PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kenddosin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy as (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kenddosin
vs
as

169 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Kenddosin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Happy as!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenddosin moves in looking to clinch but as pushes him off.
Kenddosin fakes the leg kick and cracks as in the body.
Kenddosin tries to clinch up.

as closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenddosin taking a breather.

as pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
as misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenddosin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
as fails to pull the fight into his guard.
as managing to block the knees to the body from Kenddosin.
Kenddosin prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
as slowing the pace effectively.

as jumps guard.
as is trying to keep Kenddosin in close.

as is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kenddosin defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
as keeping moving, preventing Kenddosin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
as is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kenddosin is controlling him.
as thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenddosin trying to control but as is working from the bottom.
as wants to stand up but Kenddosin is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
as keeping moving, preventing Kenddosin from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
as darts in looking for a takedown but Kenddosin gets double underhooks and turns as into the cage.
Andy Kenddosin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy as.
Kenddosin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andy Kenddosin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Kenddosin.
as takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

as fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenddosin, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenddosin working hard to break the clinch.
Kenddosin trying to stall but as improves his position.
as tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenddosin smiles and moves away.
as avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenddosin wants to clinch.
Kenddosin works over as's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from as misses.
as avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andy Kenddosin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

as closes the distance and clinches.

as pulls guard effortlessly.
as is trying to control the position but Kenddosin postures up.
Kenddosin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as as works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

as has his foot on Kenddosin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenddosin works his way back into a safe position though.
as looks winded!
as keeping moving, preventing Kenddosin from controlling successfully.
Kenddosin wants to stand but as is controlling his posture from full guard.

as manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenddosin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kenddosin trying to stall but as improves his position.
Kenddosin is trying to break free.
Kenddosin is looking to control as's arms but as gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kenddosin has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by as as Kenddosin tries to tie him up.
Maybe Kenddosin would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
as taking a breather.
Kenddosin tries to stall but as uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy Kenddosin.
Kenddosin throws a head kick but as moves out of range.
Kenddosin delivers a nice body kick.
as swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Happy as will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kenddosin tries to clinch but as is having none of it.
as throws a counter combo.
as keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenddosin jabs as right on the nose. as blinks but takes it well.
as shoots in and drives through. Kenddosin sprawls well.
Kenddosin tries to close the distance and clinch up but as swats him away and circles back towards the center.
as pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenddosin wants to clinch.
as feints the counter takedown.
Kenddosin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andy Kenddosin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenddosin doesn't manage to clinch there - as circles away.
Kenddosin tries to close the distance and clinch but as swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenddosin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
as is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kenddosin fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Kenddosin backs off as throws a huge counter combo but Kenddosin manages to avoid it all.
as swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenddosin.
as looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenddosin is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenddosin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kenddosin throws a head kick but as moves out of range.
Kenddosin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
as throws a wild body kick that Kenddosin sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Kenddosin as as shoots in.
as is breathing heavily.
Kenddosin tries to clinch but as is having none of it.
Kenddosin scores with the left hand. as knows he should have avoided that one.
as misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andy Kenddosin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy as.
as takes a head kick and keeps coming.

as is rocked!
Kenddosin is looking to clinch.
Kenddosin with a jab.
Kenddosin is looking to clinch but as is avoiding it.

Kenddosin gets tackled into the cage by as. as maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by as as Kenddosin tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
as tries to break the clinch but Kenddosin is controlling the position.
Kenddosin trying to control the position but instead, as has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenddosin into the cage.
as misses with a punch on the inside.

as manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kenddosin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
as working a defensive guard but Kenddosin passes into half guard.
as is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenddosin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenddosin's back!
Kenddosin is really stuck here.
Kenddosin staying busy and making it hard for as to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kenddosin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kenddosin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

as tightening his grip on Kenddosin, looking for the choke.

as is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kenddosin is defending well though. as let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four 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.
as struggling to land strikes to the head as Kenddosin covers up.
I would not like to be Kenddosin right now.
Kenddosin tries to break free.
Kenddosin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
as trying to control.

Kenddosin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Kenddosin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

as fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
as circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenddosin scores with a punch to the head.
as looks for a takedown but Kenddosin sprawls well.
as is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenddosin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andy Kenddosin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy as.
Kenddosin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenddosin tries to clinch but as is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by as or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenddosin, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenddosin throws a series of punches but as moves out of range.
Kenddosin connects with a body shot that sends as's belly button to the back.
Kenddosin is looking to clinch.
as takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

as gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenddosin is trying to force a seperation but as has the dominant position.
Kenddosin is trying to push as away but as has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenddosin lands a knee to the body.
as changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenddosin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenddosin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but as moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
as steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kenddosin.
Nice shot lands for Kenddosin.
Kenddosin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kenddosin moves in looking to clinch but as pushes him off.
as is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kenddosin tries to clinch up but as circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenddosin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenddosin tries to clinch but as moves out of range.
Kenddosin doesn't manage to clinch there - as circles away.
Kenddosin is looking to slow as down with leg kicks.
as shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenddosin tries to sprawl out of it but as keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenddosin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenddosin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
as takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenddosin tries to clinch but as is having none of it.
Kenddosin scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Kenddosin.
Kenddosin tries to close the distance and clinch but as swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenddosin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. as manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
as on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kenddosin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kenddosin connects with a high kick.
Kenddosin scores with a one two! as had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kenddosin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenddosin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. as sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

as closes the distance and pushes Kenddosin back into the cage.
Kenddosin looking to stall.
as is trying to pull guard but Kenddosin has him pressed against the cage.
Kenddosin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that as can do to turn this around?
Kenddosin is trying to break free.
Kenddosin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
as misses with a body punch.
as misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenddosin.
Kenddosin trying to control the position but instead, as has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenddosin into the cage.
Kenddosin working hard to break the clinch.
Kenddosin tries to break free but as pushes him back against the cage.
as keeps control of Kenddosin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four 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.
as is trying to pull guard but Kenddosin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
as has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenddosin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
as keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenddosin's efforts to push away.
as keeps control of Kenddosin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
as tries to pull guard but Kenddosin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kenddosin tries to break free but as pushes him back against the cage.
Kenddosin tries to circle away but as has him pinned against the cage.
Kenddosin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but as is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
as is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Kenddosin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenddosin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Andy Kenddosin!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Andy Kenddosin!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Andy Kenddosin!

Andy Kenddosin wins by unanimous decision!