PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 1038 p4p, 312 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 130 p4p, 36 weight class). Stallion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kenway
vs
Stallion

175 cm
45
167
51 - 22 - 4

173 cm
26
166
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 22 - 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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stallion takes the fight into the clinch.
Stallion works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
Stallion lands a body punch.

Stallion has Kenway pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stallion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kenway tumbling to the mat - Stallion dives into Kenway's guard.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenway has wrist control.
Stallion is fighting to break Kenway's control of his arms but Kenway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Kenway blocks nicely.
Stallion sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion working some strikes from top position.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion postures up in Kenway's guard and throws a big left but Kenway blocks it.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion throws an elbow that misses. Kenway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stallion's guard. Nice move by Kenway!

Kenway wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving.

Stallion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.

Stallion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stallion's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion looking to control.

Stallion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenway is looking to stand up but Stallion won't let him.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kenway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stallion.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stallion to score with a decent uppercut.
Stallion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stallion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Kenway.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stallion. That did some damage!
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stallion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway throws a push kick but Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Stallion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stallion slips a jab and a cross from Kenway.
Stallion moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Stallion darts in looking for a takedown but Kenway gets double underhooks and turns Stallion into the cage.
Kenway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stallion lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
It looked like Kenway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Stallion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stallion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Stallion is looking for the big counter here.

Stallion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenway is trying to defend but Stallion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stallion seems to be working for a kimura but Kenway defends the submission attempt.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Kenway won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kenway thumps Stallion with a low kick.
A combination from Stallion does no damage.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Stallion tries to clinch
and Kenway counters with a good, hard body kick but Stallion shrugs it off.
Nice cross by Stallion.

Stallion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenway's half guard.
Kenway won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stallion looks to land a strike but Kenway avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion stopping the sweep attempt from Kenway.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kenway is keeping the position.
Stallion is looking to pass into half guard but Kenway pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kenway is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kenway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenway is one step ahead there.
Kenway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Stallion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenway defends it easily.
Kenway won't allow Stallion to sweep him here.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kenway is keeping the position.
Stallion slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Kenway defends it.
Harvey Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.

Stallion is working for a kimura but Kenway is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenway is positioning himself well to prevent Stallion advancing to mount.
Stallion throwing shots but Kenway is blocking nicely.

Stallion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenway is just riding it out for now. Stallion eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenway is controlling Stallion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenway avoid being mounted?
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
Kenway is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenway misses with the body kick
and Stallion counters with a left to the body.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stallion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
Stallion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Stallion.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stallion throws out the jab.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stallion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stallion scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stallion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenway throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stallion.
Kenway cracks Stallion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stallion swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Stallion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stallion circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway jabs at Stallion's body.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway throws a lazy uppercut
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.

Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stallion can't get the takedown.

Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Stallion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallion.
Kenway throws a head kick but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Kenway circles away easily
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Stallion dips to his left and cracks Kenway with an uppercut!
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body
enabling Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Kenway throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stallion avoids it.
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Stallion throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Kenway is predictable there
and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Kenway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Kenway circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stallion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kenway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenway, not yet.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Kenway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stallion trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Stallion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenway is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kenway is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway is pushing Stallion's head away, looking to escape. Stallion manages to hold on to the position though.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Stallion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenway is trying to escape the position but Stallion is controlling the position.
Kenway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenway is refusing to be controlled, as Stallion sits in half guard.
Kenway tries to get to full guard but Stallion has control of the leg.

Stallion is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stallion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kenway to regain full guard.
Stallion preventing the sweep.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Stallion moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kenway breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenway. That snapped Stallion's head back.
Stallion tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway slips under a jab from Stallion.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway misses the body punch

and Stallion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stallion.
Kenway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stallion pushes Kenway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.

Stallion is trying to trip Kenway. He has hold of a leg but Kenway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stallion persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stallion looking to pass the guard.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Stallion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenway is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stallion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenway sprawls well. Kenway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stallion gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stallion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Stallion moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stallion! But no joy.
A left lands for Stallion.
Kenway lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stallion drives through and clinches with Kenway against the cage.

Stallion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kenway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Stallion manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Stallion working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kenway is doing well to defend. Stallion seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kenway is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Harvey Stallion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.