PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ajkrl Heoxb (ranked 4106 p4p, 358 weight class) and Alex Kent (ranked 24180 p4p, 490 weight class). Kent has chosen Ready for war as his entrance music. Alex Kent will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Heoxb
vs
Kent

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
146 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ajkrl Heoxb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Kent!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heoxb is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Heoxb darts in trying to clinch
and Heoxb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Heoxb throws out a leg kick but Kent moves out of range and Heoxb only half commits.
Kent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent shoots in but Heoxb avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kent rushes Heoxb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent is trying to break free.
Heoxb throws an elbow that misses.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Kent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heoxb throws an elbow that misses.
Kent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kent wants a takedown.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heoxb.

It looks like Alex Kent has been cut.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.

Kent manages to break the clinch.

Heoxb moves into the clinch.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Heoxb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kent throws an elbow but it misses.
Kent is trying to break free.
Kent blocks an elbow strike.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent looking to slow down the pace here.

Kent breaks the clinch.
Kent thows a body kick. Heoxb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Heoxb moves out of range easily.

Heoxb moves into range and clinches up with Kent.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Kent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kent blocks an elbow strike from Heoxb.

Kent breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kent fails with a takedown attempt.

Heoxb clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kent pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Heoxb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heoxb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heoxb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kent's brow.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Heoxb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heoxb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kent.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Heoxb has him pressed against the cage.
Kent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kent is pushing Heoxb up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.
Heoxb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heoxb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kent tries to circle away but Heoxb has him pinned against the cage.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Kent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent tries to pull guard but Heoxb won't allow it.
Kent avoids the elbow strike from Heoxb, against the cage.
Kent is trying to drag Heoxb to the mat but Heoxb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heoxb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kent's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajkrl Heoxb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Kent's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Heoxb.

Heoxb takes the fight into the clinch.
Heoxb throws an elbow that misses.
Heoxb prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Kent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heoxb throws an elbow that misses.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Heoxb has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heoxb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kent's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heoxb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kent.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heoxb defends it nicely.
Heoxb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kent lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heoxb throws out a leg kick but Kent moves out of range and Heoxb only half commits.
Heoxb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heoxb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kent has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kent and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Heoxb rushes Kent and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heoxb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kent's brow.
Kent dodges an elbow strike from Heoxb.
Heoxb lands a damaging elbow.
Kent blocks an elbow strike.
Kent has Heoxb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heoxb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kent avoids a wild elbow strike from Heoxb.
Kent avoids the elbow strike from Heoxb, against the cage.

Kent pulls guard effortlessly.
Heoxb sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent wants to stand and escape but Heoxb is having none of it.

Kent working for a triangle but Heoxb defends it easily.
Heoxb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heoxb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alex Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent fails with the takedown.

Kent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heoxb quickly recovers to half guard.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Heoxb keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent is looking to take a break and control but Heoxb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heoxb is doing well to control the position and prevent Kent from advancing to side control.
Heoxb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kent's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Heoxb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajkrl Heoxb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Kent's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kent misses with a double jab.
Heoxb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Heoxb instigates a clinch.
Kent wants to break free but Heoxb has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kent tries to pull guard but Heoxb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Heoxb.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent tries to circle away but Heoxb has him pinned against the cage.
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Heoxb has him pressed against the cage.
Heoxb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heoxb has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Kent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kent jumps guard but Heoxb stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heoxb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heoxb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kent.
Kent fails to pull guard.
Kent blocks an elbow strike from Heoxb.
Heoxb prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heoxb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kent tries to pull guard but Heoxb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heoxb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heoxb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heoxb smiles and moves away.
Kent swats away the attempt to clinch by Heoxb.
Heoxb throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Kent tries to get set, Heoxb tries to push him back and clinch up but Kent manages to avoid the attempt.

Heoxb moves into the clinch.
Kent dodges an elbow strike from Heoxb.
Heoxb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.
Heoxb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kent blocks an elbow strike.
Heoxb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kent blocks an elbow strike from Heoxb.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heoxb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kent or perhaps it was just good defense by Heoxb, which made it look bad.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent is looking to clinch.
Kent tries to clinch up but Heoxb circles away and keeps his distance.
Heoxb throws a solid leg kick but Kent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heoxb.

Kent gets tackled into the cage by Heoxb. Heoxb maintains the clinch.
Kent blocks an elbow strike from Heoxb.
Heoxb throws an elbow that misses.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent tries to throw a body punch but Heoxb avoids it by throwing Kent back against the cage.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.
Heoxb is pressed up against the cage. Kent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heoxb down to the mat. Heoxb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alex Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heoxb tries to clinch there but Kent circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ajkrl Heoxb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heoxb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajkrl Heoxb!
Alex Kent spoke after the fight, saying 'I gotta be better next time I will be back'.