PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Kent (ranked 3819 p4p, 3158 weight class) and Hakeem Sterling (ranked 397 p4p, 340 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kent might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Humans are such easy prey. James Kent could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hakeem Sterling's chin.

Kent
vs
Sterling

177 cm
21
161
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
155
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakeem Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Sterling unleashes a big counter combination but Kent bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sterling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kent thumps Sterling with a low kick.
Kent throws a low kick but Sterling avoids it.

Kent cracks Sterling with an uppercut from hell and Sterling crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kent's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Sterling is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sterling working for submissions but it's allowed Kent to get to half guard.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Kent finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent works his way into side control.

Kent has an Americana. Sterling didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kent is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kent hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Kent!
After winning the bout, James Kent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.