PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khan
vs
Fenili

177 cm
32
166 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

168 cm
33
163 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Fenili!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries to bum rush Fenili with a series of wild strikes but Fenili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenili unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Fenili bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Khan has one of Fenili's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Fenili goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fenili but great work by Khan.
Fenili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Fenili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fenili is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Fenili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fenili is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Khan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fenili is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control.

Khan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fenili to his feet.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Fenili's ribs.
Amir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan stuns Fenili with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Fenili on that attempt.
Khan stalks Fenili and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fenili's face. Fenili staggers backwards, shaken.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan gets through Fenili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries a body shot but Fenili blocks it.
Khan gets through Fenili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan has Fenili pushed against the cage.
Khan is working Fenili over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Fenili.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fenili fails to land.
Fenili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Fenili blocking some punches.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Fenili avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.

Fenili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Fenili seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Khan.
Fenili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khan. Khan obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fenili shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fenili dives in and scores a takedown into Khan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fenili is looking to advance position but Khan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Fenili has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Khan controlling his opponent.
Fenili regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khan misses with a looping right.
Fenili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fenili if he has to take too many more of those.
Fenili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fenili tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenili can do to turn this around?
Fenili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Fenili has a takedown stuffed.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenili.
Khan leaves Fenili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenili closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Fenili pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Fenili looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Fenili is breathing heavily.
Fenili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Khan lands.
Khan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amir Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Amir Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Khan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fenili has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Khan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fenili is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.
Khan prevents Fenili from improving his position.
Khan trying to control from half guard but Fenili is working away.
Khan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fenili controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenili trying to control but Khan postures up.
Khan prevents Fenili from improving his position.
Khan not doing much here.
Khan prevents Fenili from improving his position.
Khan is controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fenili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fenili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan cracks Fenili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fenili.
Fenili looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fenili shoots in but no luck this time.
Fenili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Khan with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Khan dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Fenili's defenses.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fenili.
Fenili shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fenili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fenili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Fenili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Fenili is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan is looking to chop away at Fenili's legs.
Fenili shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fenili on the side of the head.
Fenili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fenili.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Fenili. Fenili gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Fenili slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Gabriel Fenili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fenili shoots and misses
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fenili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Khan clinches.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Khan.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fenili backwards.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenili controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Fenili controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Fenili is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amir Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Fenili's head.
Khan working aggressively here.
Fenili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fenili being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amir Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fenili is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fenili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
Fenili has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khan after a bit of a struggle.

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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fenili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gabriel Fenili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fenili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenili is looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Khan!
Amir Khan gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).