PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Stallion (ranked 777 p4p, 914 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 102 p4p, 116 weight class). Stallion's entrance music is Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite . A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stallion
vs
Kenway

173 cm
26
166
14 - 6 - 0

175 cm
44
167
50 - 21 - 4

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Kenway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stallion.
Kenway swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Stallion moved out of range.
Stallion misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway looks to land a left hand but Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Kenway slips a straight right by Stallion.
Stallion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Stallion clinches up against the cage.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenway is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kenway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kenway tries to break free but Stallion pushes him back against the cage.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenway pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Stallion.
Stallion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Stallion moves into the clinch.
Kenway wants to break free but Stallion has control.
Kenway is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.

Stallion has Kenway pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stallion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kenway tumbling to the mat - Stallion dives into Kenway's guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway wants to sweep but no luck.
Stallion trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stallion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Stallion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kenway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stallion, into his guard.

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!

Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway wanted to stand there but Stallion had control of the position.
Kenway stopping the sweep attempt from Stallion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stallion's guard.
Kenway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stallion is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Stallion looking for a guillotine here but Kenway defends easily.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Stallion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenway defends it easily.
Stallion working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenway is one step ahead there.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Kenway gets to his feet. Stallion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway throws an off balance right hand
and Stallion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stallion scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenway avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenway throws the left hand but Stallion avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kenway throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Stallion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Kenway tries to sprawl but Stallion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harvey Stallion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion wants to free his trapped foot but Kenway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stallion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stallion not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
Stallion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kenway regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stallion.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Kenway trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenway keeping full guard, as Stallion tries to pass.
Stallion postures up in Kenway's guard and throws a big left but Kenway blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stallion throws a strike but Kenway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kenway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kenway stands and steps away. Stallion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stallion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion throws a right and a left that Kenway avoids nicely.
Kenway takes a swing at Stallion's ribcage but misses.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Stallion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stallion prevents Kenway from getting back to his feet.
Stallion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
Stallion pushes down on Kenway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stallion trying to control the action but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Stallion is thwarting Kenway's attempts to control the position.
Kenway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stallion.
Stallion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kenway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stallion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenway trying to control from the bottom.
Stallion prevents Kenway from standing back up.
Stallion is trying to control. Kenway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kenway taking some punishment here, with Stallion in his half guard.
Stallion wants to take a breather but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway tries to kick Stallion off in order to stand up. Stallion Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stallion trying to control the position but Kenway is working away.
Kenway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stallion tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stallion working the head and body with strikes.
Kenway taking a bit of punishment here - Stallion scoring with strikes.

Stallion goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kenway rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stallion's guard! Nice work there by Kenway!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kenway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Kenway misses.

Stallion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stallion is controlling him.
Stallion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stallion swings around for an armbar but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stallion's guard.

Kenway stands up and waves to Stallion to follow him.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway stuffs the takedown attempt from Stallion. Stallion gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Stallion.
Stallion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
Stallion throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Stallion gets a clinch.

Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Stallion thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Kenway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kenway keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenway throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Stallion looking to score a takedown here. Kenway is defending well but Stallion drives through and ends up in Kenway's guard.

Kenway kicks Stallion off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion slips under a jab.
A big left from Kenway misses.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
Stallion lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Stallion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenway scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenway has time to react.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Kenway.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stallion throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stallion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Nice body punch from Stallion.

Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Kenway.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway wants to get back to striking at distance but Stallion won't allow it.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stallion 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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