PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 14 p4p, 3 weight class) and Sala Barbo (ranked 113 p4p, 14 weight class). Barbo has chosen Nissim as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kenway
vs
Barbo

175 cm
37
163 lbs
37 - 12 - 4

172 cm
30
155 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Barbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An inside leg kick from Kenway misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenway throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Barbo moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo cracks Kenway with a good jab.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenway throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Barbo gets a clinch.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo lands a body shot.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Kenway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway is leaning against Barbo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo is stalling here.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Barbo trying to control the position but instead, Kenway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbo into the cage.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
Kenway tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Kenway.
Kenway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenway.

Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbo slips a jab from Kenway.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
Kenway throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Kenway slips a straight right by Barbo.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenway.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Kenway throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Kenway misses with a hook
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway scores with a kick to the body.
Barbo slips under a jab from Kenway.
Barbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Kenway.
Kenway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Barbo blocks a jab.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenway is looking to land body kicks.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway lands a high kick!
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Barbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenway throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Barbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Barbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbo in the body.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
And Barbo responds with a good body kick, but Kenway manages to step out the way in time.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
A head kick from Kenway lands but Barbo takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenway.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenway misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbo checks a leg kick.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Kenway stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edward Kenway is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kenway tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Kenway off balance momentarily.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Barbo moves his leg out of the way.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Barbo pushes him off.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenway scores with a nice body kick.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks.
Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
A big right from Kenway misses.
Barbo swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo connects with a single shot there.
Kenway catches Barbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Kenway there.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbo in his tracks.
A head kick from Kenway lands but Barbo takes it in his stride.
Barbo misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenway's calf.
Nice cross by Kenway.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Kenway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edward Kenway.
Well Kenway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway retains his lightweight title!
Edward Kenway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.