PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Kenzhen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kenzhen
vs
Wyman

177 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Kenzhen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Wyman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzhen throws a sloppy head kick and Wyman moves out of range easily.
Kenzhen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenzhen throws a head kick but Wyman moves out of range.

Wyman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kenzhen to the ground. Wyman is now in Kenzhen's guard.
Kenzhen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wyman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenzhen has wrist control.
Kenzhen working a defensive guard here.
Kenzhen wants to hit a switch here but Wyman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kenzhen there!
Kenzhen is wriggling around trying to escape.

Wyman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kenzhen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kenzhen shrugs it off.

Wyman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kenzhen turns into him and now he's in Wyman's guard.
Kenzhen is fighting to break Wyman's control of his arms but Wyman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wyman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Wyman pulls guard successfully.
Kenzhen postures up in Wyman's guard and throws a big left but Wyman blocks it.

Wyman scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Wyman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kenzhen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wyman is in Kenzhen's guard.

Wyman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wyman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wyman preventing the sweep.

Wyman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyman with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wyman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wyman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenzhen keeps working.

Wyman is working for a kimura but Kenzhen is defending it quite comfortably.

Wyman seems to be working for a kimura but Kenzhen defends the submission attempt.
Kenzhen trying to control from the bottom.
Wyman trying to mount his opponent but Kenzhen defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyman prevents Kenzhen from standing back up.
Wyman trying to control the action but Kenzhen is working from the bottom.
Kenzhen trying to control but Wyman postures up.
Wyman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Wyman is looking for a kimura but Kenzhen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wyman to get the leverage.

Kenzhen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wyman.

Wyman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wyman misses with a head shot. Kenzhen uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kenzhen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenzhen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wyman!

Kenzhen wants to finish this one by submission but Wyman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kenzhen.
Wyman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenzhen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wyman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Wyman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kenzhen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Wyman catches Kenzhen right on the button with a cross.
Kenzhen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenzhen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenzhen momentarily.

Wyman feints and as Kenzhen raises his hands in defense, Wyman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Wyman stands up from Kenzhen's guard - Wyman perhaps looking for a knockout.

Wyman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wyman tries for a kimura but Kenzhen is defending well.
Kenzhen parries the strikes from Wyman easily there. Wyman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kenzhen to escape.
Wyman throws a strike aimed at the side of Kenzhen's head but Kenzhen avoids it well.
Kenzhen sneaks back into half guard.
Kenzhen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyman trying to control but Kenzhen is working from the bottom.
Wyman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenzhen keeping moving, preventing Wyman from controlling successfully.
Kenzhen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wyman!
Wyman tries to lock up and control but Kenzhen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kenzhen wants to control the pace but Wyman is squirming around nicely.
Wyman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kenzhen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzhen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kenzhen wants to control the pace but Wyman is squirming around nicely.
Wyman tries to hold on but Kenzhen postures up.
Wyman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kenzhen wants to take a breather but Wyman is having none of it.
Wyman moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wyman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenzhen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenzhen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Wyman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kenzhen defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzhen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenzhen won't allow Wyman to sweep him here.
Wyman keeping moving, preventing Kenzhen from controlling successfully.
Wyman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kenzhen preventing the sweep.
Wyman keeping moving, preventing Kenzhen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryo Kenzhen just wasn't active enough.
A left and a right from Wyman both land. Nice combination.
Kenzhen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenzhen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kenzhen gets caught napping as Wyman dives in and scores a takedown. Kenzhen manages to retain guard.
Wyman prevents Kenzhen from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenzhen is trying to hold Wyman in close to prevent damage but Wyman has managed to pass into half guard.

Wyman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kenzhen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wyman has cracked it and Kenzhen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wyman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Wyman!