Future FC 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 24795 p4p, 179 weight class) and Karin Olegav (ranked 20581 p4p, 162 weight class). Olegav has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Demitrious Johnson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Johnson
vs
Olegav

178 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

186 cm
33
194 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Dangerous knees
Experienced

Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demitrious Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karin Olegav!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Olegav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Olegav steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson .
Johnson tries to work over Olegav's front leg with a kick but Olegav checks it.
Johnson throws a combination. Olegav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Olegav's leg but Olegav calmly moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olegav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Olegav saw that one coming.
Olegav is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Olegav closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Olegav avoids nicely.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Olegav throws a counter combo.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olegav misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Olegav avoids it well.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olegav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson .
Olegav moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson .
Johnson throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
Olegav fails to land with a series of punches.
Olegav avoids a kick to the body.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Olegav moves away from the strike by Johnson .
Olegav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Olegav unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olegav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Danga de danga de dang - Olegav scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donk. Johnson catches Olegav right on the button with a cross.
Olegav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson .
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Olegav slips the punch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olegav.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olegav.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Olegav's ribs.
Olegav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Olegav moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Olegav pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Olegav follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Olegav pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Olegav follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Olegav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Olegav. Those never looked like landing.
Olegav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olegav is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
As Johnson backs off Olegav throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Olegav throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olegav swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a push kick but Olegav slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olegav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson .
A swing and a miss from Johnson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karin Olegav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
That's time! Johnson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Some wild striking there from Johnson .
Johnson throws a jab when Olegav was well out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Olegav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Olegav misses with a double jab.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Olegav's leg but Olegav calmly moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Olegav does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Olegav throws a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Olegav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a hook but Olegav blocks it.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Olegav is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Johnson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson takes a swing at Olegav's ribcage but misses.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Olegav moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson .
Johnson misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Olegav saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Olegav.
Olegav lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Olegav moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olegav.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demitrious Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Olegav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olegav steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson .
Olegav misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olegav displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Johnson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Olegav checks it.
Olegav tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Olegav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olegav lands a two punch combo.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Olegav avoids a kick to the body.
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Olegav has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olegav and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olegav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Olegav tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Olegav moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Olegav scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Olegav moves out of range.
Demitrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Olegav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Olegav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Johnson .
Olegav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demitrious Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Olegav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olegav swinging wildly here.
Olegav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson .
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Olegav's leg. Olegav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olegav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
A left and a right from Olegav both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olegav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
Sloppy strikes from Olegav. Those never looked like landing.
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Olegav.
Olegav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Olegav defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Olegav. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Olegav avoids it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olegav blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegav moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Olegav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Despite the aggression on Olegav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olegav!
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olegav throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Olegav checks it.
Olegav avoids the head kick by Johnson .
A left and a right from Olegav both land. Nice combination.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Johnson throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Olegav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olegav checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Olegav moves out of range.
Johnson swings for the body but Olegav moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olegav.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson .
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olegav misses with the combination.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegav blocks the body kick.
Olegav staying out of range there.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olegav moves away.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
Olegav moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Olegav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Olegav checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Johnson .
No joy there for Olegav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olegav scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Olegav.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Olegav throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Johnson .
Olegav lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demitrious Johnson .
Well Johnson 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Al Ain Habbawe (ranked 6897 p4p, 137 weight class) and Paul Johnson (ranked 22918 p4p, 262 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ain Habbawe
vs
Johnson

175 cm
25
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

189 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Basic striking
Very strong

Basic striking
Solid chin

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Ain Habbawe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habbawe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Habbawe ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Habbawe with a nice cross.
Habbawe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab.
Habbawe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws the left hand but Habbawe avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Habbawe, as that shot connected.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Habbawe moved out of range nicely.
Habbawe thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habbawe delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a hook but Habbawe blocks it.
Habbawe tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Habbawe misses with a straight left.
Habbawe lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Habbawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Habbawe blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Habbawe connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Habbawe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Habbawe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Habbawe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Habbawe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson looks to land a combination but Habbawe avoids it well.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Habbawe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Habbawe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Habbawe lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paul Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Habbawe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson motions for Habbawe to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Habbawe 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.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Habbawe takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Habbawe.
Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Habbawe throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ain Habbawe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Habbawe misses with a low kick.
Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy.
Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Habbawe lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Habbawe throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habbawe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Habbawe connects with a body shot.
Al Ain Habbawe is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Habbawe misses the jab.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Habbawe counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab.
Habbawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Habbawe misses with a hook to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Habbawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Habbawe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Habbawe misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Habbawe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Habbawe misses.
Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Habbawe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Habbawe there.
Habbawe lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe blocks a jab.
Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Habbawe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Habbawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Habbawe checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Habbawe counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Habbawe lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Habbawe. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson throws the left hand but Habbawe avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Habbawe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Habbawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Habbawe cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Habbawe saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ain Habbawe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Habbawe.
Habbawe lands a head shot.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Habbawe throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target.
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!
Habbawe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habbawe cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Habbawe counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habbawe.
Habbawe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Habbawe clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Habbawe checks it
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Habbawe is able to avoid easily.
Good exchange - Habbawe coming out on top.
Johnson misses with a hook. Habbawe ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a left hand
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Habbawe counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Habbawe slips the punch.
Habbawe blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Habbawe saw that one coming.
Habbawe takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Habbawe checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Habbawe is just out of range.
Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe.
Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Habbawe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Habbawe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Habbawe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Habbawe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Habbawe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Ain Habbawe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ain Habbawe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Habbawe 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ain Habbawe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Cowboy (ranked 7222 p4p, 253 weight class) and Bobby Green (ranked 7217 p4p, 252 weight class). Cowboy has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Alex Cowboy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cowboy
vs
Green

150 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

169 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Cowboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Green!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Cowboy is breathing heavily.
Cowboy moves away from the strike by Green.
Cowboy ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Cowboy walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Green! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fred Antunes (ranked 24759 p4p, 168 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 19872 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Antunes
vs
Birchack

165 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

159 cm
31
138 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Birchack.
It looked like Antunes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Antunes lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Birchack goes down! The ref sends Antunes to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Birchack is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Antunes misses with a double jab.
Antunes misses with a two punch combination.
Birchack walks straight into a solid jab from Antunes. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Antunes follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Birchack out cold! Birchack toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Antunes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Raphael Antunes (ranked 23183 p4p, 269 weight class) and Andrey Arlovski (ranked 7221 p4p, 251 weight class). Raphael Antunes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Antunes
vs
Arlovski

185 cm
28
290 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

218 cm
25
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Basic striking
Experienced

Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski moves out of range as Antunes strikes.
Arlovski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Antunes with a body shot.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antunes takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Raphael Antunes has been cut.

Arlovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antunes taking a breather.
Arlovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Arlovski gets an underhook and turns Antunes into the ropes.

Arlovski breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes throws a series of punches but Arlovski moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Arlovski.
Antunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arlovski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski tries to bum rush Antunes with a series of wild strikes but Antunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antunes throws a hook but Arlovski avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Antunes throws a leg kick but Arlovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Antunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Antunes misses with a hook.
Antunes misses with a few strikes there.

Arlovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Antunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlovski lands a damaging elbow.
Antunes looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arlovski tries to stall but Antunes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Antunes misses with a punch to the body.
Antunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
Antunes throws a front kick aimed at Arlovski's knee but Arlovski avoids it well.
Antunes tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlovski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arlovski scores with a head kick. Antunes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Arlovski looks winded!
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!
Arlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Antunes throws the kick towards the body but Arlovski avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a nice head kick!
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
Antunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arlovski checks it well.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski tries to clinch there but Antunes circles away.
Antunes misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arlovski.
Antunes swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Arlovski counter with a right hand.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes misses with a hook
and Arlovski counters with a left and a right that stings Antunes.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a right hand

and Arlovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.
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!

Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arlovski counters with a head kick. That will keep Antunes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arlovski is looking to clinch.
Antunes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Arlovski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Antunes throws a push kick but Arlovski slaps the foot to one side.
Antunes misses with a wild combination.
Arlovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski tries to clinch there but Antunes circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Antunes's cut.
That's time! Antunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Antunes misses with a combination
and Arlovski counters with a series of strikes. Antunes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Antunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Antunes misses with a leg kick.
Antunes sets himself, and Arlovski steps forward looking for the clinch! Antunes avoids it this time.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arlovski forces Antunes back against the ropes and clinches.

Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.

Arlovski clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arlovski slips a straight right by Antunes.
Antunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski is trying to stall.
Antunes is trying to stall.
Arlovski looking to stall.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a kick to the body.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Arlovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski trying to control the position but instead, Antunes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arlovski into the ropes.
Antunes tries to throw a body punch but Arlovski avoids it by throwing Antunes back against the ropes.
Antunes trying to stall but Arlovski improves his position.
Arlovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws a head punch that misses.
Arlovski taking a breather.
Arlovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arlovski tries to land knees in the clinch but Antunes avoids the damage to the body.
Antunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Antunes misses with a body punch.

Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
Antunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arlovski counters with a left and a right that stings Antunes.
Raphael Antunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arlovski. Antunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Antunes is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Arlovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Antunes is trying to push Arlovski away but Arlovski has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Antunes looking to stall.

Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Arlovski closes the distance and pushes Antunes back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arlovski blocks an uppercut.
Arlovski landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raphael Antunes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arlovski wants to slow Antunes down by chopping away at his legs.

Arlovski clinches.
Arlovski scores with a knee to the head.

Arlovski breaks the clinch.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Arlovski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes throws a leg kick but Arlovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arlovski lands with a right hand.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes throws a head kick but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski tries to clinch up.
Antunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antunes tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Arlovski instigates a clinch.
Arlovski digs a right hand into Antunes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antunes's gas tank.
Arlovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Antunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Antunes controls the action.
Antunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Antunes is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes looking to stall.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arlovski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arlovski! But no joy.

Arlovski pushes Antunes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Antunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlovski has Antunes pressed against the ropes, preventing Antunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antunes. Arlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlovski tries to counter with a clinch but Antunes shakes him off and moves away.
Antunes misses with a low kick.
Antunes throws a right hand that Arlovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlovski also avoids with ease.
Arlovski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Antunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raphael Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antunes misses with a wild body shot.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Antunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arlovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arlovski lands a high kick!
Arlovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antunes misses with a wild body shot.

Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski avoiding damage as Antunes throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes avoiding damage as Arlovski throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antunes throws an overhand right that lands on Arlovski's shoulder, as Arlovski tries to avoid the shot.
Raphael Antunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrey Arlovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlovski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Arlovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arlovski 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Arlovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kile Jr V (ranked 5666 p4p, 120 weight class) and Mahamed Ali (ranked 7220 p4p, 255 weight class). Jr V has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Kile Jr V has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jr V
vs
Ali

172 cm
25
163 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Brawler
Very confident

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kile Jr V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahamed Ali!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Jr V slips the punch.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jr V momentarily.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Jr V's shoulder, as Jr V tries to avoid the shot.
Jr V throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Jr V.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jr V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr V.
Ali connects with a jab.

It looks like Kile Jr V has been cut.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali misses with a hook
and Jr V counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jr V throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Jr V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr V.
Mahamed Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Jr V.
Jr V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali throws a hook but Jr V blocks it.
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!
Jr V staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
A combination from Jr V does no damage.
Jr V is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jr V misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Jr V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a hook but Jr V blocks it.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Jr V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Jr V with an uppercut!
Jr V moves out of range of the strikes.
Jr V connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Jr V moves away from the strike by Ali.
Jr V throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jr V misses with a double jab.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Jr V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Jr V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Jr V misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Jr V misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr V throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Jr V moved out of range.
Jr V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali throws a jab when Jr V was well out of range.
Jr V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali throws a jab when Jr V was well out of range.
Jr V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Jr V throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Jr V saw that one coming.
As Ali looks to move away, Jr V throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jr V goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Jr V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Jr V saw that one coming.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Jr V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali misses the jab.
Jr V keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr V.
Jr V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
As Ali looks to move away, Jr V throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Jr V tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Ali misses.
Jr V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Jr V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr V ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Jr V seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jr V looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jr V scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr V throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Jr V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jr V is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Jr V ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Jr V looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ali misses the jab.
Jr V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Jr V ducks down to avoid it.
Jr V is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jr V lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Jr V misses.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Kile Jr V will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kile Jr V's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ali throws a hook but Jr V blocks it.
Jr V is looking for a counter combo.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Kile Jr V is winning the standup battle so far.
Jr V slips under a jab from Ali.

Jr V closes the distance and clinches.
Jr V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jr V lands a shoulder strike.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Jr V has him pressed against the ropes.
Ali wants to break free but Jr V has control.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Jr V is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Ali connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Jr V onto his butt! Jr V bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jr V momentarily.
Jr V slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr V.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jr V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Jr V is out of range.
Ali closes the distance and catches Jr V with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Jr V is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Jr V is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Jr V is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ali takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mahamed Ali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 6562 p4p, 131 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 20684 p4p, 158 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Louise
vs
Al Hammad

166 cm
25
140 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

179 cm
33
160 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Basic striking
Granite chin

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olivier Louise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Bashaad Al Hammad has been cut.
Al Hammad takes one to the chin there.
Al Hammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Hammad throws a lazy uppercut
and Louise counters with a left to the body.
Louise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Hammad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Al Hammad misses
and Louise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Louise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Louise moves out of range as Al Hammad strikes.
Al Hammad throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Louise 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hammad looks winded!
Louise cracks Al Hammad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Hammad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Hammad misses with a hook
and Louise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Hammad throws a sloppy head kick
and Louise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Hammad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Louise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Louise connects with a body shot.
Al Hammad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Louise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a combination
and Louise counters with a left to the body.
Louise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Al Hammad is rocked!
Louise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Hammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Louise finish him?
Al Hammad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Louise lands a jab.
Louise connects with a body shot that sends Al Hammad's belly button to the back.
Louise is looking to wear down Al Hammad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Louise cracks Al Hammad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Hammad walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Olivier Louise!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 2845 p4p, 54 weight class) and Bad Boy (ranked 4298 p4p, 174 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Anthony Pettis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Pettis
vs
Boy

167 cm
36
143 lbs
35 - 18 - 1

170 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 35 - 18 - 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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Pettis lands a two punch combo.
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
Boy connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettis!
Boy throws a low kick but Pettis moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boy has eaten all the pies!
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pettis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boy throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis scores with a one two! Boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pettis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boy backs up against the ropes.
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Pettis both land. Nice combination.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pettis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Pettis looks to land a combination. Boy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Pettis scores with a one two! Boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boy throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick from Boy.
Boy throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Boy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Boy.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis lands 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!
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
Pettis tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pettis is able to avoid easily.
Pettis scores with a one two! Boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Boy looks to move away, Pettis throws a big counter combo but Boy just gets out of the way.
Pettis scores with a three punch combo!
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
Some wild striking there from Boy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a body kick.
Pettis throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Boy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pettis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pettis.
Bad Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy misses with the combination.
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Pettis feints a jab promting Boy to slip. Pettis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pettis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pettis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A clash of legs there as Pettis blocks the low kick.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Boy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pettis lands a two punch combo.
Boy looks to land a combination but Pettis avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boy.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pettis.
Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Pettis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Boy.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Pettis lands a two punch combo.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pettis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Boy.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pettis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Boy.
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pettis works over Boy's head and body with a nice combination.
Pettis throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Boy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettis.
A left and a right from Pettis both land. Nice combination.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettis!
Pettis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pettis duly obliges.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Boy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boy duly obliges.
Pettis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boy back to the ropes. Pettis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis stalks Boy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boy's face. Boy staggers backwards, shaken.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Boy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis scores with a one two! Boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pettis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pettis duly obliges.
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettis!
Pettis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Pettis scores with a one two! Boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Pettis's leg but Pettis calmly moves out of range.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Boy.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettis!
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pettis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pettis moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Boy throws a leg kick but Pettis moved away.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pettis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Boy looks to move away, Pettis throws a big counter combo but Boy just gets out of the way.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Boy.
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Boy misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Boy.
Pettis throws a combination. Boy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pettis lands a two punch combo.
Boy throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pettis.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boy throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Pettis lands a jab-cross combination.
Pettis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pettis.
Pettis scores with a one two! Boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pettis duly obliges.
A head kick misses from Boy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Boy throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pettis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boy backs up against the ropes.
Boy misses with the combination.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Boy.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pettis.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Pettis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boy back to the ropes. Pettis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis scores with a one two! Boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettis.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Pettis is out of range.
Pettis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Boy throws a leg kick but Pettis moved away.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis feints a jab promting Boy to slip. Pettis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pettis avoids a kick to the body.
Boy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Pettis lands with a nice combination. Boy backs away looking to recover.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis stalks Boy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boy's face. Boy staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pettis throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pettis throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Bad Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Pettis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pettis 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2470 p4p, 45 weight class) and Kile Jr Illl (ranked 23620 p4p, 279 weight class). Kile Jr Illl will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Santos
vs
Jr Illl

175 cm
36
137 lbs
46 - 14 - 1

190 cm
26
339 lbs
20 - 3 - 0

Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Determined

Sin City Allstars

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 46 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kile Jr Illl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos stalks Jr Illl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jr Illl's face. Jr Illl staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Kile Jr Illl has been cut.

Santos clips Jr Illl with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Jr Illl a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr Illl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jr Illl! But no joy.
Santos looks to land a combination but Jr Illl avoids it well.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jr Illl swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jr Illl face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ricco McGregor (ranked 7008 p4p, 247 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 3476 p4p, 72 weight class). The key to victory for Ricco McGregor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McGregor
vs
Santos

212 cm
19
300 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Very strong

Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco McGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor 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 Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Santos misses
and McGregor counters with an inside leg kick.
Santos misses with a body punch
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Santos.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Erberth Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
A head kick by Santos misses
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
As Santos backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
McGregor blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
A low kick from Santos is predictable there
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santos throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erberth Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Santos misses
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricco McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Santos looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor jabs at Santos's body.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Santos misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor counters with an outside leg kick.
Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricco McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Santos throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McGregor there.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Santos really felt that one!
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Santos is predictable there
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos misses with the combination.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
Santos throws a leg kick
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Santos misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with a hook.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santos misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Santos.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor counters with a nice body kick.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Santos misses with a leg kick
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor had his way with Erberth Santos in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Santos tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
A head kick misses from Santos.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santos.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos avoided it.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
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!
Santos misses with a head kick.
Erberth Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Santos throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Santos.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
Santos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricco McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erberth Santos.
Well McGregor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor retains his super heavyweight title!