PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Destroyer (ranked 3615 p4p, 4186 weight class) and James Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Kent enters the cage!

Destroyer
vs
Kent

170 cm
35
167
22 - 24 - 1

177 cm
24
162
3 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Fast

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 22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Kent!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Destroyer instigates a clinch.

Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destroyer throws a shot to the body.
Destroyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Kent.
Destroyer blocks a head kick by Kent.
Kent throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Kent misses
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Kent cracks Destroyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kent throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Kent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kent blocks the strikes from Destroyer.
Kent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
Destroyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Destroyer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destroyer is controlling Kent's posture.
Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Destroyer wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Kent throws a fast counter high kick but Destroyer manages to duck under it in time.
Kent lands a nice looking kick to the body. Destroyer takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent lands with a nice body kick.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kent throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Kent with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destroyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Kent.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Destroyer did well to prevent Kent getting side control.

Destroyer has one foot on Kent's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent looks to land a body kick but Destroyer moved away.
Kent misses with a kick to the body.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Kent moved out of range.
Kent raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Destroyer moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Kent will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
Destroyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
James Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent throws a lazy head kick

and Destroyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Destroyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer is pressed up against the cage. Kent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Destroyer down to the mat. Destroyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kent is looking to land body kicks.
Kent throws a body punch but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer tries to counter by clinching up but Kent breaks away and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer tried to score with a low kick but Kent checks it.

Destroyer darts in and clinches Kent up against the cage.
Kent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Destroyer prevents it.
Kent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chicken Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kent.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
Kent throws a fast counter high kick but Destroyer manages to duck under it in time.

Destroyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kent to the mat! Kent manages to get full guard.
Destroyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kent is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kent throws an elbow that misses. Destroyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kent's guard. Nice move by Destroyer!

Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destroyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer throws a big right hand that misses.

Destroyer stands up and waves to Kent to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kent.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Destroyer lands a nice hook to Kent's body. Kent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Kent.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.
Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Kent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destroyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kent avoids the damage to the body.
Kent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Destroyer is defending well.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the side of Kent's head.
Destroyer slows down the pace here.
Kent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Destroyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chicken Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kent.
Kent is trying to drag Destroyer to the mat but Destroyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kent is trying to drag Destroyer to the mat but Destroyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Destroyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kent or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent tries for a takedown but Destroyer manages to get underhooks.
Kent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Destroyer is defending well.
Kent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Destroyer after a bit of a struggle.
Kent wants to take the fight to the mat but Destroyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Destroyer prevents it.

Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Kent misses
and Destroyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destroyer is defended easily by Kent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Destroyer misses its intended target.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kent can do to turn this around?
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kent misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Destroyer tries to counter with a takedown but Kent is quick to defend against it.
Kent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Destroyer catches Kent right on the button with a cross.

Kent is rocked!
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Destroyer finish him?
Destroyer connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Destroyer lands with a good body shot.
You can see that Kent has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Destroyer can pounce on him.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destroyer lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kent tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chicken Destroyer!
Our winner, Chicken Destroyer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.