PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 156 p4p, 23 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 297 p4p, 46 weight class). Ajax comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Edward Kenway will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ajax
vs
Kenway

160 cm
36
158 lbs
35 - 17 - 1

175 cm
34
153 lbs
26 - 11 - 3

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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 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ajax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Ajax throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway misses with a hook. Ajax ducked under it nicely.
Ajax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenway's head backwards.

Ajax clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Kenway.
Ajax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ajax.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Ajax.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ajax's elbow.
Ajax blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Ajax misses with the head strike.
Kenway working aggressively here.
A short left from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ajax misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Ajax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ajax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ajax blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Ajax struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
Ajax misses with the head strike.
Ajax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Ajax throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway pushes Ajax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Kenway leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ajax.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Kenway misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Ajax ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ajax no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway sitting in guard here, content to control.

Ajax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Ajax's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ajax is working an open guard so Kenway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kenway tries to clinch there but Ajax circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ajax.
Ajax loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenway's sensitive parts.
Ajax throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Ajax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ajax connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenway has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ajax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands with a shot to the body.
Ajax misses with a few strikes there.
Ajax throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ajax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenway slips a straight right by Ajax.
Ajax tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Ajax has managed to clinch.
Ajax is trying to pull guard but Kenway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ajax working aggressively here.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kenway breaks the clinch.
Ajax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenway.
Ajax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Ajax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Ajax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ajax looks for a takedown but Kenway sprawls well.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ajax.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Kenway tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ajax with a body shot.
Ajax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Ajax misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway misses with a body shot
and Ajax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ajax darts in and clinches Kenway up against the cage.
Ajax lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ajax connects with a body shot that sends Kenway's belly button to the back.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Ajax half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway lands with a hook. Ajax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ajax throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Marco Ajax is winning the standup battle so far.
Ajax fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenway tries to clinch up.
Ajax appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ajax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenway.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Ajax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
A jab from Ajax does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ajax.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ajax somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Ajax misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ajax throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ajax thows a leg kick but Kenway checks it
and Kenway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Ajax tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenway throws a push kick but Ajax slaps the foot to one side.
Kenway checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ajax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Ajax throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ajax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ajax thumps Kenway with a low kick.
Ajax throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Ajax fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ajax blocks a head kick by Kenway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax closes the distance but Kenway moves to the side
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Kenway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ajax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ajax shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kenway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ajax keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Ajax's head.
Ajax swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Kenway moved away.
Ajax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenway is able to avoid easily.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kenway connects with a body shot.
Kenway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenway misses.
Kenway connects with a high kick.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ajax throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Ajax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajax sizes up Kenway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ajax throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenway on the side of the head.
Kenway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ajax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Kenway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Kenway closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway tries to clinch but Ajax is having none of it.
Ajax takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Ajax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ajax thuds his right hand into Kenway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenway scores with a jab to the body.
Ajax misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ajax. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Ajax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Kenway slips a straight right by Ajax.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway slips under a jab.
Ajax shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ajax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenway replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ajax blocks it well.
The crowd cheers as Ajax lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Ajax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Ajax avoids it with no problem.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway scores with a push kick.
Kenway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ajax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ajax throws a head kick that misses
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ajax takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kenway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ajax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenway sprawls well. He's pushed Ajax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ajax misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ajax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Ajax misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Kenway wants to clinch up but Ajax keeps it at a distance.
Ajax appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ajax takes a step back to recover.

Ajax rushes Kenway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenway pushes Ajax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ajax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ajax has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Ajax has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenway presses Ajax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ajax lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Ajax manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ajax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ajax is working an open guard so Kenway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenway throws a jab when Ajax was well out of range.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajax is just out of range.
Ajax misses with a leg kick
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Ajax.
Ajax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ajax moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Kenway swats away the attempt to clinch by Ajax.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Kenway lands with a hook. Ajax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ajax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ajax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax tries to land a body kick
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenway is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Ajax misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenway counters with a nice body shot.

Kenway closes the distance and pushes Ajax back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway tries to stall but Ajax uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kenway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ajax backwards.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
Ajax has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ajax goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenway prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ajax's elbow.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ajax misses with some punches.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ajax misses with the head strike.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ajax's elbow.
Kenway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ajax throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenway 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.