PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kanye Kuma Kenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Perero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuma Kenya comes to the cage accompanied by RUN this town. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kuma Kenya
vs
Perero

225 cm
30
150 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

175 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanye Kuma Kenya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Perero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuma Kenya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perero has his takedown stuffed
and Kuma Kenya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuma Kenya stuffs the takedown.
Perero has a takedown stuffed.
Kanye Kuma Kenya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Perero.

Perero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuma Kenya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perero is looking to stand up but Kuma Kenya won't let him.
Kuma Kenya has his hands on Perero's head, controlling the position.
Kuma Kenya is trying to keep Perero in close.
Perero won't allow Kuma Kenya to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perero is looking to stand up but Kuma Kenya won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuma Kenya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Perero shoots for a takedown but Kuma Kenya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuma Kenya's waist but Kuma Kenya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perero off to one side.
Perero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuma Kenya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perero somewhat.
Perero looks gassed!
Perero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perero's hands.
Perero walks into a straight right hand from Kuma Kenya.
Perero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kanye Kuma Kenya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perero fails with the takedown
and Kuma Kenya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuma Kenya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perero. Perero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuma Kenya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Perero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuma Kenya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuma Kenya seems keen to control Perero's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya is looking to stand up but Perero isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuma Kenya looking to control.
Kuma Kenya has his hands on Perero's head, controlling the position.
Kuma Kenya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kanye Kuma Kenya just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Kuma Kenya as Perero shoots in.
Good exchange - Kuma Kenya coming out on top.
Perero shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuma Kenya sprawls well. He's pushed Perero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuma Kenya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Perero takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuma Kenya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perero's hands.
Perero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuma Kenya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Perero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuma Kenya's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuma Kenya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuma Kenya.
Good shot there by Kuma Kenya.
Luis Perero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuma Kenya, as that shot connected.
Perero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanye Kuma Kenya dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Perero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuma Kenya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuma Kenya feints and then cracks Perero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perero down.
Perero fails with a takedown attempt.
Perero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuma Kenya but Kuma Kenya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good exchange - Kuma Kenya coming out on top.
Kuma Kenya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perero's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuma Kenya cracks Perero with an open hand slap.
Perero shoots in for a double leg but Kuma Kenya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kanye Kuma Kenya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Perero.
Perero is breathing heavily.
Kuma Kenya lands a jab.
Kanye Kuma Kenya is winning the standup battle so far.
Perero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuma Kenya lands a jab to the nose.
Perero dives in and grabs Kuma Kenya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuma Kenya pushes down on Perero's head and hops out.
Kuma Kenya scores with a hook.
Luis Perero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kuma Kenya.
Perero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuma Kenya.
Perero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perero takes one on the button.
Perero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuma Kenya cracks Perero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perero with a poor takedown
and Kuma Kenya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuma Kenya lands a jab to the nose.
Perero with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kuma Kenya to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuma Kenya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perero scrambles back to his feet.
Kuma Kenya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuma Kenya scores with a jab to the body.
Kuma Kenya lands a right hook to the body.
Kuma Kenya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuma Kenya connects with the punch.
That kick from Kuma Kenya tenderised Perero's leg. Perero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuma Kenya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya sizes up Perero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuma Kenya cracks Perero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuma Kenya can pounce on him.
Perero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuma Kenya cracks Perero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuma Kenya lands an overhand right.
Kuma Kenya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuma Kenya lands a jab to Perero's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanye Kuma Kenya dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kuma Kenya connects with a jab.
Kuma Kenya scores with a hook to the body. Perero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuma Kenya avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuma Kenya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuma Kenya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuma Kenya.

Perero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kuma Kenya!
Perero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuma Kenya tries to lock up and control but Perero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya is working to get back to half guard.

Kuma Kenya somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kuma Kenya lands a head kick!
Nice straight punches there by Kuma Kenya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuma Kenya.
Perero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kanye Kuma Kenya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Perero.
Perero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuma Kenya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kanye Kuma Kenya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya lands a jab to the head.
Kuma Kenya lands a nice hook to Perero's body. Perero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuma Kenya scores with a head kick.
Perero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perero drops his hands momentarily and Kuma Kenya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuma Kenya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuma Kenya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuma Kenya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perero scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuma Kenya as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuma Kenya but Kuma Kenya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuma Kenya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuma Kenya lunges at Perero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perero's hand.
Perero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuma Kenya. That one must have hurt.
Kuma Kenya lands with a nice body punch.
Perero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuma Kenya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kuma Kenya.
Perero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuma Kenya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuma Kenya jabs Perero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuma Kenya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuma Kenya.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuma Kenya, right into the meat.
Luis Perero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuma Kenya.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kanye Kuma Kenya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuma Kenya, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Kanye Kuma Kenya!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Kanye Kuma Kenya!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kanye Kuma Kenya!

Kanye Kuma Kenya wins by unanimous decision!