PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ken kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio enters the cage!

kenner
vs
Omaru DiMaggio

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ken kenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kenner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio has been cut.
DiMaggio throws a series of punches but kenner avoids them all with ease.
kenner shoots in for a takedown but DiMaggio shows good takedown defense.
kenner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DiMaggio looks to land a right hand but kenner moved out of range.
kenner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio leaves kenner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ken kenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kenner moves forwards but DiMaggio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by kenner - just one landing.
kenner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
kenner punishes DiMaggio's body with a nice straight punch.
kenner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DiMaggio as he avoids it easily.
kenner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DiMaggio is fending him off so far but kenner persists. Nope, DiMaggio circles away and we're back to standing.
kenner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from DiMaggio as kenner shoots in.
DiMaggio misses with a straight left.
kenner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DiMaggio walks into a stiff left hand from kenner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio stuffs the takedown attempt from kenner. kenner gets slowly back to his feet.
kenner shoots in for a takedown but DiMaggio shows good takedown defense.
kenner is breathing heavily.
DiMaggio missing with a left hand there. kenner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DiMaggio misses with a looping left.
DiMaggio throws a hook but kenner avoids it easily.
DiMaggio misses with a double jab.
DiMaggio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from kenner.
DiMaggio misses with a few strikes there.
kenner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DiMaggio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DiMaggio misses with a hook to the body
and kenner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by kenner.
DiMaggio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DiMaggio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. kenner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DiMaggio throws a sloppy body shot
and kenner counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kenner ducks under a wild hook from DiMaggio.
kenner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DiMaggio as he jumps to the side.
kenner dodges the punch combination from DiMaggio.
kenner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DiMaggio throws out the jab.
DiMaggio misses with a looping right.
kenner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DiMaggio throws a right and a left that both miss.
kenner works over DiMaggio's head and body with a nice combination.

That has opened up Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio's cut even more.
kenner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DiMaggio defends it nicely.
kenner shoots in but DiMaggio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
kenner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
kenner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DiMaggio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. kenner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DiMaggio dips to his left and cracks kenner with an uppercut!
kenner works the jab nicely.
Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
kenner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DiMaggio.
DiMaggio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DiMaggio throws a jab when kenner was well out of range.
kenner works over DiMaggio's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from DiMaggio does no damage.
kenner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DiMaggio is fending him off so far but kenner persists. Nope, DiMaggio circles away and we're back to standing.
DiMaggio falls off balance throwing a combination
and kenner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
kenner scores with a hook to the body. DiMaggio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DiMaggio misses with an uppercut.
DiMaggio stuffs the takedown attempt from kenner. kenner gets slowly back to his feet.
DiMaggio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
kenner slips a jab and a cross from DiMaggio.
kenner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DiMaggio as he avoids it easily.
DiMaggio missing with a left hand there. kenner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DiMaggio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DiMaggio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from kenner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DiMaggio throws an overhand right that lands on kenner's shoulder, as kenner tries to avoid the shot.
DiMaggio throws a jab but it's blocked by kenner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ken kenner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

kenner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from DiMaggio misses.
kenner dives in and grabs DiMaggio's left leg, looking for a takedown. DiMaggio pushes down on kenner's head and hops out.
kenner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DiMaggio momentarily.
DiMaggio throws a jab but it's blocked by kenner.
kenner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DiMaggio throws a hook but kenner avoids it easily.
kenner defending well as DiMaggio loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from DiMaggio misses.
kenner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
kenner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DiMaggio misses the body punch
and kenner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DiMaggio thinking.
kenner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ken kenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kenner closes this distance looking for a takedown but DiMaggio circles away.
DiMaggio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio fails to land with a series of punches.
Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiMaggio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before kenner has time to react.
DiMaggio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DiMaggio walks into a stiff left hand from kenner.
kenner defending well as DiMaggio loads up on a big left hand.
kenner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DiMaggio tries to avoid it but kenner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DiMaggio to the ground. DiMaggio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
ken kenner is winning the standup battle so far.
kenner slips a jab from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio fails to land with a series of punches.
kenner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
kenner moves out of range as DiMaggio strikes.
kenner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DiMaggio.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by kenner!
kenner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
kenner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DiMaggio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from kenner.
The crowd cheers as DiMaggio lands an impressive looking overhand right. kenner doesn't seem phased though.
kenner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DiMaggio slaps away a takedown attempt from kenner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
kenner just misses with a punch to the body.
kenner misses with a hook.
DiMaggio misses with a combination
and kenner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
kenner slips under a jab from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio stuffs the takedown.
kenner shoots in for a double leg but DiMaggio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenner misses with a series of wild punches.
kenner closes the distance and clinches up with DiMaggio, looking for a takedown. kenner pushes DiMaggio against the cage but DiMaggio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DiMaggio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
kenner fails with a takedown attempt.
kenner slips a jab and a cross from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio stuffs the takedown attempt from kenner. kenner gets slowly back to his feet.
DiMaggio looks to land a left hand but kenner moved out of range nicely.
kenner fails to land the takedown.
DiMaggio missing with a left hand there. kenner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
kenner lands with a straight right. DiMaggio didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
kenner tries to score a power double leg takedown but DiMaggio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten kenner somewhat.
DiMaggio leaves kenner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from DiMaggio misses.
DiMaggio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DiMaggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and kenner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
kenner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
kenner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiMaggio.
kenner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DiMaggio throws a left and a right that both miss
and kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
DiMaggio throws a hook but kenner avoids it easily.
kenner shoots in looking for a takedown. DiMaggio tries to sprawl out of it but kenner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DiMaggio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that ken kenner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giaccomo Omaru DiMaggio's cut.
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. This is the final round!

kenner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DiMaggio.
kenner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DiMaggio lunges at kenner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by kenner's hand.
kenner ducks under a wild hook from DiMaggio.
A looping hook to the body misses from DiMaggio. kenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from DiMaggio misses the target.
kenner moves out of range of the strikes.
DiMaggio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio throws a left and a right that both miss
and kenner counters with a two punch combo.
kenner shoots in for a takedown but DiMaggio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
kenner looks for a takedown but DiMaggio sprawls well.
kenner thuds his right hand into DiMaggio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DiMaggio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DiMaggio misses with a jab, cross combination.
DiMaggio takes one on the button.
kenner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DiMaggio's head.
kenner lands with a nice body punch.
kenner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DiMaggio pinned against the cage. DiMaggio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ken kenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMaggio slaps away a takedown attempt from kenner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
kenner tries for a takedown but DiMaggio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DiMaggio stuffs the takedown attempt from kenner. kenner gets slowly back to his feet.
Donk. DiMaggio catches kenner right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DiMaggio misses with a shot to the body
and DiMaggio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DiMaggio looks to land a combination but kenner avoids it well.
kenner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from DiMaggio misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from kenner.
kenner blocks a jab.
kenner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
kenner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
kenner closes the distance and clinches up with DiMaggio, looking for a takedown. kenner pushes DiMaggio against the cage but DiMaggio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DiMaggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and kenner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by kenner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DiMaggio is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenner sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DiMaggio is looking to stand up but kenner isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
ken kenner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well kenner 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ken kenner!