PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenric Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle has chosen Simply Ravishing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kleinschmidt
vs
Kyle

190 cm
28
280 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

179 cm
31
220 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenric Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt misses with a straight left.
Kleinschmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Kyle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kleinschmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kleinschmidt throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kyle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kyle prevents Kleinschmidt from getting back to his feet.
Kleinschmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyle wants to pass the guard but Kleinschmidt is keeping the position.
Kyle postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyle throwing strikes from guard but Kleinschmidt blocks nicely.
Kleinschmidt is looking to stand up but Kyle isn't so interested in that idea.
Kyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kleinschmidt's guard.
Kyle slips a nice elbow through Kleinschmidt's hands, connecting with Kleinschmidt's forehead.
Kleinschmidt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kyle is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kleinschmidt as he works his way to full guard.
Kyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kyle won't allow Kleinschmidt to get back to his feet.
Kleinschmidt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyle won't allow Kleinschmidt to sweep him here.
Kyle works over Kleinschmidt with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Kleinschmidt controlling the position.
Kyle prevents Kleinschmidt from getting back to his feet.
Kyle throws a big elbow that misses.
Kleinschmidt wants to stand and escape but Kyle is having none of it.
Kyle landing some decent shots from guard.
Kyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as Kyle tries to pass.
Kyle trying to move into half guard but instead Kleinschmidt has managed to sweep!

Kyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kleinschmidt with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Kleinschmidt from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinschmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kleinschmidt's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kleinschmidt is pulling down on Kyle's head to control his posture.
Kyle won't allow Kleinschmidt to sweep him here.
Kyle throwing strikes but missing.
Kleinschmidt can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kleinschmidt defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenric Kyle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kleinschmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kyle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kyle 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kleinschmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kleinschmidt.

Kyle scores with a takedown into Kleinschmidt's guard.
Kyle advances to half guard.
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!
Kyle is nestled in close to Kleinschmidt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kyle seems to be working for a kimura but Kleinschmidt defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt has hold of Kyle's hands but Kyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kyle looks to land a strike but Kleinschmidt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle pushing down on Kleinschmidt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyle is looking to advance position but Kleinschmidt won't allow it.
Kleinschmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kyle.
Kyle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kyle is thwarting Kleinschmidt's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kleinschmidt is just riding it out for now. Kyle eventually gives up the hold.
Kleinschmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kyle.
Kyle thows a huge punch but Kleinschmidt dodges it nicely.
Kleinschmidt is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle slips a nice elbow through Kleinschmidt's hands, connecting with Kleinschmidt's forehead.

Kyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyle prevents Kleinschmidt from improving his position.

Kyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands with a punch from half guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to stand back up but Kyle is controlling him

Kyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kleinschmidt is just riding it out for now. Kyle eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kleinschmidt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenric Kyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kleinschmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kyle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleinschmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kleinschmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kleinschmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kleinschmidt misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Kyle coming out on top.
Kyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Kyle lands a leg kick that knocks Kleinschmidt off balance momentarily.
Kyle thows a body shot but no joy.
Kleinschmidt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyle.
A bone on bone clash there as Kleinschmidt blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Kleinschmidt moved out of range.
Kyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleinschmidt.
Elroy Kleinschmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinschmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch there but Kyle circles away.
That kick from Kleinschmidt tenderised Kyle's leg. Kyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. Kyle moves away and avoids it.
Kyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kleinschmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Kleinschmidt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Kyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle throws a low kick but Kleinschmidt avoids it.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook but Kyle avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kleinschmidt throws a jab when Kyle was well out of range.
Kleinschmidt lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt slaps away a takedown attempt from Kyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyle staying out of range there.
Kyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kleinschmidt cracks the inside of Kyle's front leg.
Kleinschmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kleinschmidt lands with a good body shot.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Kleinschmidt moved away.
Kleinschmidt walks into a straight right hand from Kyle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kleinschmidt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut.
Kyle cracks Kleinschmidt with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kleinschmidt falls to his knees and Kyle doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenric Kyle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kenric Kyle made sure he mentioned Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.