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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 2027 p4p, 81 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21498 p4p, 257 weight class). Anthony Pettis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
25 - 16 - 1 |
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160 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Hammad misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pettis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettis throws a big counter combination but Al Hammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Hammad misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Pettis slips a straight right by Al Hammad.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad misses with the body kick
and Pettis counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Al Hammad. Those never looked like landing.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.
Pettis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al Hammad throws a body kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashaad Al Hammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Al Hammad is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hammad misses with a right hand
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pettis counters with a nice body shot.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Al Hammad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Al Hammad is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Al Hammad backing up. Al Hammad nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Hammad throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad misses with a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pettis counters with a nice body shot.
Al Hammad throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Hammad misses with the body kick
and Pettis counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 misses with an uppercut
and Pettis counters with a nice body kick.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad misses with a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad misses the body punch
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
A head kick by Al Hammad misses
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Al Hammad
and Pettis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Hammad won't be happy with that.
Al Hammad looks winded!
Pettis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pettis is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Hammad is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Hammad misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a series of strikes. Al Hammad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a lazy uppercut
and Pettis counters with a body kick that stops Al Hammad in his tracks momentarily.
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Hammad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a leg kick.
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Al Hammad misses
and Al Hammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Hammad misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Hammad is breathing heavily.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a leg kick.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Al Hammad backing up. Al Hammad nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hammad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Hammad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pettis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hammad can do to turn this around?
Al Hammad looks to throw the jab but Pettis is out of range.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettis avoids the body shot from Al Hammad.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Hammad misses with a right hand
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad tries to land a body kick
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Hammad misses with the body kick
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad misses the body punch
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Hammad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Hammad thinking.
Al Hammad misses with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Hammad tries to land a body kick
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Hammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a combination that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Hammad's knee momentarily.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Al Hammad misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a low kick, right behind Al Hammad 's knee.
Al Hammad throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Al Hammad misses with a body shot
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hammad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Hammad swings widly with a right hand
and Al Hammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Hammad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
As Al Hammad looks to move away, Pettis throws a big counter combo but Al Hammad just gets out of the way.
Al Hammad throws the left hand but Pettis avoids the punch easily.
Al Hammad throws a body kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a left to the body.
Al Hammad throws a lazy head kick
and Pettis counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a left to the body.
Al Hammad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
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 head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Hammad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad misses the body punch
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis counters with a left to the body.
Al Hammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Hammad misses with a leg kick
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a two punch combo.
Al Hammad looks to throw a body kick
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Hammad throws a body kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Al Hammad backing up. Al Hammad nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Hammad is rocked!
A low kick from Al Hammad misses
and Pettis counters with a series of strikes. Al Hammad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Hammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Al Hammad misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pettis.
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Hammad misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pettis scores with a counter punch that sends Al Hammad to the canvas! Pettis smells blood - he's punishing Al Hammad with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Al Hammad has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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