PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cid
vs
Kamakawiwo Ole

175 cm
40
155 lbs
39 - 16 - 0

179 cm
30
160 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamakawiwo Ole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamakawiwo Ole manages to avoid it.
Kamakawiwo Ole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook but Cid blocks it.
Cid swings for the body but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.

Cid rushes Kamakawiwo Ole and presses him up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a left hand.
Cid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the elbow strike from Cid, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kamakawiwo Ole as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cid is stalling here.
Cid letting Kamakawiwo Ole take a breather here.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoiding damage as Cid throws knees to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole prevents a body shot from Cid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.

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

Cid moves into the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cid looking to slow down the pace here.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Kamakawiwo Ole won't want to take too many of those.

Cid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Cid misses.
Cid lands with a good body shot.
Cid misses with a wild combination.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a front kick aimed at Cid's knee but Cid avoids it well.
Cid tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
And Kamakawiwo Ole tries to counter it with a takedown but Cid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a low kick but Cid avoids it.
Cid is looking to counter the offense by Kamakawiwo Ole and move into the clinch.
Xavier Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakawiwo Ole swats away the attempt to clinch by Cid.
Cid keeps Kamakawiwo Ole at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamakawiwo Ole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cid lands with a slapping head kick.
Cid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cid connects with a body shot that sends Kamakawiwo Ole's belly button to the back.

Cid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kamakawiwo Ole fails to land.
Cid crunches a lovely knee into Kamakawiwo Ole's ribcage.
Cid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamakawiwo Ole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a hook that snaps the head of Cid backwards.
Cid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cid is keeping busy.

Cid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a low kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the body shot from Cid.
Cid scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamakawiwo Ole should have avoided that one.
Cid scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole swats away the attempt to clinch by Cid.
Cid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Cid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamakawiwo Ole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole leaning against his opponent.
Cid letting Kamakawiwo Ole take a breather here.
Cid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Kamakawiwo Ole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cid throws a nice head kick!
Cid swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Cid has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cid misses with the combination.
Kamakawiwo Ole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cid tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Cid. Beautiful body shot.
Xavier Cid is winning the standup battle so far.
Cid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole is just out of range.
Cid scores with a jab to the body.
Cid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamakawiwo Ole can do to turn this around?
Cid takes a swing at Kamakawiwo Ole's ribcage but misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cid works over Kamakawiwo Ole's head and body with a nice combination.
Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cid misses with a head kick.
Cid throws a front kick that sends Kamakawiwo Ole stumbling back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole was well out of range. Poor timing from Cid.
Cid is looking to wear down Kamakawiwo Ole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cid moves away from the strike by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole works Cid's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Xavier Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cid fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Cid.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeps the fight on the outside.
Cid avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Cid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cid!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to land a body kick but Cid moved away.
Cid throws a head kick that half lands.
Cid thuds a left hand into Kamakawiwo Ole's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Cid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't seem phased though.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamakawiwo Ole's calf.
Cid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kamakawiwo Ole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamakawiwo Ole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Cid rushes Kamakawiwo Ole and presses him up against the ropes.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a shoulder strike.
Cid misses with a knee strike.
Cid misses with a knee strike.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Cid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Cid.
Cid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamakawiwo Ole feints a counter leg kick.
Cid doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamakawiwo Ole circles away.
Cid connects with an inside leg kick.
Cid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole is just out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cid defends it well.
A shot to the liver by Cid. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Cid misses with a low kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws out a counter right but Cid avoids it with no problem.
Cid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cid throws a head kick but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a looping right hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Cid with a nice cross.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the body shot from Cid.
A head kick misses from Kamakawiwo Ole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cid throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cid looks to land a combination but Kamakawiwo Ole avoids it well.
Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Cid clinches up against the ropes.
Cid lands with a left to the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes an elbow to the temple.
Cid is looking to control Kamakawiwo Ole's arms but Kamakawiwo Ole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cid has his back to the ropes.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kamakawiwo Ole jumps guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamakawiwo Ole, not yet.
Cid is looking to stand up but Kamakawiwo Ole won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamakawiwo Ole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamakawiwo Ole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cid defends it well.
Cid swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Cid instigates a clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants a takedown but no success here.

Kamakawiwo Ole gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cid regains guard.
Cid looking for a sweep. Not yet Cid, not yet.
Cid trying to control the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to work some ground and pound but Cid has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cid trying to keep a closed guard but Kamakawiwo Ole is proving a slippery customer.
Kamakawiwo Ole with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control but Cid is working from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cid controlling Kamakawiwo Ole's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Cid misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cid scores with a head kick.
Cid tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole is having none of it.
Kamakawiwo Ole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a low kick as Cid jumps back.
Cid moves in looking to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole pushes him off.
Cid works Kamakawiwo Ole's body with a nice hook.
Cid misses with a body shot
and Kamakawiwo Ole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cid lands a right hook to the body.
Cid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamakawiwo Ole momentarily.
Kamakawiwo Ole closes the distance and clinches up with Cid, looking for a takedown. Kamakawiwo Ole pushes Cid against the ropes but Cid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cid misses with a combination
letting Kamakawiwo Ole counter with a right hand.
Cid punishes Kamakawiwo Ole's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cid tries to clinch there but Kamakawiwo Ole circles away.
Kamakawiwo Ole feints a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Cid tenderised Kamakawiwo Ole's leg. Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cid is looking to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole is avoiding it.
Xavier Cid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamakawiwo Ole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a takedown attempt - Cid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xavier Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Kamakawiwo Ole.

Cid moves into the clinch.
Cid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to pull guard but Cid forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamakawiwo Ole.
Xavier Cid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kamakawiwo Ole's brow.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cid backwards.
Cid lands a knee to the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position but instead, Cid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamakawiwo Ole into the ropes.

Kamakawiwo Ole has clasped his hands together around Cid's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Kamakawiwo Ole goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cid rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamakawiwo Ole's guard! Nice work there by Cid!

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Cid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cid!
Our winner, Xavier Cid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.