PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 185 p4p, 29 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 232 p4p, 36 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Kenway

172 cm
35
165 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

175 cm
40
163 lbs
42 - 15 - 4

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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 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Kenway 's knee.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Kenway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kenway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Kenway didn't see that one coming.
Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson slips a straight right by Kenway.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenway scores with a hook.
Kenway lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Kenway throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Kenway.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson clobbers Kenway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Kenway is looking to land body kicks.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kenway misses.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.
Kenway connects with a crisp jab.
Kenway has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.

Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kenway is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson is working Kenway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Kenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenway is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Kenway.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Kenway circles away easily
and Kenway counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Kenway misses.
Kenway checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Kenway digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Anderson misses.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenway scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Kenway jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Kenway.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a low kick but Kenway moves out of range easily.
Anderson takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Kenway.
Kenway connects with a high kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenway.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Kenway throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Kenway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenway defends it nicely.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenway drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenway as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Kenway scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway misses with a wild combination.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.

Kenway bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Kenway checks it
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Kenway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Kenway takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kenway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Kenway misses.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenway just manages to avoid it.

Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kenway quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Kenway dodges it nicely.
Anderson winds up and cracks Kenway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
Kenway wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is keen to just control but Kenway is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kenway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.

Kenway gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Anderson defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Kenway counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Kenway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenway throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Kenway scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Kenway.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Kenway throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Kenway.
I've got Kenway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.