PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jerrone The Pimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pimp comes to the ring accompanied by Big KRIT - New Agenda. Kennedy has chosen Frank Zappa - Echidna's Arf (Of You) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Pimp
vs
Kennedy

193 cm
31
207 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

190 cm
34
220 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

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KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerrone The Pimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Pimp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kennedy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kennedy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Pimp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by The Pimp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
The Pimp has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gracie Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Pimp.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy walks into a left hand.
Kennedy connects with a right hand. The Pimp shakes it off.
Kennedy blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pimp is just out of range.
The Pimp connects with a body shot that sends Kennedy's belly button to the back.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Pimp cracks the inside of Kennedy's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from The Pimp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pimp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
The Pimp misses with a straight right.
The Pimp misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Pimp manages to avoid it.
The Pimp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy throws an elbow but it misses.
The Pimp throws a head punch that misses.
The Pimp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from The Pimp.
The Pimp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Pimp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pimp throws a head punch that misses.
The Pimp dodges an elbow strike from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Pimp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Jerrone The Pimp has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Kennedy.
The Pimp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Pimp's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Pimp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kennedy can turn it around.
Kennedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Pimp's defenses.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Pimp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrone The Pimp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerrone The Pimp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but The Pimp pushes him off.
The Pimp misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Pimp throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from The Pimp.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Pimp's elbow.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The Pimp pushes Kennedy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The Pimp swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pimp blocks the elbow strike.
Kennedy lands an elbow just above The Pimp 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Pimp.
The Pimp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
The Pimp blocks an elbow strike from Kennedy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pimp misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
A short uppercut from The Pimp.
The Pimp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pimp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Pimp prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Still in the clinch, The Pimp scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Pimp trying to control the position but instead, Kennedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Pimp into the ropes.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
John Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Pimp blocks the elbow strike.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy avoids a wild elbow strike from The Pimp.
The Pimp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pimp lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with an elbow strike.
The Pimp throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy lands an elbow just above The Pimp 's eye.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Pimp's elbow.
Kennedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Pimp's defenses.
The Pimp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Pimp as Kennedy tries to tie him up.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerrone The Pimp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

The Pimp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Pimp connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Pimp moves away.
The Pimp misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by The Pimp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Pimp misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Pimp lands a nice shot to the body.
The Pimp throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Pimp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from The Pimp.
Kennedy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Pimp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Kennedy has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pimp misses with a punch to the body.
The Pimp takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The Pimp misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Pimp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Pimp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
The Pimp misses with a punch to the body.
The Pimp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pimp misses with the head strike.
The Pimp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
The Pimp misses with a body punch.
Kennedy throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pimp takes an elbow to the temple.
The Pimp misses with the head strike.
The Pimp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy misses with an elbow strike.
Kennedy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Pimp up against the ropes.
The Pimp wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
The Pimp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Kennedy.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kennedy throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Pimp.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Pimp.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jerrone The Pimp did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jerrone The Pimp's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Pimp misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
The Pimp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Pimp throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
The Pimp looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pimp staying out of range there.
The Pimp lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Pimp throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
The Pimp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pimp ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Pimp rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Kennedy throws a right hand that The Pimp ducks under and follows up with a left that The Pimp also avoids with ease.
The Pimp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Pimp throws an off balance right hand
and Kennedy counters with a two punch combo.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the head.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pimp is just out of range.
The Pimp thows a body kick. Kennedy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Kennedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pimp misses with a body shot.
The Pimp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy moves away from the strike by The Pimp.
Good work by The Pimp as he checks the leg kick.
The Pimp tried to counter with a leg kick but Kennedy avoided it.
Kennedy throws a low kick, looking for The Pimp's leg but The Pimp calmly moves out of range.
The Pimp blocks a low kick nicely.
The Pimp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Pimp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kennedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Pimp throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
The Pimp throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Pimp looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Kennedy slips a straight right by The Pimp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kennedy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jerrone The Pimp's cut.
That's time! The Pimp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Pimp.
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through The Pimp's defenses.
Both fighters circling a little - The Pimp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Pimp lands a nice looking body shot.
Kennedy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The Pimp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Pimp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
The Pimp throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Pimp punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pimp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Pimp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Pimp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Pimp throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but The Pimp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jerrone The Pimp is winning the standup battle so far.
The Pimp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Pimp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pimp misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pimp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
The Pimp throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
The Pimp scores with a body shot.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
The Pimp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but The Pimp circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like The Pimp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Pimp throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Pimp misses with a low kick.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from The Pimp.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by The Pimp and move into the clinch position.
Kennedy moves out of range as The Pimp strikes.
As The Pimp backs off Kennedy throws a huge counter combo but The Pimp manages to avoid it all.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pimp throws out the jab.
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrone The Pimp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Pimp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrone The Pimp!
A victorious Jerrone The Pimp thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.