PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Abraxas J Hardpickle (ranked 8986 p4p, 168 weight class) and Big Show (ranked 3767 p4p, 87 weight class). Hardpickle comes to the ring accompanied by Get Schwifty. The crowd seem to be enjoying Show's choice of entrance music: Pouya - 41. On his way into the ring it seems that Abraxas J Hardpickle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Abraxas J Hardpickle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

J Hardpickle
vs
Show

190 cm
26
235 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

184 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraxas J Hardpickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Show!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardpickle.
Hardpickle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardpickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardpickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hardpickle tries to keep at a distance but Show has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardpickle managing to block the knees to the body from Show.
Hardpickle misses with a punch to the body.
Hardpickle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Show as the two fighters clinch.
Hardpickle tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
Hardpickle managing to block the knees to the body from Show.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Show utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've been informed that Show has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardpickle.
Show lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardpickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show misses with the head strike.
Hardpickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardpickle.
Show scores with a nice hook to the head.
Show is working Hardpickle over against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Show creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardpickle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Hardpickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Show's elbow.
Hardpickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardpickle as Show tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Show.
Show lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardpickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardpickle is defending well for now.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Show lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardpickle backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Show.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardpickle blocking some punches.
Hardpickle lands a body shot.
Hardpickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardpickle.
Hardpickle is leaning against Show and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Show misses with the head strike.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Hardpickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Show's elbow.
Hardpickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Show dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hardpickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Show has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Show throws a lazy head kick
and Hardpickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardpickle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Show tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardpickle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardpickle thuds his right hand into Show's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardpickle throws an overhand right that lands on Show's shoulder, as Show tries to avoid the shot.
Hardpickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Hardpickle blocks the leg kick.
Show staying out of range there.
Hardpickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Show's head.
Hardpickle throws a head kick but Show moves out of range.
Hardpickle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Show misses.
Show misses with a looping left.
Hardpickle looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show throws a lazy right hand but Hardpickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Show misses with a leg kick.
Show fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardpickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardpickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Show lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardpickle at a distance.

Show closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hardpickle misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardpickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Show lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Hardpickle as the two fighters clinch.
Show lands with a right to the head.
Show lands with a right to the head.
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hardpickle fails to land.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardpickle works on Show's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardpickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardpickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardpickle managing to block the knees to the body from Show.
Show is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardpickle is defending well for now.
Hardpickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardpickle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardpickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardpickle.
Show misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardpickle.
Show tries to stall but Hardpickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Show tries a body shot but Hardpickle blocks it.
Big Show seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Hardpickle avoids it by throwing Show back against the ropes.
Hardpickle misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Show.
Show is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardpickle is keeping busy.
Show tries to stall but Hardpickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Show lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Show showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Hardpickle.
Abraxas J Hardpickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardpickle misses the jab.
Well,Hardpickle is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Show lands with a hook. Hardpickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardpickle checks a low kick from Show.
A combination from Hardpickle does no damage.
Hardpickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Show. That's going to slow Hardpickle down.
Show dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Show drops his guard momentarily, allowing Hardpickle to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Show! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Hardpickle takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Abraxas J Hardpickle!
Abraxas J Hardpickle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Big Show spoke after the fight, saying 'Stop punching me'.