PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ahmed Liva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmed Liva had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Liva
vs
Abreham Killyousovizh

181 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

198 cm
41
280 lbs
34 - 21 - 0

World class MT
Very strong

World class boxer
Knockout power

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmed Liva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abreham Killyousovizh!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liva ducks right into an uppercut from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with an uppercut.
Liva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killyousovizh is able to avoid easily.
Killyousovizh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liva throws a nice looking combination but Killyousovizh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killyousovizh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killyousovizh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liva on the side of the head.
Liva lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killyousovizh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Liva.

Killyousovizh has managed to clinch.
A short right from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh blocks a body shot from Liva.
Killyousovizh scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liva.
Killyousovizh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liva tries to circle away but Killyousovizh has him pinned against the ropes.
Liva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killyousovizh tries to work over Liva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Killyousovizh.
Liva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh lands a good knee to the midsection. Liva won't want to take too many of those.
Liva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killyousovizh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killyousovizh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liva backwards.
Killyousovizh pushes off an throws an elbow but Liva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Killyousovizh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liva throws the left hand but Killyousovizh avoids the punch easily.
Killyousovizh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killyousovizh works Liva's body with a nice hook.
Killyousovizh misses with a hook.
Killyousovizh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liva manages to avoid it.
Liva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Killyousovizh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Killyousovizh scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Liva to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

It looks like Ahmed Liva has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh looks to land a left hand but Liva moved out of range nicely.
Killyousovizh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killyousovizh digs a good body shot into Liva's ribs.
Liva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killyousovizh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Killyousovizh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killyousovizh moves out of range as Liva strikes.
Liva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killyousovizh moves out of range of the leg kick from Liva.
An inside leg kick lands from Liva.
Killyousovizh throws a combination. Liva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Liva tries to work over Killyousovizh's front leg with a kick but Killyousovizh checks it.
Killyousovizh avoids the head kick by Liva.
Killyousovizh swings widly with a right hand
and Liva counters with a thumping low kick.
Killyousovizh takes a swing at Liva's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liva tries to score with a low kick but Killyousovizh moves his leg out of the way.
Killyousovizh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liva doesn't seem bothered though.
Abreham Killyousovizh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killyousovizh just misses with a punch to the body.
Liva looks for the body kick but Killyousovizh saw that one coming.
Liva doesn't manage to clinch there - Killyousovizh circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Abreham Killyousovizh should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Ahmed Liva's cut.
That's time! Liva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Killyousovizh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killyousovizh defending well as Liva loads up on a big left hand.
Killyousovizh throws out a loose jab but Liva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Killyousovizh misses.
Liva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Killyousovizh.
Liva ducks under a wild hook from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh missing with a left hand there. Liva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killyousovizh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Killyousovizh misses with a straight left.
Killyousovizh scores with a nice head shot.
Killyousovizh tries a head kick but it misses.
Killyousovizh blocks a jab.
Killyousovizh scores with a jab to the body.
Killyousovizh throws the left hand but Liva avoids the punch easily.
Liva lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killyousovizh misses with a double jab.
Liva feints and then cracks Killyousovizh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killyousovizh down.
Killyousovizh misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liva works the jab nicely.
Liva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh looks to land a left hand but Liva moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Liva.
Liva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Killyousovizh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liva ducks under a wild hook from Killyousovizh.
Liva throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Liva misses its intended target.
Killyousovizh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killyousovizh misses with a head kick.
Liva slips a jab and a cross from Killyousovizh.
Liva looks for the body kick but Killyousovizh saw that one coming.
Liva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liva throws an overhand right that lands on Killyousovizh's shoulder, as Killyousovizh tries to avoid the shot.
Killyousovizh throws a hook to the side of Liva's head but Liva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liva throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Killyousovizh misses its intended target.
Killyousovizh cracks Liva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick from Liva lands but Killyousovizh takes it in his stride.

Killyousovizh has taken the fight to the clinch.

Killyousovizh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killyousovizh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killyousovizh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Livas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liva tries to clinch up.
Killyousovizh misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liva looks to land a left hand but Killyousovizh moved out of range nicely.

Killyousovizh rushes Liva and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Liva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liva has a couple of punches blocked by Killyousovizh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liva thows a body shot but no joy.
Killyousovizh tests Liva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killyousovizh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liva.
Killyousovizh throws a nice looking combination but Liva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killyousovizh swings for the body but Liva moves out of range.
Liva checks the leg kick.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liva has Killyousovizh up against the ropes in a clinch.
Liva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killyousovizh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh pushes off an throws an elbow but Liva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Liva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh blocks an uppercut.
Liva throws a punch but it's blocked by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh controlling the action here for a moment.
Abreham Killyousovizh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liva.

Killyousovizh manages to break the clinch.
Liva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killyousovizh doesn't seem bothered though.
Liva blocks a head kick by Killyousovizh.
Liva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liva wants to land a leg kick but Killyousovizh is out of range.
Liva looks to land a body kick but Killyousovizh moved away.
Liva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killyousovizh looks to land a combination but Liva avoids it well.
Abreham Killyousovizh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killyousovizh scores with a jab to the body.
Killyousovizh moves out of range of the body kick.
Killyousovizh misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Liva.
Liva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killyousovizh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killyousovizh throws a series of punches but Liva avoids them all with ease.
Liva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killyousovizh.
Liva tries to land a front kick but Killyousovizh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killyousovizh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liva moves away.
Liva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Killyousovizhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Killyousovizh slips a jab from Liva.
Killyousovizh takes one on the button.
Liva connects with an inside leg kick.
Liva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh looks to throw the jab but Liva is out of range.
Killyousovizh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liva.
Killyousovizh misses with a body kick.
Killyousovizh avoids the head kick by Liva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liva lands with a good body shot.
Liva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands a body shot.
Liva moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Liva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abreham Killyousovizh!
Abreham Killyousovizh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.