PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

CoxX
vs
Kenzie

193 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

154 cm
33
213 lbs
20 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CoxX's waist but CoxX gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenzie off to one side.

CoxX moves into the clinch.
Kenzie is trying to break free.
CoxX misses with a body punch.
CoxX softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
CoxX working aggressively here.

CoxX breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably

and CoxX counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CoxX wants to pass the guard but Kenzie is defending well.
CoxX will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
CoxX throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CoxX prevents Kenzie from standing back up.
CoxX throwing shots but Kenzie is blocking nicely.
Kenzie is trying to stand.
CoxX missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kenzie actively working from the bottom here.

CoxX stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kenzie to get to his feet.
Kenzie misses the jab.
Kenzie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
CoxX throws a right hand that Kenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenzie also avoids with ease.

CoxX is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenzie's half guard.
Kenzie wants to get back to full guard.
CoxX missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenzie punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX is looking to advance position but Kenzie won't allow it.

CoxX is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenzie has managed to free his arm - good work.
CoxX throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CoxX wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenzie keeps working.
Kenzie wants to control but CoxX is keeping busy.
Kenzie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from CoxX.
Kenzie wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX working Kenzie over with strikes.

CoxX is working for a kimura but Kenzie is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenzie works his way to full guard. Good work.
CoxX won't allow Kenzie to sweep him here.
CoxX loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
CoxX looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX is working hard here to advance position.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing CoxX from controlling successfully.
CoxX advances to half guard.
Kenzie trying to hold on to CoxX's head to control him but CoxX postures up.
CoxX is pressing down on Kenzie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenzie is holding on for now.
Kenzie has a hand on CoxX's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. CoxX takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CoxX is landing with some decent strikes but Kenzie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CoxX punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri CoxX dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice uppercut lands for CoxX. That snapped Kenzie's head back.

CoxX has Kenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
CoxX misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenzie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, CoxX creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenzie fails to pull guard.
CoxX lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenzie backwards.
Kenzie is trying to break the clinch but CoxX has him pressed against the cage.
CoxX stalling the fight.
Kenzie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. CoxX smiles and moves away.
Yuri CoxX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenzie dives in and grabs CoxX's left leg, looking for a takedown. CoxX pushes down on Kenzie's head and hops out.
Yuri CoxX has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trip Kenzie.
Kenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenzie misses with a combination

and CoxX counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX is trying to control. Kenzie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
CoxX seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
CoxX looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
CoxX has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kenzie trying to control from the bottom.
CoxX working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kenzie wants to control but CoxX is keeping busy.

CoxX is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenzie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time CoxX.
Kenzie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenzie is keeping the position for now.
Kenzie is looking to stand up but CoxX isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing CoxX from controlling successfully.

CoxX gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Kenzie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
CoxX fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yuri CoxX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenzie throws a head kick but CoxX moves out of range.
Kenzie closes this distance looking for a takedown but CoxX circles away.
Kenzie is breathing heavily.

CoxX has Kenzie up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kenzie wants the takedown. CoxX is fighting it off but Kenzie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in CoxX's guard against the cage.
Kenzie preventing the sweep.
CoxX is looking to sweep but instead, Kenzie has passed into half guard.
CoxX gets back to full guard.
CoxX trying to control the position.
Kenzie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
CoxX working a defensive guard here.
CoxX keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.
Kenzie preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Trip Kenzie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Kenzie misses.
CoxX tries to clinch but Kenzie is having none of it.

CoxX moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
CoxX throws an elbow that misses.
Kenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenzie avoids the elbow strike from CoxX, against the cage.
Kenzie can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenzie jumps guard but CoxX turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
CoxX scores with a shot to the side of Kenzie's head.
CoxX lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenzie or not.

Kenzie gets control of CoxX's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kenzie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri CoxX dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

CoxX avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenzie fails to land the takedown.
CoxX tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from CoxX.

Kenzie gets tackled into the cage by CoxX. CoxX maintains the clinch.
Kenzie can't get the takedown.
CoxX scores with an uppercut up the middle.
CoxX tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenzie avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by CoxX.
CoxX pushes Kenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
CoxX lands on the inside with an uppercut.
CoxX stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

CoxX breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

CoxX closes the distance and clinches.
Kenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX lands a shoulder strike.

CoxX breaks from the clinch.

CoxX forces Kenzie back against the cage and clinches.
Kenzie tries to work over CoxX's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
CoxX makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
CoxX working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kenzie breaks from the clinch.
Kenzie feints a jab promting CoxX to slip. Kenzie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. CoxX slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

CoxX moves into the clinch.

CoxX drags the fight down to the ground.
CoxX is trying to keep Kenzie in close.

Kenzie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CoxX is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CoxX has escaped and now he's on top!
CoxX stops Kenzie from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX trying to control but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CoxX being controlled here momentarily.
Yuri CoxX overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CoxX pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenzie is keeping the position for now.
Kenzie tries to strike from the bottom.
Kenzie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CoxX.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
CoxX stays in close to Kenzie's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
CoxX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
CoxX loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
CoxX forces his way into half guard.
CoxX passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kenzie!
CoxX looking to finish Kenzie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenzie!
CoxX scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX prevents Kenzie from getting the reversal.
CoxX connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CoxX looking to finish Kenzie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenzie!
CoxX with good strikes from the mount here!
CoxX lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

CoxX working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
CoxX lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CoxX lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kenzie hang on?
CoxX raining down shots from the mount!
Trip Kenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri CoxX is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
CoxX looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri CoxX showed his dominance in that final round.
Well CoxX has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri CoxX!