PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gucci - 911 Emergency kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! LeBron James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ono
vs
James

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenji Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, LeBron James!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
A punch combination from James misses.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ono.
Ono dodges the punch combination from James.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Ono counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ono throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James staying out of range there.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ono makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono avoids the body shot from James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ono circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a double jab

and Ono counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ono won't allow James to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Ono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.

Ono drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ono off! Ono jumps back into James's guard.

Ono drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ono off! Ono jumps back into James's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ono wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Ono lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ono.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ono counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.

Ono drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Ono off! Ono jumps back into James's guard.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if James is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Ono looking for submissions off his back.

Ono actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ono wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James content to control rather than advance.
James is looking to take a break and control but Ono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ono looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James content to control rather than advance.
James trying to control from half guard but Ono is working away.

Ono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James wants to stand up but Ono has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Ono misses
and James counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Kenji Ono has been cut.
Ono takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James lands with a right hand.
James misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Ono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Ono's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

James tries to bum rush Ono with a series of wild strikes but Ono uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ono misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Ono on that attempt.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ono counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from James does no damage.
Ono tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Ono loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ono counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to sweep here but Ono controlling him for the moment.
Ono trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Ono preventing the sweep.
Ono trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Ono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James is pulling down on Ono's head. It's preventing any offense from Ono, at least for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ono makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ono counter with a right hand.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from James misses.
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

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.
Ono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James swinging wildly here.
Ono walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from James misses.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ono counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ono counters with a stiff right hand.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ono counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ono.
Ono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.
Ono pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ono is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but James still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, James has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ono being controlled for a moment.
Ono manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ono.

James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Ono's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James is working Ono over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Ono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.

Ono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
Ono avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenji Ono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Ono dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Ono's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ono moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ono takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James misses with a combination

and Ono counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
Ono wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ono postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James wants to stand and escape but Ono is having none of it.
Ono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Ono keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Ono.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James dips to his left and cracks Ono with an uppercut!
LeBron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by James.
Good shot there by Ono.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ono.
Ono fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeBron James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ono throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from James.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ono throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James throws a combination that misses

and Ono counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ono.
James wants to stand and escape but Ono is having none of it.
Ono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ono drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ono jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James has Ono pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono advances to half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is trying to control the position but Ono postures up.
Ono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James keeping full guard, as Ono tries to pass.
James looking to control.
James trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ono trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James looks to land a left hand but Ono moved out of range nicely.
Ono slips under a jab.
LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Ono.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ono has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from James misses.
LeBron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ono ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ono shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Ono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ono, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Ono!