PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Kenton (ranked 3641 p4p, 24526 weight class) and Negao Do Whatsapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenton comes to the cage accompanied by give it a go. Negao Do Whatsapp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kenton
vs
Do Whatsapp

180 cm
25
240
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
256
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Kenton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Negao Do Whatsapp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Whatsapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenton.
Kenton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kenton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Kenton blocks it.
Kenton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Do Whatsapp.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton staying out of range there.
Kenton is looking to counter the offense by Do Whatsapp and move into the clinch.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton slips a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Do Whatsapp! But no joy.
Kenton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Kenton moves away and avoids it.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Kenton's shoulder, as Kenton tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenton misses the target.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Negao Do Whatsapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Kenton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Kenton's shoulder, as Kenton tries to avoid the shot.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kenton.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenton.
Kenton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses the jab.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kenton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Kenton slips the punch.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenton.
Do Whatsapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Do Whatsapp throws out a loose jab but Kenton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Kenton's shoulder, as Kenton tries to avoid the shot.
Do Whatsapp jabs Kenton right on the nose. Kenton blinks but takes it well.
Kenton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Kenton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Kenton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenton.
Kenton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton is looking to counter the offense by Do Whatsapp and move into the clinch.
Kenton slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Kenton moved out of range.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight left.
Kenton attempts a counter takedown but Do Whatsapp avoids it well and moves away.
Kenton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenton appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton moves out of range of the strikes.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenton throws a big counter combination but Do Whatsapp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Do Whatsapp misses the jab.
Kenton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Kenton's shoulder, as Kenton tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight left.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Kenton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Do Whatsapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton staying out of range there.
Negao Do Whatsapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Kenton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenton blocks a jab.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenton.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Kenton avoids it easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Kenton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Kenton slips the punch.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenton blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Kenton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook. Kenton ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Negao Do Whatsapp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kenton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kenton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kenton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Charlie Kenton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenton slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Kenton slips the punch.
Kenton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Kenton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Kenton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Kenton moves away and avoids it.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenton goes for a double leg but Do Whatsapp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Do Whatsapp continues to drive forward.
Do Whatsapp is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenton has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenton has Do Whatsapp pressed against the cage, preventing Do Whatsapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Do Whatsapp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Do Whatsapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenton has him pressed against the cage.
Do Whatsapp tries to circle away but Kenton has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenton prevents Do Whatsapp from breaking the clinch.
Kenton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Do Whatsapp walks away with a smile on his face. Kenton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenton slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Kenton's head but Kenton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Kenton's shoulder, as Kenton tries to avoid the shot.
Kenton feinted with a counter takedown.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenton.
Do Whatsapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenton slips a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Kenton moved out of range.
Kenton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Do Whatsapp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenton has time to react.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Kenton's shoulder, as Kenton tries to avoid the shot.
Kenton tries to counter with a takedown but Do Whatsapp is quick to defend against it.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenton.
Kenton moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes.
Kenton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Do Whatsapp sprawls and moves away.
Do Whatsapp jabs Kenton right on the nose. Kenton blinks but takes it well.
Do Whatsapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenton moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a left hand but Kenton moved out of range nicely.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight left.
As Do Whatsapp tries to get set, Kenton tries to push him back and clinch up but Do Whatsapp manages to avoid the attempt.
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Do Whatsapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Kenton ducks down to avoid it.
Kenton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
As Do Whatsapp tries to get set, Kenton tries to push him back and clinch up but Do Whatsapp manages to avoid the attempt.
Kenton moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes.
Negao Do Whatsapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Kenton moves away and avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kenton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kenton blocks a jab.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenton.
Kenton moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.
Kenton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenton is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
The fighters circling - Do Whatsapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenton.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Kenton blocks it.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a left hand but Kenton moved out of range nicely.
As Do Whatsapp tries to get set, Kenton tries to push him back and clinch up but Do Whatsapp manages to avoid the attempt.
Kenton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
A jab from Do Whatsapp finds it's way through Kenton's defenses.
Kenton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Kenton avoids it easily.
Do Whatsapp looks to throw the jab but Kenton is out of range.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Kenton blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut. Kenton saw that one coming.
Kenton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton is looking for a counter combo.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook. Kenton ducked under it nicely.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Kenton slips the punch.
Kenton tries to counter by clinching up but Do Whatsapp breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Negao Do Whatsapp 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kenton slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Do Whatsapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Kenton's head but Kenton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes.
Kenton staying out of range there.
Do Whatsapp misses the jab.
Do Whatsapp misses the jab.
Kenton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Kenton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Do Whatsapp there.
Kenton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton staying out of range there.
Kenton moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook. Kenton ducked under it nicely.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.
Kenton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook. Kenton ducked under it nicely.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenton.
The fighters circling - Do Whatsapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Kenton's head but Kenton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Kenton moved out of range.
Kenton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kenton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp throws the left hand but Kenton avoids the punch easily.
Kenton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Kenton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.
Kenton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Do Whatsapp defends well and Kenton ends up having to push Do Whatsapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kenton keeps control of Do Whatsapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Do Whatsapp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Do Whatsapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Do Whatsapp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Do Whatsapp tries to break free but Kenton pushes him back against the cage.
Do Whatsapp tries to circle away but Kenton has him pinned against the cage.
Do Whatsapp can't break the clinch.
Do Whatsapp wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Do Whatsapp is trying to push Kenton away but Kenton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Do Whatsapp tries to circle away but Kenton has him pinned against the cage.
Do Whatsapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenton won't allow it.
Kenton prevents Do Whatsapp from breaking the clinch.
Do Whatsapp tries to circle away but Kenton has him pinned against the cage.
Do Whatsapp tries to break free but Kenton pushes him back against the cage.
Do Whatsapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Do Whatsapp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Do Whatsapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Do Whatsapp breaks from the clinch.
Kenton slips a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Kenton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Do Whatsapp misses.
Kenton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Do Whatsapp sprawls and moves away.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Kenton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenton fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Kenton ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Do Whatsapp misses its intended target.
Kenton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.
Kenton staying out of range there.
Kenton staying out of range there.
Kenton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Do Whatsapp sprawls and moves away.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut. Kenton saw that one coming.
Kenton is looking for a counter combo.
Do Whatsapp works the jab nicely.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a left hand but Kenton moved out of range nicely.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut. Kenton saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Whatsapp throws the left hand but Kenton avoids the punch easily.
Kenton blocks a jab.
Charlie Kenton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Negao Do Whatsapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Do Whatsapp 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Negao Do Whatsapp!
The defeated Charlie Kenton had this to say: 'you got lucky'.