RVT 15 - McGregor vs Santos II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fred Antunes (ranked 6848 p4p, 116 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 22507 p4p, 139 weight class). Fred Antunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Antunes
vs
Pereira

180 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

168 cm
28
129 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

Solid boxing
Good chin

Counter fighter
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes jabs at Pereira's body.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Antunes misses its target.
Antunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira throws out a counter right but Antunes avoids it with no problem.
Pereira takes one on the button.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Antunes works the jab nicely.
Antunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Antunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Antunes.
Antunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Antunes moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antunes looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pereira misses with a left hand
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Antunes scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Antunes.
Pereira defending well as Antunes loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Antunes slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Antunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Antunes catches Pereira right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a shot to the body
and Antunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Antunes throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira misses with a combination
enabling Antunes to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Antunes misses the target.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Antunes scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pereira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Antunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antunes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Antunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Antunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Antunes dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body punch
and Antunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antunes misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice straight punches there by Antunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antunes.
Antunes misses with a looping right.
Antunes looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Antunes counter with a right hand.
Pereira misses with a hook
enabling Antunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antunes catches Pereira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Antunes.

Pereira is rocked!
Pereira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Antunes finish him?
Antunes closes the distance and catches Pereira with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Pereira is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Pereira is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Pereira is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Antunes takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fred Antunes!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bad Boy (ranked 5257 p4p, 168 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 20470 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boy
vs
Dos Santos

170 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

180 cm
32
175 lbs
20 - 24 - 2

Solid boxing
Good chin

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 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Boy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Santos.
Boy tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boy is able to avoid easily.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos throws a push kick but Boy slaps the foot to one side.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bad Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
A head kick from Boy lands but Dos Santos takes it in his stride.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Santos! But no joy.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
Bad Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Boy throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boy.
Boy is looking for a counter combo.
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Santos backs up against the ropes.
Dos Santos swinging wildly here.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Boy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Boy defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Boy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
It looked like Boy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Boy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy tried to score with a low kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Boy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos tries to score with a low kick but Boy moves his leg out of the way.
Boy misses with the combination.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Santos! But no joy.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cicero Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Boy.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boy checks a leg kick.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy tried to score with a low kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Dos Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Cicero Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy misses with a body kick.
Boy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Dos Santos looks to move away, Boy throws a big counter combo but Dos Santos just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Dos Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Boy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boy throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dos Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boy tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Boy.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
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!
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boy is able to avoid easily.
Boy throws a big counter combination but Dos Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Boy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Boy tries to land a leg kick but Dos Santos saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Boy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bad Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Boy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Boy.
Boy tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boy.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Boy blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Boy avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Boy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dos Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boy lands a head kick. Dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Dos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy moves out of range as Dos Santos throws a body kick.
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy lands a front kick.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Boy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Boy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Boy.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Boy blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Boy misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Bad Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Boy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Santos 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Dos Santos!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Karin Olegav (ranked 20270 p4p, 132 weight class) and Ohil Bahaly (ranked 6409 p4p, 112 weight class). Ohil Bahaly told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Olegav
vs
Bahaly

186 cm
34
194 lbs
11 - 17 - 1

180 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Solid boxing
KO power

Great elbows
Powerful

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 11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karin Olegav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ohil Bahaly!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olegav throws a nice looking combination but Bahaly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olegav moves out of the way of the counter high kick from Bahaly.
Olegav looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Bahaly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bahaly leaning his opponent against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Olegav just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bahaly's brow.
Bahaly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Karin Olegav has been cut.
Bahaly lands a damaging elbow.
Bahaly avoiding damage.
Olegav tries to break free but Bahaly pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bahaly stalling.
Bahaly lands a damaging elbow.

Karin Olegav's cut is getting worse.
Bahaly lands a damaging elbow.
Olegav avoiding damage as Bahaly throws knees to the body.
Olegav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegav wants to stall.
Bahaly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bahaly landing knees to the body.
Olegav takes an elbow to the forehead.

Karin Olegav's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bahaly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Olegav up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Bahaly to work.
Bahaly lands an elbow that stopped Olegav in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Karin Olegav's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bahaly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Karin Olegav's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ohil Bahaly!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Kimura (ranked 20333 p4p, 127 weight class) and Alex Cowboy (ranked 24410 p4p, 197 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kimura
vs
Cowboy

168 cm
34
157 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

150 cm
26
300 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

Counter fighter
Good chin

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 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cowboy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the ropes.
Cowboy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowboy avoids the elbow strike from Kimura, against the ropes.
Cowboy trying to control the position but instead, Kimura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cowboy into the ropes.
Cowboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cowboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimura has double underhooks.
Cowboy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Cowboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws an overhand right that lands on Cowboy's shoulder, as Cowboy tries to avoid the shot.
Cowboy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura throws a body kick that misses.
Cowboy swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowboy scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Michael Kimura has been cut.

Cowboy instigates a clinch.
Kimura can't find room to land a body shot as Cowboy controls the action.
Kimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kimura can't find room to land a body shot as Cowboy controls the action.

Cowboy manages to break the clinch.

Cowboy moves into the clinch.
Cowboy is stalling here.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but Cowboy blocks it.
Cowboy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kimura.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Kimura.
Kimura tries a body shot but Cowboy blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowboy controls his hands.
Cowboy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cowboy.
Kimura throws an elbow but it misses.
Cowboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowboy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kimura avoids the damage to the body.
Cowboy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Cowboy as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowboy stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cowboy.
The crowd are getting on Cowboy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kimura tries to work over Cowboy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cowboy.

Kimura gets tackled into the ropes by Cowboy. Cowboy maintains the clinch.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Kimura.
Cowboy blocks an uppercut.
Cowboy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.

Cowboy breaks from the clinch.
Kimura takes one on the button.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Cowboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura throws a body kick that misses.

Cowboy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura.
Kimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowboy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.

Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kimura.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cowboy checks a low kick from Kimura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Michael Kimura's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowboy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Alex Cowboy should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cowboy misses with the combination.

Cowboy has managed to clinch.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowboy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Cowboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cowboy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cowboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Cowboy.
Kimura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cowboy darts in and clinches Kimura up against the ropes.
Cowboy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowboy avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Cowboy missing with knees to the body.
Cowboy stalls.
Cowboy avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Kimura working aggressively here.

Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kimura walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Cowboy rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Kimura has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cowboy has Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimura has double underhooks.
Kimura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowboy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kimura is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.
Cowboy is looking to control Kimura's arms but Kimura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cowboy has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowboy.
Cowboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cowboy is defending well for now.
Kimura misses with a body punch.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura.

Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Kimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cowboy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cowboy lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Kimura goes down! The ref sends Cowboy to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Kimura 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!

Michael Kimura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cowboy misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cowboy. Those never looked like landing.

Cowboy instigates a clinch.
Cowboy blocks a body shot from Kimura.
Kimura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cowboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowboy avoids the elbow strike from Kimura, against the ropes.
Cowboy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowboy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Cowboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Cowboy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cowboy.
Cowboy is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the ropes.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Cowboy breaks the clinch.
Cowboy is looking to clinch but Kimura is avoiding it.
Cowboy misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Cowboy manages to avoid it.
Cowboy avoids the head kick by Kimura.

Cowboy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cowboy will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kimura swings for the body but Cowboy moves out of range.
As Kimura backs off Cowboy throws a huge counter combo but Kimura manages to avoid it all.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Cowboy moves out of range.
Kimura throws a leg kick

and before Kimura can reset, Cowboy rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Kimura is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!

Kimura is rocked!

Cowboy rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowboy.
Kimura seems to have got his legs back now.

Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Cowboy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy throws a low kick but Kimura avoids it.

Cowboy moves into range and clinches up with Kimura.
Cowboy wants to stall.
Kimura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowboy managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Cowboy stalls.
Kimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowboy.
Kimura missing with knees to the body.

Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Cowboy throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cowboy counters with a three punch combo that has Kimura backing up. Kimura nods at Cowboy to acknowledge the strikes.

Jeez, Michael Kimura's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Kimura's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Cowboy!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nicky Ryan (ranked 21264 p4p, 125 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 24343 p4p, 131 weight class). Nicky Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ryan
vs
Johnson

184 cm
32
144 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

178 cm
26
162 lbs
6 - 7 - 2

Counter fighter
KO power

Dangerous knees
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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Demitrious Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Ryan moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Despite the aggression on Johnson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Johnson .
Ryan takes a swing at Johnson 's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Demitrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ryan tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ryan 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.
Johnson throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Johnson tries to get set, Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ryan tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Johnson .
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ryan.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Johnson .
A head kick misses from Johnson .
Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Johnson .
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
As Johnson tries to get set, Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson 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.

A close round but Demitrious Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ryan throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Johnson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Johnson misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicky Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan misses the jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Johnson .
As Johnson tries to get set, Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan misses the jab.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson .
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryan.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryan.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson .
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Ryan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ryan staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson .
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicky Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson .
Johnson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the combination.
As Johnson tries to get set, Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson .
Ryan is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Ryan misses the jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Johnson slips a jab from Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson .
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson .
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ryan misses with the combination.
No joy there for Johnson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson .
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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 Nicky Ryan.
Well Ryan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Ryan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Raphael Antunes (ranked 22806 p4p, 188 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 20376 p4p, 129 weight class). Al Hammad has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Antunes
vs
Al Hammad

185 cm
28
290 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

179 cm
34
160 lbs
13 - 20 - 0

Basic striking
Experienced

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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad moves out of range as Antunes strikes.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Al Hammad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Hammad looks winded!
Antunes throws a head kick but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the side of Antunes's head but Antunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antunes avoids the body shot from Al Hammad.
Antunes tries to counter by clinching up but Al Hammad breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Al Hammad looks to land a combination but Antunes avoids it well.
Antunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Antunes misses with a low kick.
Antunes tries to land a front kick but Al Hammad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad moves out of range as Antunes throws a body kick.
Antunes throws a right and a left that Al Hammad avoids nicely.
Antunes misses with a two punch combination.
Antunes avoids the body shot from Al Hammad.
Antunes slips a straight right by Al Hammad.
Antunes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Al Hammad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Al Hammad throws the left hand but Antunes avoids the punch easily.
Al Hammad throws a jab when Antunes was well out of range.
Antunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Hammad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Hammad 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 Antunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Antunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Antunes misses with a straight left.
Al Hammad throws a right hand that Antunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Antunes also avoids with ease.
Antunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Hammad was well out of range. Poor timing from Antunes.
Al Hammad throws a predictable looking body shot

and Antunes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Antunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Antunes stalls.
Al Hammad managing to block the knees to the body from Antunes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Antunes fails to land.
Al Hammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Antunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Hammad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Hammad tries to land a knee to the head but Antunes blocks with his arms.
Antunes tries to throw a body punch but Al Hammad avoids it by throwing Antunes back against the ropes.
Al Hammad trying to land knees to the body.
Antunes avoids the elbow strike from Al Hammad, against the ropes.
Antunes trying to land knees to the body.
Antunes managing to block the knees to the body from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antunes effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Al Hammad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Antunes's brow.
Al Hammad looking to throw knees to the head but Antunes is blocking nicely.
Antunes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Antunes stalling against the ropes.
Antunes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Al Hammad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Hammad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Antunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Al Hammad working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Hammad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Antunes holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Al Hammad managing to block the knees to the body from Antunes.
Al Hammad tries to throw a body punch but Antunes avoids it by throwing Al Hammad back against the ropes.
Al Hammad tries a body shot but Antunes blocks it.
Antunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Antunes effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raphael Antunes.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Antunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad ducks under a wild hook from Antunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Hammad! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Hammad misses the target.
Antunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Hammad throws out the jab.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Hammad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Hammad blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Al Hammad thumps Antunes with a low kick.
Al Hammad misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad swings for the body but Antunes moves out of range.
That kick from Antunes tenderised Al Hammad's leg. Al Hammad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Hammad is breathing heavily.
Al Hammad misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Al Hammad. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Al Hammad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes slips a jab from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a body shot but no joy.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Al Hammad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raphael Antunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Hammad takes a swing at Antunes's ribcage but misses.
Antunes throws a series of punches but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Antunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Hammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Antunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Antunes misses.
Al Hammad takes a swing at Antunes's ribcage but misses.
Antunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
Raphael Antunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Al Hammad misses.
Antunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Hammad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Hammad misses with a head kick.
Antunes throws a series of punches but Al Hammad avoids them all with ease.
Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Antunes avoids it with no problem.
Antunes ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Some bone on bone action there as Antunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Al Hammad moves out of range of the strikes.
Antunes misses with a leg kick.
Al Hammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
Antunes dodges the punch combination from Al Hammad.
Antunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws a body punch but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Antunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hammad can do to turn this around?
Antunes throws a body punch but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Antunes moves out of range as Al Hammad strikes.
Bashaad Al Hammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Hammad blocks the leg kick.
Al Hammad avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antunes. Al Hammad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Hammad looks to land a left hand but Antunes moved out of range nicely.
Antunes throws a head kick but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Antunes ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Antunes staying out of range there.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Hammad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot.
Antunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Hammad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Antunes.
Antunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Antunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Hammad defending well as Antunes loads up on a big left hand.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot.
Antunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Hammad looks to land a right hand but Antunes moved out of range.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael Antunes will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!

Antunes moves away from the strike by Al Hammad.
Antunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Al Hammad is predictable there

and Antunes counters by moving into the clinch.
Antunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Antunes stalls.
Antunes missing with knees to the body.
Antunes trying to control the position but instead, Al Hammad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Antunes into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Antunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antunes throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes throws a leg kick but Al Hammad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Antunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Antunes. Those never looked like landing.
Al Hammad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Al Hammad misses.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Antunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Antunes saw that one coming.
Al Hammad connects with a leg kick. Antunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Hammad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Antunes slips the punch.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Al Hammad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes looks to throw the jab but Al Hammad is out of range.
Antunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Antunes is just out of range.
Al Hammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Antunes.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes throws a series of punches but Al Hammad avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
Antunes is looking to counter the offense by Al Hammad and move into the clinch.
Antunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Hammad moves away.
Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Antunes avoids it with no problem.
Antunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Hammad is just out of range.
Antunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antunes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antunes.
Antunes misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Antunes. Those never looked like landing.
Antunes checks the leg kick.
Al Hammad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antunes throwing a counter right hand but Al Hammad manages to avoid it.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Hammad moves away from the strike by Antunes.
Al Hammad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes moves out of range as Al Hammad strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Antunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Hammad.
Antunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Al Hammad looks to move away, Antunes throws a big counter combo but Al Hammad just gets out of the way.
Antunes is looking to wear down Al Hammad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Antunes avoids it with no problem.
Al Hammad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antunes swings for the body but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Antunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Antunes misses with a wild body shot.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hammad moves out of range easily.
Antunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Hammad.
Bashaad Al Hammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raphael Antunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antunes dodges the punch combination from Al Hammad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Antunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Antunes 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Antunes!

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 Illl (ranked 23227 p4p, 187 weight class) and Andrey Arlovski (ranked 24409 p4p, 192 weight class). Andrey Arlovski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jr Illl
vs
Arlovski

190 cm
27
367 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

218 cm
26
300 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Excellent boxer
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 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kile Jr Illl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr Illl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jr Illl misses the shot to the body.
Arlovski tries to clinch up
and Jr Illl counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Andrey Arlovski has been cut.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Jr Illl moves out of range.

Arlovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jr Illl is trying to break the clinch but Arlovski is controlling him.
Jr Illl works on Arlovski's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski prevents Jr Illl from breaking the clinch.
Arlovski blocking some punches.
Jr Illl scores with a shot to the side of Arlovski's head.
Jr Illl tries to break the clinch but Arlovski is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Illl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arlovski's efforts to push away.
Jr Illl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jr Illl taking a breather.
Jr Illl leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jr Illl lands with a left to the head.

Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jr Illl throws a jab when Arlovski was well out of range.
Arlovski throws an off balance right hand
and Jr Illl counters with a nice uppercut.
Jr Illl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arlovski lands a high kick!

It looks like Kile Jr Illl has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski glances at the clock... BAM! Jr Illl nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Arlovski crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Arlovski is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kile Jr Illl!
An intense looking Kile Jr Illl took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You need to train bitch!! I am the BEST FIGHTER of the world!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 3439 p4p, 83 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 1941 p4p, 44 weight class). Pettis has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rubens Charles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Pettis's chin.

Pettis
vs
Charles

167 cm
37
143 lbs
39 - 18 - 1

170 cm
27
138 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Counter fighter
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 39 - 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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pettis throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis looks to land a combination. Charles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Pettis checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Charles throws out a leg kick but Pettis moves out of range and Charles only half commits.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Charles looks to land a left hand but Pettis moved out of range nicely.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Pettis scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Pettis both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Pettis throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Charles! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Charles throws out a counter right but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Charles throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Charles.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Charles.
Charles misses with a head kick.
Pettis misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles throws a low kick but Pettis moves out of range easily.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Charles.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Charles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Charles throws out a counter right but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis checks the leg kick.
Charles throws the kick towards the body but Pettis avoids it.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Charles misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A bone on bone clash there as Pettis blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles throws out a counter right but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Charles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charles throws a low kick, looking for Pettis's leg but Pettis calmly moves out of range.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Charles 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.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Charles tried to score with a low kick but Pettis checks it.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Charles throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charles.
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Charles misses with a head kick.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Charles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Pettis blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Charles eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis looks to land a combination. Charles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Charles.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Charles misses.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles throws the kick towards the body but Pettis avoids it.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Pettis.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Charles misses with the combination.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pettis defending well as Charles loads up on a big left hand.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Charles looks for the body kick but Pettis saw that one coming.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charles swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Charles swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles wants to slow Pettis down by chopping away at his legs.
Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Charles! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Charles.
Charles misses with a leg kick.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Charles.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Charles misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Charles takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles throws a low kick but Pettis moves out of range easily.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Pettis checks a low kick from Charles.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Charles looks for the body kick but Pettis saw that one coming.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
Charles throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Charles.
It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pettis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pettis misses with the combination.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pettis throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Charles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pettis checks it well.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Charles throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
Pettis tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles is looking to chop away at Pettis's legs.
Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Charles looks like he wants to counter punch here.

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 Anthony Pettis.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 23071 p4p, 417 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 4489 p4p, 349 weight class). Mendes has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Rafael Mendes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Olivier Louise's chin.

Louise
vs
Mendes

166 cm
26
140 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
143 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olivier Louise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes looks winded!
Louise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Louise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes drops his hands momentarily and Louise takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Louise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Louise looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Louise scores with a shot to the body.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louise.
Mendes takes one on the button.
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!
Louise throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Louise catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Mendes stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Mendes walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!

Mendes is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Louise. Beautiful body shot.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Louise finish him?
Louise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Louise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendes doesn't seem bothered though.
Louise connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Mendes's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Mendes - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Olivier Louise!
Olivier Louise is the new featherweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ricco McGregor (ranked 7211 p4p, 184 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 3043 p4p, 72 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McGregor
vs
Santos

212 cm
20
300 lbs
17 - 2 - 0

175 cm
37
137 lbs
51 - 15 - 1

Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 17 - 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 51 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Santos lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGregor tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!

It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Santos feints a jab promting McGregor to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGregor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos avoided it.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos misses with a combination
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Santos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santos slips a straight right by McGregor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Santos blocks a jab.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor lands a head shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos misses with a combination
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
As McGregor backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos misses with a combination
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Santos's head back.
Gustavo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the ropes.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
Gustavo Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
Santos misses with the combination.
McGregor throws a low kick but Santos moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santos slips under a jab from McGregor.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos misses with a combination
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
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 throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Santos misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
McGregor is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
McGregor takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos feints a jab promting McGregor to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGregor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor works Santos's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricco McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
Gustavo Santos is the new super heavyweight champion!