PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Kennington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Kennington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nickoson
vs
Kennington

185 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Crippler's Corner

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Kennington!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kennington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickoson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kennington counter with a right hand.
Nickoson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickoson looks for a takedown but Kennington sprawls well.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennington defends it nicely.
Nickoson wants to slow Kennington down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck for Kennington with that takedown attempt.
Kennington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kennington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickoson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennington lands a head kick. Nickoson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickoson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennington forces Nickoson back against the cage and clinches.

Kennington pulls guard effortlessly.
Nickoson won't allow Kennington to sweep him here.
Kennington has Nickoson pulled in close to control his posture.

Kennington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jab by Nickoson.
Kennington stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Nickoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennington is defended easily by Nickoson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennington is defended easily by Nickoson.
Nickoson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennington tries to avoid it but Nickoson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennington to the ground. Kennington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kennington.
Nickoson throws a sloppy head kick and Kennington moves out of range easily.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
Nickoson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickoson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickoson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kennington as he jumps to the side.
Kennington looks for a takedown but Nickoson sprawls well.
Kennington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kennington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kennington.
Nickoson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennington.
Nickoson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennington lands a leg kick that knocks Nickoson off balance momentarily.
Nickoson throws the kick towards the body but Kennington avoids it.
Kennington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickoson defends it nicely.
Kennington shoots in for a double leg but Nickoson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickoson moves to clinch but Kennington breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennington fails to land the takedown.
Jason Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennington throws a right hand that Nickoson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickoson also avoids with ease.
Nickoson scores with a three punch combo!

Kennington rushes Nickoson and presses him up against the cage.

Kennington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kennington lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennington slows the pace down in half guard.
Kennington works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Kennington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kennington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickoson sprawls well. Nickoson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kennington gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nickoson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickoson as he avoids it easily.
Jason Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Kennington.
Kennington fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickoson tries to clinch up.
Nickoson fails with the takedown

and Kennington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennington.

Kennington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kennington is breathing heavily.
Kennington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickoson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennington controlling Nickoson's posture.

Kennington wriggles free and stands up.
Nickoson thuds a left hand into Kennington's body.
Nickoson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kennington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kennington manages to break the clinch.

Kennington forces Nickoson back against the cage and clinches.

Kennington successfully pulls guard.
Kennington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickoson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kennington pushes Nickoson off and gets back to his feet.
Kennington tries for a takedown but Nickoson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson has a takedown stuffed.

Kennington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickoson, pushing him back against the cage.

Kennington pulls guard.

Kennington is looking for a triangle but Nickoson pushes his legs off easily.
Kennington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickoson manages to get himself to full guard.

Kennington stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickoson circles away.
Kennington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nickoson as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nickoson drives through and clinches with Kennington against the cage.
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!

Kennington pulls guard successfully.
Kennington keeping moving, preventing Nickoson from controlling successfully.
Nickoson looking to sit in guard and control but Kennington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson wants to control the position but Kennington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Kennington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kennington moves into the clinch successfully.

Kennington gets control of Nickoson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kennington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Kennington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickoson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickoson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Kennington keeps moving.
Kennington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickoson won't allow Kennington to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickoson's guard.
Nickoson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennington on the ground.
Kennington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Nickoson is working an open guard so Kennington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennington swivels and escapes.

Kennington moves into the clinch.

Kennington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kennington moves into range and clinches up with Nickoson.
Nickoson misses with the head strike.

Kennington gets control of Nickoson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kennington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickoson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennington is pulling down on Nickoson's head to control his posture.
Kennington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickoson's guard.
Kennington controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kennington decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nickoson, up you get!
Kennington lands a high kick!
Kennington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickoson's waist but Nickoson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennington off to one side.
Kennington scores with a three punch combo!

Kennington rushes Nickoson and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kennington.

Kennington decides to pull guard.
Nickoson wants to pass the guard but Kennington is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennington with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Nickoson can't handle though.
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!
Kennington punching from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kennington is on top in guard.
Kennington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jason Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickoson's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Kennington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennington 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Kennington!