PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Klein (ranked 4928 p4p, 4056 weight class) and Lewis Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Klein
vs
Kennedy

198 cm
18
205
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Klein misses
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
Klein misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
Klein misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Klein throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klein throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Klein
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klein misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Klein tries to land a body kick
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klein misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klein misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klein throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klein thinking.
Klein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Nigel Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klein throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Klein
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Klein misses with a body punch
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klein throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klein misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Klein misses
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Klein misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
Klein misses with a double jab
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klein throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klein misses with a body shot
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klein throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Klein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klein thinking.
Klein throws an off balance right hand
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klein is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Klein is predictable there
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klein misses with a low kick.
Klein misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Klein misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klein throws a right hand that misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Klein throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klein throws a poor cross that misses
and Klein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klein misses with a left hand
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Klein throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Klein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Klein throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klein thinking.
Klein misses with a combination
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klein misses with a body shot
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
Klein throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klein misses with a double jab
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Klein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klein throws a leg kick
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Klein throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klein rather than just go for the knockout.
Klein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klein misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klein thinking.
Klein throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Klein misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Klein is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klein misses with a left hand
and Kennedy scores with a counter punch that sends Klein to the canvas! Kennedy smells blood - he's punishing Klein with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Klein has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Kennedy!