PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Kenjii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Theron is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kenjii
vs
Theron

179 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Kenjii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenjii. Theron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenjii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kenjii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theron throws out the jab.
Theron fails to land with a series of punches.
Theron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Theron looks to land a left hand but Kenjii moved out of range nicely.
Kenjii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Theron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Theron lands a slapping body shot.
Theron scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenjii manages to avoid it.
Kenjii avoids the body shot from Theron.
Theron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenjii defending well as Theron loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron misses with a wild body shot.
Theron has a takedown stuffed.
Theron throws a nice looking combination but Kenjii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Theron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenjii moves away.
Theron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenjii moves away.
Kenjii throws a shot from downtown. Theron moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Theron finds it's target.
Theron lands with a nice body punch.
Theron fails with the takedown.
Yuki Kenjii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Theron.
Kenjii tries to move into range but Theron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Theron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theron. Kenjii does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron takes a swing at Kenjii's ribcage but misses.
Theron swings for the body but Kenjii moves out of range.

Theron feints and as Kenjii raises his hands in defense, Theron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Kenjii wants to stand but Theron is controlling the position.
Theron throwing strikes from guard but Kenjii blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenjii trying to control the position.
Theron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenjii is keeping the position for now.
Theron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Theron drops back looking for a leg! Kenjii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenjii manages to kick Theron off! Theron jumps back into Kenjii's guard.
Kenjii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenjii tries to get out of the position.
Theron postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kenjii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Theron on the ground.
Theron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenjii is trying to keep Theron in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenjii jabs Theron right on the nose. Theron blinks but takes it well.
Kenjii slips under a jab from Theron.
Theron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenjii sprawls well. Kenjii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theron gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenjii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yuki Kenjii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theron throws a body shot but no joy.
Theron throws a body shot but no joy.

Theron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Theron slips a nice elbow through Kenjii's hands, connecting with Kenjii's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Theron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Theron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenjii.
Kenjii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kenjii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenjii.
Kenjii connects with a crisp jab.
Kenjii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theron.
Theron throws a series of punches but Kenjii avoids them all with ease.
Theron fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theron. Kenjii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenjii scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron misses with a jab to the body
and Kenjii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kenjii swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Theron counters with a shoot takedown. Kenjii fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenjii working a defensive guard here.
Theron wants to control from the top but Kenjii keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjii being controlled here, momentarily.
Theron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Kenjii is keeping the position.
Kenjii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Theron throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Theron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenjii throws a hook but Theron blocks it.
Theron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenjii moves away.
Theron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenjii rather than just go for the knockout.
Kenjii avoids the body shot from Theron.
Theron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenjii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Theron lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenjii misses with a hook to the body

and Theron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kenjii tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Theron has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Theron with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron looking to control but Kenjii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kenjii is trying desperately to improve position.
Theron working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Theron throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kenjii because Theron loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Theron has control of Kenjii's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kenjii regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Theron punching from mount but Kenjii doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Theron is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kenjii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Charlie Theron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron looking to control but Kenjii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kenjii wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Theron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Theron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Theron shoots in and drives through. Kenjii sprawls well.
Theron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenjii.

Oooooh!!! Kenjii has knocked Theron down with a huge combo! Kenjii steps away and waves a wobbly Theron back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Charlie Theron has been cut.
Theron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenjii avoids it really well and circles away.
Theron throws a lazy right hand but Kenjii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theron misses with a looping left.
Kenjii ducks under a wild hook from Theron.
Theron ducks under a wild hook from Kenjii.
Kenjii throws a hook but Theron blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Theron. Kenjii does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron swings for the body but Kenjii moves out of range.
Kenjii takes a swing at Theron's ribcage but misses.
Kenjii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Kenjii misses.
Charlie Theron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Theron looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenjii is just out of range.
Theron connects with a single shot there.
Theron works Kenjii's body with a nice hook.
Kenjii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theron.
Yuki Kenjii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Theron.

Theron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kenjii!
Theron lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjii is looking for a sweep.
Theron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theron is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kenjii's shoulder. That is not cool.
Theron working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Theron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenjii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenjii wants to control but Theron postures up.
Kenjii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Theron.
Theron working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kenjii dodges the ground and pound from Theron.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron in side control, throwing shots but Kenjii defends.
Kenjii is trying to control Theron's posture but Theron avoids it.
The ground and pound from Theron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Theron scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kenjii to see if he's OK.
Theron creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kenjii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Theron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kenjii tries to buck Theron off but Theron is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kenjii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Theron has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Theron wants to control the pace but Kenjii is squirming around nicely.
Theron throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kenjii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Theron working for a submission but Kenjii is keeping him at bay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Theron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Theron 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Theron!