PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between iam getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

getcha
vs
Kenzie

165 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

154 cm
25
205 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Golden supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, iam getcha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

getcha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on getcha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
getcha effectively controlling the action here.
getcha dodges an elbow strike from Kenzie.
getcha goes for a takedown attempt but Kenzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
getcha misses with a wild combination.
Kenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
getcha wants to clinch.
Kenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but getcha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenzie somewhat.
getcha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
getcha tries to clinch but Kenzie is having none of it.
getcha throws a combination. Kenzie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kenzie shoots in for a takedown but getcha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
getcha throws a lazy head kick
and Kenzie counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
getcha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kenzie tries to bum rush getcha with a series of wild strikes but getcha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenzie has getcha pressed against the cage, preventing getcha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

getcha takes the fight into the clinch.
getcha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

getcha breaks the clinch.
Kenzie tries to clinch but getcha is having none of it.
Kenzie slips a jab and a cross from getcha.
getcha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kenzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
getcha tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for iam getcha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
getcha tries to break the clinch but Kenzie is controlling the position.

Kenzie pulls guard successfully.
getcha preventing the sweep.
Kenzie trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst getcha is controlling him.
Kenzie is trying to control the position but getcha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenzie tries to strike from the bottom.
Kenzie trying to keep a closed guard but getcha is proving a slippery customer.
getcha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kenzie looking for a guillotine here but getcha defends easily.
getcha wants to get up but he can't break Kenzie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenzie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
getcha's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and getcha duly obliges.
Kenzie throws a push kick but getcha slaps the foot to one side.
Kenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
getcha with a poor takedown

and Kenzie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
getcha is looking for a sweep. Kenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kenzie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kenzie dodges the punch combination from getcha.
getcha looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenzie is just out of range.
Kenzie throws a head kick but getcha moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie moves in looking to clinch but getcha pushes him off.
A low kick from getcha is predictable there

and Kenzie counters by clinching up.
getcha tries to break free but Kenzie pushes him back against the cage.
getcha wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenzie won't allow it.
getcha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kenzie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. getcha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
getcha misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
getcha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenzie throws a head kick but getcha moves out of range.
getcha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by getcha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenzie can't do much from the bottom here.
getcha controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

getcha shoots in for a takedown but Kenzie shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
iam getcha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
getcha blocks a head kick by Kenzie.
getcha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kenzie tries to clinch but getcha moves away

and getcha counters with a takedown into side control.
getcha working away.
Kenzie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenzie trying to hold on to getcha's head to control him but getcha postures up.
Kenzie is trying to control but getcha manages to pass to mount!
Kenzie's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kenzie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie tries to lock up and control but getcha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

getcha jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kenzie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kenzie and getcha has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Kenzie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenzie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, getcha asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenzie is trying to control getcha's posture but getcha avoids it.
Kenzie is trying to strike from the bottom but getcha has passed into full mount.
Kenzie tries to hold on but getcha pushes him away.
getcha postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kenzie looks a forlorn figure.
getcha postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kenzie looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie taking shots to the head.
Kenzie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
getcha landing strikes, looking to finish!
getcha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
getcha with the ground and pound from mount.
Kenzie is bucking up trying to escape but getcha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
getcha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kenzie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
getcha thowing shots but they're missing.
getcha avoids the attempt from Kenzie to control.
Kenzie is squirming around, avoiding getcha's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
getcha avoids the attempt from Kenzie to control.
Kenzie is trying to stand.
getcha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
getcha looking to finish Kenzie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenzie!
Kenzie wants to control but getcha is having none of it.

getcha is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kenzie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kenzie shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

iam getcha dominated that second 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.

Kenzie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenzie lands in his opponent's guard.
getcha keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.
Kenzie 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Trip Kenzie.
Kenzie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from getcha.
getcha tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Kenzie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kenzie stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
getcha lands with a kick to the temple. Kenzie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
getcha shoots for a takedown but Kenzie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
getcha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and getcha wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

getcha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - getcha lands in his opponent's guard.
Kenzie trying to control the position.
Kenzie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
getcha stands up over Kenzie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
getcha is looking to stand up but Kenzie won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

getcha stands up from Kenzie's guard - getcha perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kenzie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
getcha tries to improve position but can't.

Kenzie is trying to get an arm triangle but getcha is defending well.
getcha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kenzie's best efforts.
Kenzie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenzie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for getcha!
iam getcha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
getcha is looking to improve his position but Kenzie isn't that keen on the idea.
Kenzie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kenzie controlling from the full mount.
getcha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Kenzie landing strikes from the mount and getcha is in trouble!
Kenzie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kenzie working getcha over with strikes here.
Kenzie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish getcha?
getcha is bucking up trying to escape but Kenzie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kenzie lands a heavy elbow.
Kenzie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. getcha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
getcha tries to hold on but Kenzie pushes him away.
getcha's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kenzie with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trip Kenzie really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kenzie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Kenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kenzie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics getcha uses from the top position.
Kenzie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for getcha!
Kenzie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kenzie trying to control but getcha is having none of it.
getcha is trying to escape the mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
getcha is in a horrible position here. Kenzie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
getcha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Kenzie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force getcha to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so getcha shrugs it off.
getcha is desperately trying to improve his position but Kenzie has a good base and remains in mount.
Kenzie lands a nice shot to the head.
Kenzie with the ground and pound from mount.
Kenzie controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
getcha is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
getcha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kenzie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as getcha is looking to escape.
getcha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
getcha wants to control but Kenzie is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kenzie controlling his opponent.
Kenzie trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Kenzie is working for a guillotine from mount but getcha frees his head quite easily.
getcha wants to hold on but Kenzie pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kenzie prevents getcha from getting the reversal.
Kenzie lands with some strikes.
Kenzie landing punches.
Kenzie controlling from mount.
getcha is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
getcha can't escape the position.
getcha is squirming around, avoiding Kenzie's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trip Kenzie dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

getcha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kenzie counters with a head kick. That will keep getcha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kenzie moves out of range as getcha throws a body kick.
Kenzie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
getcha scores with a kick to the body.
Kenzie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
getcha throws a quick inside leg kick.

getcha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kenzie!
Kenzie tries to hold on but getcha postures up.
getcha looking to control and managing it successfully.
getcha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kenzie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie is bucking up trying to escape but getcha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kenzie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kenzie wants to control but getcha is having none of it.
getcha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
getcha unloading with bombs!
Kenzie is looking to improve his position but getcha isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
getcha blocks Kenzie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

getcha is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kenzie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kenzie!

getcha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenzie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenzie wants to pass the guard but getcha is keeping the position.

Kenzie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenzie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie passes into half guard.
Kenzie is keen to just control but getcha is a slippery customer.
getcha wants to control but Kenzie is keeping busy.
getcha is not content to let Kenzie control the position.
getcha looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
getcha circles away from the clinch attempt.
getcha wants to clinch up but Kenzie keeps it at a distance.
getcha looks to land a combination but Kenzie avoids it well.
getcha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenzie.
Kenzie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as getcha backs up against the cage.

Kenzie tries to keep at a distance but getcha has taken the fight into the clinch.
getcha misses with a hook from the clinch.
getcha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite getcha's efforts to push away.
getcha tries to break free but Kenzie pushes him back against the cage.
iam getcha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trip Kenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
getcha struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenzie controls his hands.

Kenzie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kenzie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to iam getcha.
Well Kenzie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trip Kenzie! Trip Kenzie retains his light heavyweight title!