PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ken kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flexx Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ken kenner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

kenner
vs
Armstrong

225 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 1 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flexx Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on kenner's shoulder, as kenner tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
kenner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armstrong is fending him off so far but kenner persists. Nope, Armstrong circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from kenner.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
kenner staying out of range there.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but kenner pushes him off.
kenner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ken kenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from kenner.
kenner cracks Armstrong with a good jab.

It looks like Flexx Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
kenner lands a jab to the head.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but kenner is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from kenner.
kenner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armstrong. Armstrong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
kenner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
kenner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong misses with a combination
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong lands with a cross.

Armstrong has managed to clinch.

Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
kenner scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
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.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Armstrong looks gassed!
kenner misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong tries to score with a low kick but kenner moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by kenner.

That has opened up Flexx Armstrong's cut even more.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kenner manages to avoid it.
kenner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
kenner dives in and grabs Armstrong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes down on kenner's head and hops out.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.

The cut above Flexx Armstrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
kenner moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
kenner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Armstrong. No joy for kenner on that attempt.
Armstrong lands with a nice combination. kenner backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and kenner counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
kenner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Armstrong tries to bum rush kenner with a series of wild strikes but kenner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
kenner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
kenner misses with a double jab.
kenner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but kenner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
and kenner counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
letting kenner counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
kenner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
kenner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Armstrong misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by kenner.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that kenner avoids nicely.
Armstrong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
kenner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing kenner off to one side.
kenner avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but kenner moves out of range.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but kenner avoids it well.
kenner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from kenner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
kenner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
kenner looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
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 Flexx Armstrong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Armstrong motions for kenner to come forward. Armstrong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as kenner shoots in.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
kenner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
Armstrong misses with a combination
letting kenner counter with a right hand.
Armstrong throws the kick towards the body but kenner avoids it.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but kenner circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but kenner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kenner keeps the fight on the outside.
kenner defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by kenner!
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
kenner digs a good hook to Armstrong's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from kenner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ken kenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from kenner lands.
kenner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and kenner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
kenner staying out of range there.
Armstrong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.

kenner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but kenner is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenner is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ken kenner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Flexx Armstrong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
kenner lands with an overhand left.
kenner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Armstrong leaves kenner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
kenner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ken kenner is winning the standup battle so far.
kenner fails with a rather predictable 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 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
kenner misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong wants to slow kenner down by chopping away at his legs.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that kenner avoids nicely.
Armstrong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kenner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and kenner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and kenner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
kenner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong tries to land a leg kick but kenner saw it coming and moves away.
Armstrong wants to land a leg kick but kenner is out of range.
kenner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing kenner off to one side.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and kenner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armstrong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
kenner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Flexx Armstrong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Flexx Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and kenner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
kenner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Armstrong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten kenner somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a combination
and kenner counters with a straight right hand.
kenner tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
kenner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armstrong momentarily.
kenner fails to land the takedown.
kenner dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Nice takedown defense from Armstrong. No joy for kenner on that attempt.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
kenner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and kenner counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong walks into a stiff left hand from kenner.
Armstrong throws a jab when kenner was well out of range.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kenner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
kenner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing kenner off to one side.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but kenner moves out of range.
kenner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice body punch from kenner.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the body
and kenner counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but kenner circles away.
kenner dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
kenner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armstrong's head backwards.
Flexx Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong leaves kenner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and kenner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
and kenner counters with a three punch combo that has Armstrong backing up. Armstrong nods at kenner to acknowledge the strikes.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Flexx Armstrong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). ken kenner!