PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davo Kettle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Learmont might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Swag Surfin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Learmont
vs
Kettle

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

ENDLESS 152
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Learmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davo Kettle!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettle shoots in but Learmont avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick and Kettle moves out of range easily.
Kettle avoids the head kick by Learmont.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Learmont!
Kettle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Learmont clinches with his opponent.
Learmont cracks Kettle with a nice body shot.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Kettle blocking some punches.
Learmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Learmont works on Kettle's body with a couple of short punches.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Learmont.
Learmont working aggressively here.
Learmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Kettle.
Learmont tries a body shot but Kettle blocks it.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettle's elbow.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Kettle avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Learmont gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Learmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davo Kettle.
Kettle blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Learmont prevents it.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont looking to throw knees to the head but Kettle is blocking nicely.

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.
Learmont digs a right hand underneath Kettle's ribcage. Kettle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Learmont scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kettle has Learmont pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Learmont manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Learmont. Kettle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Learmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Learmont paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Learmont misses.
Learmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Learmont moves in looking to clinch but Kettle pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Learmont as Kettle shoots in.
Kettle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Learmont throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Learmont misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettle shoots in for a takedown but Learmont shows good takedown defense.
Kettle looks gassed!
Kettle avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kettle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Learmont manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont wants to sweep but no luck.
Learmont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Learmont tries to strike from the bottom.
Kettle won't allow Learmont to sweep him here.
Kettle stops Learmont from standing up.

Kettle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Learmont is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kettle, into his guard.
Kettle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Learmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Kettle is retaining full guard.

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.
Kettle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kettle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Learmont passes into side control.
Learmont trying to control the position but Kettle is working away.
Kettle is looking for a sweep.

Learmont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Learmont wants to control but Kettle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kettle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve Learmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Learmont lands a nice shot that snaps Kettle's head back.
Kettle is looking to clinch but Learmont is avoiding it.

Learmont clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Learmont as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Learmont dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kettle avoids the head kick by Learmont.

Learmont closes the distance and clinches.
Learmont misses with a body punch.
Kettle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Learmont pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kettle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Learmont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Learmont gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Learmont lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kettle is breathing heavily.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Kettle blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Learmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Learmont tries a body shot but Kettle blocks it.
Learmont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettle backwards.
Learmont digs a right hand underneath Kettle's ribcage. Kettle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Learmont.
Learmont misses with the head strike.
Learmont digs a right hand underneath Kettle's ribcage. Kettle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Learmont gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve Learmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davo Kettle.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Learmont looking to throw knees to the head but Kettle is blocking nicely.
Learmont lands a shot to the body.
Kettle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Learmont fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kettle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kettle thows a body shot but no joy.
Kettle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kettle tries to keep at a distance but Learmont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Learmont cracks Kettle with a nice body shot.
Learmont prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Learmont.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettle.
Learmont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Learmont lands a nice uppercut.
Kettle takes a shot to the head.
Learmont is working Kettle over against the cage.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont scores with a hook to the body.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Kettle avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
Learmont lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.

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.
Learmont gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kettle.
Learmont gets underhooks to prevent Kettle's takedown attempt.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Learmont tries a body shot but Kettle blocks it.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettle.
Learmont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettle backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont lands an elbow that stopped Kettle in his tracks for a moment.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Learmont dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Learmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Learmont clinches up against the cage.
Kettle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Learmont missing with knees to the body.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Learmont.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Kettle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettle.
Kettle takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont is leaning against Kettle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont pushes off an throws an elbow but Kettle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Learmont tries to work over Kettle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a punch on the inside.
Learmont is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettle blocks an uppercut.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Learmont.

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.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Learmont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Learmont scores with a nice short uppercut.
Learmont misses with some punches.
Kettle blocks an elbow strike from Learmont.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Kettle avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Learmont.
A frustrated look appears on Kettle's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Kettle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Learmont gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kettle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Learmont misses with the head strike.
Kettle blocking some punches.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont scores with a hook to the body.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Learmont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Learmont misses with a punch on the inside.
Learmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettle's elbow.
Kettle tries to break the clinch but Learmont is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Learmont misses with some punches.
Kettle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Learmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davo Kettle.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Learmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Learmont, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Learmont!