PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Retso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Kenny (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.

Retso
vs
Kenny

175 cm
26
270 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

191 cm
26
267 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

-OVERDOSE Factory-
-OVERDOSE Factory-

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drake Retso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Retso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Retso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Retso's hands.
Retso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Retso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Retso somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Retso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenny circles away.
Kenny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kenny.
Kenny working the ground and pound from side control.
Retso can't do much from the bottom here.
Retso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Retso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenny is staying active underneath Retso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Retso lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Retso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Retso.
Kenny is looking for a sweep. Retso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenny gets full guard.
Kenny trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Retso is posturing up here but Kenny has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Retso tries to roll out but it's too tight and Retso has to tap! Slick submission there by Kenny!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Kenny!