PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ruud Overmars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennedy Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overmars comes to the ring accompanied by It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Michaels has chosen Folsom Prison Blues cover by Everlast as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Overmars
vs
Michaels

187 cm
23
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
33
212 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Q159
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White Gorilla Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Overmars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kennedy Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michaels has managed to clinch.
Michaels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overmars working hard to break the clinch.
Michaels pushes Overmars back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Overmars throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Overmars lands with a hook. Michaels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Overmars throws an off balance right hand

and Michaels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michaels.
Michaels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Overmars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Michaels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Overmars's efforts to push away.
Come on Michaels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Overmars tries to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Michaels to work.
Overmars misses with a body punch.
Michaels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Overmars or not.
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!
Michaels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Overmars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the ropes.
Overmars has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmars has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels pushes Overmars back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Michaels.
Overmars is breathing heavily.
Michaels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Michaels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overmars lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Overmars missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michaels.
Overmars throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michaels has Overmars pressed against the ropes, preventing Overmars from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Overmars feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michaels's calf.
Overmars checks a leg kick.
Overmars takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Overmars misses.

Michaels closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overmars's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michaels scores with a shoulder strike.
Michaels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Michaels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Overmars working hard to break the clinch.
Overmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Michaels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Overmars is trying to break free.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Overmars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the ropes.
Michaels tries a knee to the head but Overmars blocks it.
Michaels blocking some punches.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels throws a low kick but Overmars moves out of range easily.
Overmars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.

Overmars gets tackled into the ropes by Michaels. Michaels maintains the clinch.
Overmars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overmars misses with a low kick.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Overmars doesn't seem bothered though.
Michaels walks into a stiff left hand from Overmars.
Overmars connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Overmars saw that one coming.
Michaels connects with a solid leg kick.
Michaels connects with a solid leg kick.
Overmars fails to land with a series of punches.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overmars under the eye.
Overmars tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Michaels forces Overmars back against the ropes and clinches.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Overmars throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.

Michaels rushes Overmars and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Overmars is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks.
Overmars has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overmars backwards.

Michaels breaks the clinch.

Michaels forces Overmars back against the ropes and clinches.
Michaels lands with a right to the head.
Michaels takes a shot to the head.
Overmars tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Overmars working hard to break the clinch.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michaels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overmars tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overmars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the ropes.

Michaels breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
Michaels misses with a body kick.

Michaels instigates a clinch.
Michaels landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kennedy Michaels dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Michaels moves out of range of the body kick from Overmars.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Michaels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michaels slows down the pace here.
Michaels lands a body shot.
Overmars misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overmars misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
Overmars can't break the clinch.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overmars backwards.
Overmars can't break the clinch.
Michaels stalling in the clinch.
Michaels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overmars.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overmars is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks.
Michaels lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy Michaels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Overmars tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the ropes.
Overmars is trying to break the clinch but Michaels has him pressed against the ropes.

Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overmars throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Overmars slips a straight right by Michaels.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Overmars scores with a kick to the midsection.

Michaels gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Michaels digs a right hand into Overmars's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overmars's gas tank.
Michaels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Michaels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overmars's face.

It looks like Ruud Overmars has been cut.

Michaels breaks the clinch.
Overmars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Michaels rushes Overmars and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michaels.
Michaels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Overmars's efforts to push away.
Michaels is pushing Overmars up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels lands a head kick. Overmars smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Overmars is rocked!
Overmars throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
Oh Overmars is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.

Michaels has managed to clinch.
Michaels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Overmars lands.
Overmars throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Michaels moves into the clinch.
Overmars seems to have got his legs back now.
Overmars misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overmars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the ropes.
Michaels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Michaels as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Overmars's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Michaels breaks the clinch.

Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Michaels lands a shoulder strike.
Michaels lands a body punch.
Michaels digs a right hand into Overmars's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overmars's gas tank.

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

Michaels darts in and clinches Overmars up against the ropes.
Overmars is trying to force a seperation but Michaels has the dominant position.
Overmars wants to break the clinch but can't.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Overmars's ribs.
Michaels dips to his left and cracks Overmars with an uppercut!
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Overmars.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels feints and then cracks Overmars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overmars down.
Michaels works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Overmars misses.
Overmars throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Overmars misses the target.
Overmars is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overmars doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michaels pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Overmars trying to stall but Michaels improves his position.
Overmars is trying to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overmars misses with a punch to the body.
Overmars is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks.
Michaels lands a body punch.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overmars looks to land a body kick but Michaels moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kennedy Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruud Overmars'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michaels, right into the meat.
Michaels digs a good body shot into Overmars's ribs.

Michaels closes the distance and clinches.

Michaels breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Overmars.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Overmars moves out of range.
Overmars staying out of range there.
Overmars throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.

Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
Overmars tries to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling the position.
Overmars is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Overmars lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michaels or not.
Overmars wants to get back to striking at distance but Michaels won't allow it.

Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overmars misses with the combination.
Ruud Overmars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overmars misses with an uppercut.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Overmars.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overmars gets tackled into the ropes by Michaels. Michaels maintains the clinch.
Overmars wants to break free but Michaels has control.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Michaels scores with a shoulder strike.
Overmars looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michaels digs a right hand underneath Overmars's ribcage. Overmars let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Michaels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Michaels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michaels lands a shot to the body.
Overmars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michaels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels stalling in the clinch.

Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Overmars paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a head kick but Overmars moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michaels.

Michaels looks low and kicks high, catching Overmars right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overmars misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kennedy Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overmars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Overmars backwards.

Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Overmars gets tackled into the ropes by Michaels. Michaels maintains the clinch.
Michaels working Overmars over with knees to the body.
Michaels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Michaels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michaels lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overmars is out of range and Michaels settles back down.

Michaels gets a clinch.
Michaels lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Overmars's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michaels stalling in the clinch.
Overmars is trying to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overmars.

Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Overmars lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overmars.
Michaels scores with a jab. Overmars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Michaels pushes Overmars up against the ropes in a clinch.
Overmars struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Michaels lands a hook that snaps the head of Overmars backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Michaels.
Michaels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overmars is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks.
Overmars swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overmars misses with some punches.
Michaels is working Overmars over against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels works on Overmars's body with a couple of short punches.
Michaels avoiding damage.
Michaels digs a right hand into Overmars's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overmars's gas tank.
Ruud Overmars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Overmars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Michaels.
Michaels pushes Overmars back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overmars has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overmars being controlled against the ropes.
Michaels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.

Michaels breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Michaels.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kennedy Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kennedy Michaels!
During a confident post fight interview, Kennedy Michaels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.