PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jair Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne. On his way into the cage it seems that DeAngelo Kenner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily DeAngelo Kenner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kenner
vs
Lao

191 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
277 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeAngelo Kenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Lao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao fails with the takedown
and Kenner counters with a solid body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenner.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenner.
Lao looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kenner - that will leave a mark!
Kenner scores with a nice body kick.
Kenner thumps Lao with a low kick.
Lao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kenner scores with a body shot.
Lao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Kenner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Lao is defending against the submission attempts here by Kenner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao taking some punishment here, with Kenner in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenner wants to control but Lao is keeping him busy.
Kenner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenner working the head and body with strikes.
Kenner 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.
Kenner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kenner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kenner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenner trying to control from half guard but Lao is working away.

Kenner is working for a submission of some sort.

Kenner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kenner in particular looking to stall.
Kenner stops Lao from getting back to his feet.
Lao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenner.
Kenner content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenner trying to control the action but Lao is working from the bottom.
Lao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenner slows the pace down in half guard.
Lao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Kenner is working for a kimura but Lao is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo Kenner dominated that round.
That's time! Kenner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kenner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenner just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenner connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenner throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
Kenner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeAngelo Kenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenner looks to land a right hand but Lao moved out of range.
Lao has his takedown stuffed

and Kenner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lao!
Lao is breathing heavily.

Kenner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lao is now in Kenner's guard. A big mistake from Kenner there, giving up the dominant position!
Lao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kenner pulls Lao in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao throws and elbow that misses. Kenner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lao's guard. Nice move by Kenner!
Kenner postures up in Lao's guard and throws a big left but Lao blocks it.
DeAngelo Kenner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lao looking to control.
Lao tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kenner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenner wants to pass the guard but Lao is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenner stands up over Lao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kenner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lao can do to turn this around?
Kenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenner throwing strikes but missing.
Lao trying to keep a closed guard but Kenner is proving a slippery customer.

Kenner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lao has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner is pulling down on Lao's head. It's preventing any offense from Lao, at least for the moment.
Lao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenner trying to control the position here.
Kenner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lao's guard.
Kenner throws a strike but Lao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao won't allow Kenner to sweep him here.
Kenner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lao!
Kenner tries to control but Lao wriggling away.
Lao working to try and regain half guard.
Kenner content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo Kenner 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!

Crunch! Kenner slams his shin into Lao's torso.
Kenner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kenner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lao.
Lao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenner.
Kenner feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
Kenner throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenner connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenner works Lao's body with a nice hook.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenner scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kenner tenderised Lao's leg. Lao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenner connects with a leg kick. Lao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Kenner gets a double leg takedown into Lao's guard.
Lao keeping moving, preventing Kenner from controlling successfully.
Lao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kenner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kenner winds up and cracks Lao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kenner working Lao over with strikes.
Kenner trying to control from half guard but Lao is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Lao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenner wants to take a breather but Lao is having none of it.
Kenner prevents Lao from improving his position.
Kenner wants to control but Lao is keeping him busy.
Kenner is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner trying to mount his opponent but Lao defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lao is refusing to be controlled, as Kenner sits in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because DeAngelo Kenner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kenner.
Kenner thows a body kick. Lao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeAngelo Kenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Lao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenner lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner misses with a head kick.
Kenner is looking to slow Lao down with leg kicks.
Kenner swings for the body but Lao moves out of range.
Kenner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lao's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kenner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kenner is looking to slow Lao down with leg kicks.
Jair Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenner connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lao doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kenner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jair Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenner advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
DeAngelo Kenner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenner 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAngelo Kenner!