PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Eduardo The Latin Heat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Latin Heat
vs
Kennedy

194 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo The Latin Heat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Latin Heat fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Latin Heat tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy lands the left hand.
Kennedy cracks The Latin Heat with an open hand slap.
The Latin Heat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Latin Heat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy lands with a straight right. The Latin Heat didn't see that one coming.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy thumps The Latin Heat with a low kick.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws out a leg kick but The Latin Heat moves out of range and Kennedy only half commits.
The Latin Heat is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch.
The Latin Heat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Latin Heat.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up.
Kennedy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Latin Heat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Latin Heat moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
The Latin Heat moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into The Latin Heat's ribs.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Latin Heat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Latin Heat's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from The Latin Heat.
Chris Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into The Latin Heat's ribs.
The Latin Heat misses with the combination.
Kennedy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kennedy with a jab.
Kennedy connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kennedy.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Good work by The Latin Heat as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Latin Heat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Latin Heat circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at The Latin Heat's knee but The Latin Heat avoids it well.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. The Latin Heat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eduardo The Latin Heat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by The Latin Heat.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up.
The Latin Heat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
The Latin Heat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kennedy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Latin Heat. That one must have hurt.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kennedy.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Latin Heat's body.
The Latin Heat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Latin Heat moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Chris Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but The Latin Heat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks The Latin Heat off balance momentarily.
Kennedy connects with a body shot that sends The Latin Heat's belly button to the back.
Chris Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
The Latin Heat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy thuds his right hand into The Latin Heat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Latin Heat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Latin Heat throws a body shot but no joy.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Latin Heat tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy jabs The Latin Heat right on the nose. The Latin Heat blinks but takes it well.
The Latin Heat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as The Latin Heat blocks the low kick.
As Kennedy tries to get set, The Latin Heat tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.
The Latin Heat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennedy scores with the left hand. The Latin Heat knows he should have avoided that one.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy with a jab.
The Latin Heat tries to move into range but Kennedy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Latin Heat misses with a double jab.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kennedy lands a nice hook to The Latin Heat's body. The Latin Heat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
The Latin Heat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Latin Heat checks the leg kick.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
The Latin Heat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. The Latin Heat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kennedy lands a lovely overhand right.
Kennedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kennedy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Latin Heat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy stuns The Latin Heat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to The Latin Heat's body. The Latin Heat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kennedy dips to his left and cracks The Latin Heat with an uppercut!
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Latin Heat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kennedy stuns The Latin Heat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Latin Heat walks into a stiff left hand from Kennedy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped The Latin Heat's head back.
Kennedy connects with a body shot.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kennedy scores with a head kick. The Latin Heat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Latin Heat's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Latin Heat.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
The Latin Heat checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at The Latin Heat's knee but The Latin Heat avoids it well.
The Latin Heat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Latin Heat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kennedy lands a body shot.
The Latin Heat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy with a hook.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Latin Heat. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Kennedy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Latin Heat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Latin Heat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Latin Heat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Latin Heat looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
The Latin Heat moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Latin Heat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Latin Heat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Latin Heat throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy lands a jab.
Kennedy works over The Latin Heat's head and body with a nice combination.
Kennedy throws a low kick but The Latin Heat moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Kennedy.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Latin Heat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by The Latin Heat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Latin Heat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Latin Heat avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
The Latin Heat moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Latin Heat rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Latin Heat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kennedy manages to circle out of the way.
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but The Latin Heat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kennedy with a hook.
A head kick misses from The Latin Heat.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
The Latin Heat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Latin Heat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Kennedy.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Latin Heat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy 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 The Latin Heat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Latin Heat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kennedy dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kennedy blocks a leg kick.
The Latin Heat tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Kennedy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
The Latin Heat moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
The Latin Heat blocks the body kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick as The Latin Heat jumps back.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Latin Heat misses with a wild combination.
The Latin Heat tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Latin Heats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Latin Heat's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy jabs at The Latin Heat's body.
A head kick from Kennedy lands but The Latin Heat takes it in his stride.
Kennedy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Latin Heat tries a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chris Kennedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Latin Heat is out of range.
The Latin Heat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy throws a low kick but The Latin Heat moves out of range easily.
Kennedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Latin Heat is out of range and Kennedy settles back down.
The Latin Heat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
The Latin Heat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Latin Heat doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
The Latin Heat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Donk. Kennedy catches The Latin Heat right on the button with a cross.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Latin Heat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Latin Heat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
The Latin Heat checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Eduardo The Latin Heat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Latin Heat momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kennedy!