PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altair Brain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Al Ahwei might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whirling Madness. Brain has chosen 300 Violin as his entrance music. Farouk Al Ahwei had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Al Ahwei
vs
Brain

175 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farouk Al Ahwei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Altair Brain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot
and Brain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Ahwei's knee momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Al Ahwei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Ahwei scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Brain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Ahwei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut.
Brain throws the kick towards the body but Al Ahwei avoids it.
Brain lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Brain misses.

Al Ahwei dives in and scores a takedown into Brain's guard.
Al Ahwei is stalling in the full guard.
Brain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Ahwei looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Brain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Al Ahwei is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Ahwei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brain stalling in the clinch but Al Ahwei improves position.
Still in the clinch, Brain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Al Ahwei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei looking to stall.
Al Ahwei tries to pull guard but Brain holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Ahwei drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Brain blocks a body shot from Al Ahwei.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Brain fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei tries to throw a body punch but Brain avoids it by throwing Al Ahwei back against the cage.
A short left from Brain.
Al Ahwei misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Al Ahwei fails to land.
Brain working aggressively here.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brain throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Brain.

Al Ahwei jumps into guard, dragging Brain to the mat.
Brain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position but Brain postures up.
Brain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Ahwei controlling the position.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep but no luck.
Brain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Ahwei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the side of Brain's head but Brain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Brain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brain looks to land a left hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range nicely.
Brain scores with a nice strike.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Ahwei jabs at Brain's body.
Nice defenses there by Brain.
Al Ahwei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Ahwei shoots in looking for a takedown. Brain tries to sprawl out of it but Al Ahwei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
As Brain backs away, Al Ahwei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Al Ahwei lands.
Brain throws a leg kick which misses Al Ahwei's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Ahwei tries to avoid it.
Al Ahwei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brain slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
That kick from Brain tenderised Al Ahwei's leg. Al Ahwei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shoots in looking for a takedown but Brain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Ahwei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Brain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brain! But no joy.
Al Ahwei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Ahwei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei thuds his shin into the meat of Brain's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei closes the distance and clinches up with Brain, looking for a takedown. Al Ahwei pushes Brain against the cage but Brain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brain is looking for the big counter here.
Al Ahwei tries for a takedown but Brain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Ahwei is looking to slow Brain down with leg kicks.
Altair Brain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brain defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Brain misses with a looping right.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brain tries to work over Al Ahwei's front leg with a kick but Al Ahwei checks it.
Al Ahwei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brain lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Al Ahwei.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Ahwei walks into a straight right hand from Brain.
Brain is looking to slow Al Ahwei down with leg kicks.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brain swings for the body but Al Ahwei moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brain.
Brain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Ahwei throws the kick towards the body but Brain avoids it.
Al Ahwei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Al Ahwei.
The fighters circling - Brain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brain throws a wild body kick that Al Ahwei sees coming a mile off.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Ahwei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Ahwei throws out a leg kick but Brain moves out of range and Al Ahwei only half commits.
Brain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Ahwei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei checks a low kick from Brain.
Al Ahwei cracks the inside of Brain's front leg.
A low kick from Al Ahwei is predictable there
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Al Ahwei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brain to score with a decent uppercut.
Brain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Ahwei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brain throws a head kick but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Jab by Brain.
Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Brain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Brain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Al Ahwei. Beautiful body shot.
Brain misses with a body kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the body.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Brain misses with the combination.
Brain walks into a left hand.
Al Ahwei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Ahwei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brain misses with an uppercut.
Brain misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Ahwei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brain avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on Brain's shoulder, as Brain tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei shoots in and drives through. Brain sprawls well.
Brain avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brain misses with a looping left.
Al Ahwei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brain.
Brain looks to land a right hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range.
Al Ahwei throwing a counter right hand but Brain manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brain avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
An inside leg kick from Brain misses.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brain as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Brain.
Brain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brain digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei dives in for a single leg takedown but Brain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Ahwei's head backwards.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Brain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Ahwei blocks the body kick.
Brain looks to land a combination but Al Ahwei avoids it well.
Al Ahwei connects with a body shot.
Brain misses with a series of wild punches.
Brain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Ahwei.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brain throws a leg kick which misses Al Ahwei's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Ahwei tries to avoid it.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick as Brain jumps back.
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brain.
Brain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Ahwei to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown but Brain shows good takedown defense.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Ahwei blocks the leg kick.
Brain scores with a hook to the body. Al Ahwei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ahwei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Ahwei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Al Ahwei.
Brain moves out of range of the body kick.
Brain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brain. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brain.
Al Ahwei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
Brain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Ahwei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Ahwei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brain throws a body kick that misses.
Al Ahwei scores with a kick to the body.
Brain lands with an overhand left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Ahwei.
Brain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Brain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Al Ahwei catches Brain right on the button with a cross.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brain tries to keep at a distance but Al Ahwei has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brain fails to land.

Al Ahwei pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain wants to get up but he can't break Al Ahwei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Brain stands up from Al Ahwei's guard - Brain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brain throws a shot to the body.
Al Ahwei swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Ahwei.
Brain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Ahwei off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brain 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
After winning the bout, Altair Brain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.