PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by You Gotta Die For Your Government. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Keith Ronald Kernspecht enters the cage!

Cox
vs
Ronald Kernspecht

181 cm
20
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox leaves Kernspecht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kernspecht drives through and clinches with Cox against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kernspecht goes for a takedown attempt but Cox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kernspecht misses with a takedown attempt - Cox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sean Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.

Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cox pushes Kernspecht off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kernspecht shoots in and drives through. Cox sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Kernspecht on that attempt.
Kernspecht looks gassed!
Kernspecht tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
Kernspecht shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kernspecht circles away quickly and effectively.
Kernspecht looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cox is fending him off so far but Kernspecht persists. Nope, Cox circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kernspecht is defended easily by Cox.
Cox misses with a series of wild punches.
Cox is looking to clinch.
Cox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Keith Ronald Kernspecht has been cut.
Cox throws a right and a left that Kernspecht avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Sean Cox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kernspecht takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kernspecht wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kernspecht bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Cox throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kernspecht closes the distance looking to clinch

and Cox moves into the clinch.
Kernspecht stalling in the clinch but Cox improves position.
Cox working hard to break the clinch.
Kernspecht tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cox smiles and moves away.
Kernspecht throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Kernspecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a three punch combo that has Kernspecht backing up. Kernspecht nods at Cox to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Kernspecht avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Cox wants to get back to striking at distance but Kernspecht won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Cox.
Cox pushes Kernspecht back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.

Cox breaks from the clinch.
Cox throws a series of punches but Kernspecht avoids them all with ease.
Kernspecht is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Kernspecht circles away.
Cox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kernspecht circles away quickly and effectively.
Cox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kernspecht counters with a two punch combo.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kernspecht counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kernspecht.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht stays in close to Cox's body and controls the position.

Cox uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a left and a right that stings Kernspecht.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kernspecht is defended easily by Cox.

Kernspecht looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kernspecht gets to his feet. Cox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cox gets caught flat footed, as Kernspecht shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kernspecht decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cox, up you get!

Kernspecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Ronald Kernspecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Ronald Kernspecht's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kernspecht misses with a takedown

and Cox counters by clinching up.
Kernspecht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kernspecht is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Cox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cox.
Kernspecht is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sean Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.
Kernspecht blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kernspecht goes for a takedown attempt but Cox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kernspecht doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox tries to clinch there but Kernspecht circles away.
Cox swats away the attempt to clinch by Kernspecht.
Kernspecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kernspecht tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox 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.
Kernspecht shoots and misses
and Cox counters with a one-two to the body.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cox stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kernspecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
Kernspecht scores with a nice head shot.
Kernspecht shoots in but no luck this time.
Cox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kernspecht circles away quickly and effectively.
Kernspecht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kernspecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cox looks to land a combination but Kernspecht avoids it well.

Kernspecht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kernspecht.
Kernspecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kernspecht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox presses Kernspecht against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cox looking to throw knees to the head but Kernspecht is blocking nicely.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Kernspecht keeps him there for the moment.
Kernspecht can't get the takedown.
Kernspecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kernspecht tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Cox.
Cox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kernspecht takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cox landing knees to the body.
Kernspecht fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.

Kernspecht decides to pull guard.

Kernspecht pushes Cox off and gets back to his feet.
Kernspecht fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht tries to clinch but Cox moves away
and Cox counters with a series of strikes. Kernspecht will be more careful next time no doubt.

Kernspecht closes the distance and pushes Cox back into the cage.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Kernspecht keeps him there for the moment.

Kernspecht tightens his grip and picks Cox up, before dumping him to the ground. Cox manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kernspecht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kernspecht would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kernspecht throws a strike but Cox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cox won't allow Kernspecht to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Ronald Kernspecht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keith Ronald Kernspecht's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kernspecht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kernspecht.
No luck for Kernspecht with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Cox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cox throws a combination that misses

and Kernspecht counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Kernspecht stands up and waves to Cox to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kernspecht misses with a takedown

and Cox counters by moving into the clinch.
Sean Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.

Kernspecht has clasped his hands together around Cox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kernspecht asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kernspecht decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kernspecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kernspecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Cox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kernspecht manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kernspecht is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kernspecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cox preventing the sweep.

Kernspecht has his feet on Cox's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kernspecht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Kernspecht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cox prevents the takedown attempt.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Kernspecht is controlling the position.
Kernspecht goes for a takedown attempt but Cox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cox lands with a nice combination. Kernspecht backs away looking to recover.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cox counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kernspecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cox tries to bum rush Kernspecht with a series of wild strikes but Kernspecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kernspecht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cox avoids it really well and circles away.
Cox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kernspecht.
Cox throws a right hand that Kernspecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Kernspecht also avoids with ease.

Kernspecht decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kernspecht wants to stand but Cox has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kernspecht content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sean Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kernspecht stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kernspecht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cox pinned against the cage. Cox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kernspecht has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cox tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kernspecht counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Ronald Kernspecht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kernspecht 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Ronald Kernspecht!