PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Comstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenardly has chosen Strokin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Comstock
vs
Kenardly

175 cm
46
184 lbs
41 - 35 - 0

180 cm
32
175 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sir Comstock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comstock moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenardly.
Kenardly throws a hook but Comstock blocks it.
Comstock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kenardly looks to land a right hand but Comstock moved out of range.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Kenardly is quick to defend against it.
Kenardly throws a head kick that misses.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenardly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Sir Comstock has been cut.
Kenardly throws a hook to the side of Comstock's head but Comstock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenardly misses with a straight left.
Kenardly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenardly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenardly misses with a right hand

and Comstock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Comstock.
Comstock won't allow Kenardly to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenardly is on top in guard.

Comstock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Comstock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kenardly controls the pace.

Comstock has his feet on Kenardly's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kenardly throws a low kick but Comstock moves out of range easily.

Kenardly drives through and clinches with Comstock against the cage.
Comstock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenardly prevents it.
Kenardly is working for takedown but Comstock is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kenardly fails to land.
Kenardly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenardly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Kenardly to work.
Comstock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenardly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenardly looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comstock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenardly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Comstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenardly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Comstock up against the cage.

Kenardly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenardly misses with a lunging right hand

and Comstock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenardly's guard.
Kenardly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenardly is controlling Comstock's posture.
Kenardly is looking to sweep but instead, Comstock has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Comstock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kenardly to get to his feet.
Comstock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenardly.
Comstock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Comstock slips a jab from Kenardly.
Kenardly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenardly sprawls and moves away.
Comstock ducks under a wild hook from Kenardly.
Kenardly scores with a one two! Comstock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kenardly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenardly throws a leg kick

and Comstock counters with a single leg into guard. Kenardly didn't expect that.
Kenardly wants to get back to his feet but Comstock passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kenardly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Comstock's cut.
That's time! Comstock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Comstock checks a leg kick.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenardly sprawls and moves away.
Kenardly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Comstock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenardly.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.

Comstock tries to keep at a distance but Kenardly has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Comstock.
Kenardly stops a takedown attempt from Comstock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenardly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Comstock backwards.

Kenardly breaks the clinch.
Kenardly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenardly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kenardly.
Kenardly misses with a head kick.
Comstock moves away from the strike by Kenardly.
Comstock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lars Kenardly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenardly connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Kenardly misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kenardly, right into the meat.
Comstock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenardly sprawls and moves away.
Kenardly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Comstock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenardly.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenardly sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kenardly, right into the meat.
Kenardly throws a looping overhand right but Comstock ducks down to avoid it.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenardly sprawls and moves away.
Kenardly throws a nice looking combination but Comstock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenardly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenardly throws a leg kick that misses.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kenardly closes the distance and clinches.
Kenardly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Comstock blocks a body shot from Kenardly.
Kenardly prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Comstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Comstock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenardly's efforts to push away.

Kenardly manages to break the clinch.
Kenardly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Kenardly is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Kenardly misses.
Kenardly throws an overhand right that lands on Comstock's shoulder, as Comstock tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kenardly swinging wildly here.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenardly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenardly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Kenardly is quick to defend against it.
Comstock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenardly.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Kenardly is quick to defend against it.
Kenardly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Comstock's head.
Kenardly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenardly misses with a hook. Comstock ducked under it nicely.
Comstock ducks under a wild hook from Kenardly.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenardly throws an off balance right hand

and Comstock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kenardly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sir Comstock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kenardly tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Comstock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenardly's guard.
Comstock prevents Kenardly from getting back to his feet.
Kenardly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Comstock postures up.
Sir Comstock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenardly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Comstock manages to get himself to full guard.

Comstock is looking to stand up but Kenardly isn't so interested in that idea.
Comstock being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kenardly gets to his feet - Comstock follows without any prompting.
Kenardly misses with a looping right.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Comstock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenardly.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenardly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenardly falls off balance throwing a combination

and Comstock counters with a single leg into guard. Kenardly didn't expect that.
Kenardly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenardly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenardly is still trying to improve position.
Kenardly controls Comstock momentarily but Comstock frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly pulls Comstock in close to prevent any damage.
Kenardly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Comstock is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lars Kenardly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenardly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenardly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenardly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Comstock checks a low kick from Kenardly.
Comstock slips under a jab.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Kenardly is quick to defend against it.
Comstock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly tests Comstock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lars Kenardly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenardly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenardly throws a jab when Comstock was well out of range.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenardly misses with a hook

and Comstock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Comstock being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenardly wants to sweep here but Comstock controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kenardly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenardly 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kenardly!
Our winner, Lars Kenardly, 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.