PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salaheddine Aiteouakrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Conrad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salaheddine Aiteouakrim's chin.

Conrad
vs
Aiteouakrim

195 cm
31
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

192 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad fails to land the takedown.
Aiteouakrim looks to land a left hand but Conrad moved out of range nicely.
Aiteouakrim misses with a shot to the body
and Conrad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aiteouakrim throws a jab when Conrad was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Conrad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conrad.
Conrad throws out a loose jab but Aiteouakrim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiteouakrim throws a right hand that Conrad ducks under and follows up with a left that Conrad also avoids with ease.
Aiteouakrim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conrad dives in and grabs Aiteouakrim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aiteouakrim pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body punch
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
A big left from Aiteouakrim misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Aiteouakrim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aiteouakrim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aiteouakrim lands with a right to the head.
Aiteouakrim pushes Conrad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conrad wants a takedown but no success here.
Aiteouakrim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aiteouakrim stops a takedown attempt from Conrad.

Aiteouakrim breaks from the clinch.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aiteouakrim gets a clinch.

Aiteouakrim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aiteouakrim misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Aiteouakrim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aiteouakrim leaves Conrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conrad dives in and grabs Aiteouakrim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aiteouakrim pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim tries to bum rush Conrad with a series of wild strikes but Conrad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aiteouakrim.
Conrad slips under a jab from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim lands with a shot to the body.
Conrad needs to keep his hands up - Aiteouakrim had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Aiteouakrim tries to clinch up
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Aiteouakrim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conrad doesn't seem phased though.
Aiteouakrim throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Aiteouakrim finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot.
Aiteouakrim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conrad drops his hands momentarily and Aiteouakrim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Aiteouakrim.
Conrad scores with a hook to the body. Aiteouakrim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aiteouakrim as he avoids it easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Conrad. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Aiteouakrim digs a good body shot into Conrad's ribs.
Conrad is breathing heavily.
Aiteouakrim looks to land a combination but Conrad avoids it well.
Aiteouakrim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conrad moves out of range of the leg kick from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conrad.
Conrad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aiteouakrim throws a shot from downtown. Conrad moves away and avoids it.
Aiteouakrim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aiteouakrim throws a right and a left that Conrad avoids nicely.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conrad.
A telegraphed right hand from Conrad misses the target.
Aiteouakrim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conrad at a distance.
Conrad throws a jab but it's blocked by Aiteouakrim.
Conrad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aiteouakrim to score with a decent uppercut.
Conrad moves forwards but Aiteouakrim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aiteouakrim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conrad has time to react.

Conrad is rocked!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Conrad up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Aiteouakrim from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Conrad's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.