PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Drayk DeMarco (ranked 24413 p4p, 24816 weight class) and Rick Drew (ranked 543 p4p, 552 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeMarco
vs
Drew

190 cm
21
209
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
172
5 - 6 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drayk DeMarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Drew!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drew misses with a hook. DeMarco ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Drew misses the target.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drew takes a swing at DeMarco's ribcage but misses.
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarco lands with a straight right. Drew didn't see that one coming.
DeMarco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
Drew misses with a looping left.
DeMarco thuds his shin into the meat of Drew's side.
Drew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew moves out of range of the body kick from DeMarco.
Drew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeMarco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drew lands a glancing blow to the side of DeMarco's head.
DeMarco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeMarco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Drew throws a solid leg kick but DeMarco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drew.
DeMarco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drew.
DeMarco throws a head kick but Drew moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeMarco moves forwards but Drew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeMarco moves out of range as Drew throws a body kick.
Drew throws a combination that misses
and DeMarco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Drew just misses with a punch to the body.
DeMarco jabs at Drew's body.
Drew misses with an uppercut. DeMarco saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drew.
Drew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drew throws a lazy head kick
and DeMarco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DeMarco looks for the body kick but Drew saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Drew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drew throws a lazy right hand but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeMarco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drew in his tracks.
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!
Drew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drew looks to land a right hand but DeMarco moved out of range.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but DeMarco is just out of range.
DeMarco throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drew blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeMarco loads up on a big right hand but Drew slips the punch.
DeMarco cracks Drew with a good jab.
Drew fails to land with a series of punches.
DeMarco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drew's head backwards.
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.
DeMarco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drew, as that shot connected.
DeMarco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drew slips under a jab.
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeMarco moves away.
DeMarco throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarco lands with an overhand left.
DeMarco ducks under a wild hook from Drew.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeMarco checks a leg kick.
Drew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drew blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drayk DeMarco will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeMarco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

DeMarco throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Drew moves out of range easily.
DeMarco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drew.
DeMarco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeMarco scores with a leg kick.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
DeMarco throws a leg kick which misses Drew's front leg but catches the back leg as Drew tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drew.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeMarco misses with an uppercut.
Drew lands with a kick to the temple. DeMarco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drew.
Drew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drew's corner calls for a 1-2. Drew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeMarco throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
Drew throws a hook but DeMarco avoids it easily.
Drew scores with a hook to the body. DeMarco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drew throws a lazy right hand but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeMarco moves away.
DeMarco scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeMarco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drew throws a jab when DeMarco was well out of range.
DeMarco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drew blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
Drew lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco throws a body punch but Drew moves out of range.
Drew doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeMarco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeMarco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Drew lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeMarco doesn't seem phased though.
Drew takes a swing at DeMarco's ribcage but misses.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but DeMarco is just out of range.
DeMarco is looking to counter with head kicks.
Drew throws a body kick that misses
and DeMarco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeMarco swings for the body but Drew moves out of range.
Drew lands a nice hook to DeMarco's body. DeMarco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeMarco ducks under a wild hook from Drew.
DeMarco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drew.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drew scores with a jab to the body.
Drew pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeMarco back to the cage. Drew follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeMarco thuds his right hand into Drew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Drew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Drew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drew is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeMarco rather than just go for the knockout.
Drew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeMarco circles away quickly and effectively.
Drew scoring well with a low kick there.
Drew misses with a left hand
and DeMarco counters with a right hand to the body.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeMarco was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
DeMarco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeMarco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeMarco was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
And DeMarco counters with a quick kick to the body but Drew blocks it.
Drew lands a slapping body shot.
DeMarco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drew's head.

It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
DeMarco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Drew misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses.
DeMarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drew.
DeMarco throws a head kick but Drew moves out of range.
DeMarco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeMarco lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from DeMarco misses.
Drew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeMarco.
Drew missing with a left hand there. DeMarco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeMarco throws out a powerful jab.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
It looked like DeMarco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco staying out of range there.
Drew tries to bum rush DeMarco with a series of wild strikes but DeMarco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drew looks to land a left hand but DeMarco moved out of range nicely.
Drew with a hook.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
DeMarco with the inside leg kick.
Drew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Drew looks to land a right hand but DeMarco moved out of range.
Drew lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Drew misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drew misses with a leg kick
and DeMarco counters with a nice uppercut.
Drew lands with a straight right. DeMarco didn't see that one coming.
Drew lands a body shot.
DeMarco slips under a jab from Drew.
Rick Drew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeMarco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeMarco was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
DeMarco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drew moves away.
Drew misses the jab.
A left lands for Drew.
Drew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeMarco.
DeMarco lands a leg kick that knocks Drew off balance momentarily.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeMarco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeMarco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarco throws a head kick but Drew moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Drew.
Well Drew 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Drew!