead.
DiBiase dodges an elbow strike from Ali.
DiBiase pushes Ali back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DiBiase comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Ari Ali has been cut.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, DiBiase has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the ropes.
DiBiase avoiding damage as Ali throws knees to the body.
DiBiase misses with an elbow over the top.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DiBiase's elbow.
Ali trying to stall but DiBiase improves his position.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from DiBiase.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DiBiase.
DiBiase lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DiBiase.
DiBiase lands a shoulder strike.
Ali pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
DiBiase lands with a left to the head.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DiBiase stalling against the ropes.
DiBiase blocks an elbow strike.
Ali misses with some punches.
DiBiase avoiding damage as Ali throws knees to the body.
Ali tries to land knees in the clinch but DiBiase avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DiBiase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DiBiase.
DiBiase throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Nice elbow from DiBiase.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
DiBiase scores with a shoulder strike.
Sid DiBiase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DiBiase has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ali connects with a knee to the head.
DiBiase slowing the pace effectively.
DiBiase blocks an elbow strike from Ali.
Ali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DiBiase blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from DiBiase as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ari Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DiBiase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
DiBiase blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries a knee to the head but DiBiase blocks it.
Ali lands a knee to the head.
DiBiase lands a damaging elbow.
DiBiase lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DiBiase.
Ali landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DiBiase scores with a hook to the body.
Ali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DiBiase has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid DiBiase showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DiBiase 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid DiBiase!
A relieved looking Sid DiBiase thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.