PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 1294 p4p, 1431 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 184 p4p, 217 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by One Step Closer | Linkin Park. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knox
vs
Kennedy

177 cm
26
175
9 - 7 - 1

183 cm
40
178
25 - 34 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a body kick
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Knox.
Kennedy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Kennedy misses.
Knox stuns Kennedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kennedy there.
Kennedy throws an off balance right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy shoots and misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox tries to move into range but Kennedy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kennedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy scores with a nice right hand.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy lands a two punch combo.
Kennedy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Knox.
Kennedy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
Kennedy darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Kennedy into the cage.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kennedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.

Kennedy has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Knox.
A nice side step and Kennedy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kennedy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox stuns Kennedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox catches Kennedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kennedy thinking.
Knox lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Kennedy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Kennedy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox catches Kennedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knox really felt that one!
Knox thuds his right hand into Kennedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kennedy looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Kennedy lands a head shot.
Kennedy throws a right hand that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Knox cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses the body punch
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Knox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox digs a good body shot into Kennedy's ribs.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennedy at a distance.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Kennedy slips a jab from Knox.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Kennedy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Knox throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with the body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox with a jab.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Knox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Knox works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox slips a straight right by Kennedy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Knox moves away
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kennedy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Our winner, Porthos Knox, 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.