PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kennen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kennen
vs
Rex

185 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Kennen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrus Rex!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennen is defended easily by Rex.
Rex lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rex as he avoids it easily.
Kennen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rex defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kennen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennen ducks under a wild hook from Rex.
Rex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennen.
Kennen avoids the body shot from Rex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex throws a series of punches but Kennen moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rex. No joy for Kennen on that attempt.
Rex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Rex scores with a four punch combination!
Rex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennen.
A slow jab from Rex misses its intended target.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rex has eaten all the pies!
Rex throws an overhand right that lands on Kennen's shoulder, as Kennen tries to avoid the shot.
Kennen shoots for a takedown but Rex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennen looks for a takedown but Rex sprawls well.
Kennen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Rex misses.
Nice body punch from Rex.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rex as he jumps to the side.
Rex swinging wildly here.

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.
A punch combination from Rex misses.
Kennen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rex swivels and escapes.
Kennen shoots in for a double leg but Rex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rex misses with a wild combination.
Cyrus Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Rex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rex scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennen should have avoided that one.
Kennen looks to throw the jab but Rex is out of range.
Kennen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cyrus Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennen fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense.
Kennen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kennen needs to keep his hands up - Rex had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Rex.
Kennen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rex avoids it really well and circles away.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennen shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kennen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex.
Rex misses with a double jab.
Kennen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rex ducks under a wild hook from Kennen.
Rex slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rex misses with the combination.
Rex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rex fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Rex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Rex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rex swings for the body but Kennen moves out of range.
Rex misses with a few strikes there.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennen blocks a jab.
Kennen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyrus Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennen momentarily.
Rex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kennen in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kennen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kennen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennen fails to land the takedown.
Kennen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Rex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennen.
Rex misses with the combination.
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennen.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rex misses with a few strikes there.
Kennen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rex looks to land a combination but Kennen avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennen has a takedown stuffed.
Kennen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennen tries for a takedown but Rex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Rex both land. Nice combination.
Kennen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rex to score with a decent uppercut.
Rex tries to bum rush Kennen with a series of wild strikes but Kennen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rex stuffs the takedown attempt from Kennen. Kennen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennen.
Rex misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Rex closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rex throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kennen ducks under a wild hook from Rex.
Kennen moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennen shoots for a takedown but Rex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Rex scores with a four punch combination!
Kennen slips a jab from Rex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Kennen moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Rex.
Kennen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cyrus Rex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kennen shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennen dives in and grabs Rex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rex pushes down on Kennen's head and hops out.
Kennen slips under a jab.
Kennen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kennen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennen tries to land a front kick but Rex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kennen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennen shoots in but no luck this time.
Rex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rex misses with a wild combination.
Rex falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kennen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rex's waist but Rex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennen off to one side.
Kennen lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Kennen misses.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rex as he avoids it easily.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Kennen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rex pinned against the cage. Rex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kennen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rex leaves Kennen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rex. Kennen does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennen moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Rex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennen.
Rex throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cyrus Rex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennen.
Kennen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rex avoids it really well and circles away.
Rex misses with a wild body shot.
Kennen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex leaves Kennen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rex avoids it really well and circles away.
Kennen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cyrus Rex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rex throws a hook but Kennen blocks it.
Kennen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kennen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rex circles away.
Rex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennen.

That's four 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.
Kennen throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennen.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rex works over Kennen's head and body with a nice combination.
Rex fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennen shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense.
Kennen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mark Kennen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Kennen both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kennen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rex has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Rex!