PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Kenody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenody comes to the cage accompanied by papa roach. Reynolds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Like a Boss. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kenody
vs
Reynolds

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Leon Kenody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenody swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Kenody takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Sloppy strikes from Reynolds. Those never looked like landing.
Kenody will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenody, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenody tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kenody pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reynolds won't allow Kenody to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenody works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenody working a defensive guard here.
Kenody wants to control the position but Reynolds says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenody defending well though.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Kenody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Kenody is a slippery customer.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reynolds is controlling the pace.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenody trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dennis Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenody.
Kenody moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Kenody as Reynolds shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt.
Leon Kenody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Reynolds.
Reynolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenody.
Kenody is breathing heavily.

Kenody instigates a clinch.
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenody.
A right handed body shot lands from Reynolds.
Reynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenody manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenody tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenody is working for takedown but Reynolds is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kenody breaks the clinch.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenody. Kenody gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Kenody moves out of range.
Kenody slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds throws a combination. Kenody tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Kenody shows good takedown defense.

Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reynolds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reynolds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kenody's brow.
Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenody fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Reynolds has Kenody up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenody has Reynolds pressed against the cage.
Reynolds is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenody has double underhooks.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reynolds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenody after a bit of a struggle.
Reynolds is trying to drag Kenody to the mat but Kenody just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenody is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kenody breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Kenody.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenody swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenodys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leon Kenody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenody misses with a body kick.
Kenody is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenody, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenody as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenody misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenody tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Kenody ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenody also avoids with ease.
Kenody shoots in looking for a takedown but Reynolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenody's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Kenody.
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leon Kenody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Reynolds.

Kenody forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.
Kenody has Reynolds pressed against the cage, preventing Reynolds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Kenody is controlling the position.
Reynolds goes for a takedown attempt but Kenody pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenody swivels and escapes.
Kenody is looking to clinch.
Reynolds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reynolds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reynolds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenody circles away.
No luck for Kenody with that takedown attempt.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kenody counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds is refusing to be controlled, as Kenody sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reynolds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leon Kenody.
Kenody looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Kenody persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenody avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reynolds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Reynolds darts in and clinches Kenody up against the cage.
Kenody goes for a takedown attempt but Reynolds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenody tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kenody back to the cage. Reynolds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kenody looks for a takedown but Reynolds sprawls well.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Leon Kenody will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kenody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throws a combination. Kenody tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
Kenody is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Kenody circles away and keeps his distance.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Kenody shows good takedown defense.

Reynolds rushes Kenody and presses him up against the cage.
Kenody tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kenody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Kenody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Kenody is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenody fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenody shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Kenody has him pressed against the cage.
Kenody tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually Kenody drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Kenody. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kenody manages to break the clinch.
Kenody tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds scores with a three punch combo!
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that Kenody avoids nicely.

Kenody dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds is trying to stand.

Kenody is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds tries to kick Kenody off but Kenody keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Reynolds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kenody backs up against the cage.
Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenody tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenody to the ground. Kenody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenody dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Kenody's head and hops out.
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Kenody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenody keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenody goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynolds.
Kenody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenody is looking to clinch.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenody.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.

Reynolds drives through and clinches with Kenody against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenody tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Dennis Reynolds!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Dennis Reynolds!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Dennis Reynolds!

Dennis Reynolds wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Reynolds started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.