PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonjo Kenny (ranked 4082 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncin Edinburgh (ranked 4639 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kenny
vs
Edinburgh

185 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonjo Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duncin Edinburgh!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kenny rushes Edinburgh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edinburgh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edinburgh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenny scores with a shot to the side of Edinburgh's head.
Kenny lands a nice uppercut.
Kenny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenny pushes Edinburgh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kenny prevents Edinburgh from breaking the clinch.
Edinburgh is trying to maintain a safe position but Kenny gets an underhook and turns Edinburgh into the cage.
Edinburgh working hard to break the clinch.
Kenny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike.
Kenny lands a shot to the body.
Kenny is working Edinburgh over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenny lands with a left to the head.
Kenny gets through Edinburgh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edinburgh looking to stall.
A short right from Kenny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edinburgh has Kenny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenny presses Edinburgh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny presses Edinburgh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edinburgh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edinburgh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenny prevents it.
Jonjo Kenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncin Edinburgh.
Kenny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenny.
Kenny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Kenny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Edinburgh wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenny won't allow it.
Kenny pushes Edinburgh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kenny.
Edinburgh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Edinburgh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kenny pushes Edinburgh up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenny is pressed up against the cage. Edinburgh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenny down to the mat. Kenny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jonjo Kenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kenny moves into the clinch.
Edinburgh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenny pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kenny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Kenny.
Kenny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edinburgh can't break the clinch.
Kenny scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kenny.
Kenny pushes Edinburgh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edinburgh is looking to control Kenny's arms but Kenny gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edinburgh has his back to the cage.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike.
Kenny lands a shot to the body.
Kenny lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kenny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
A short left from Kenny.
Kenny digs a right hand into Edinburgh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edinburgh's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Kenny.
Kenny lands with a left to the head.
Kenny lands a body punch.
Kenny lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edinburgh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edinburgh is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenny has double underhooks.
Kenny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Edinburgh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edinburgh goes for a takedown attempt but Kenny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kenny moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny pushes Edinburgh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kenny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenny presses Edinburgh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kenny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edinburgh or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Kenny lands a body punch.
Kenny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edinburgh wants to break free but Kenny has control.
Kenny lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenny.
Edinburgh missing with knees to the body.
Kenny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edinburgh.
Kenny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Edinburgh is looking to control Kenny's arms but Kenny gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edinburgh has his back to the cage.
Kenny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edinburgh tries to break free but Kenny pushes him back against the cage.
Kenny lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonjo Kenny dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Edinburgh misses with a body kick.

Edinburgh gets tackled into the cage by Kenny. Kenny maintains the clinch.
Kenny lands a nice uppercut.
Edinburgh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch but Edinburgh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Kenny has closed the distance and engaged Edinburgh in a clinch.
Kenny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edinburgh can do to turn this around?
Edinburgh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenny is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Kenny as the two fighters clinch.
Edinburgh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonjo Kenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncin Edinburgh.
A short right from Kenny.
A short right from Kenny on the inside.
Edinburgh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edinburgh tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenny lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Kenny.
Kenny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edinburgh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edinburgh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenny after a bit of a struggle.
Kenny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenny.
Jonjo Kenny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenny lands an uppercut.
Kenny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenny scores with a shot to the side of Edinburgh's head.
Kenny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edinburgh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenny.
Kenny digs a right hand underneath Edinburgh's ribcage. Edinburgh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenny lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny prevents Edinburgh from breaking the clinch.
Kenny lands a shot to the body.
Kenny lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edinburgh wants to break free but Kenny has control.
Kenny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenny lands with a right to the head.
Kenny works on Edinburgh's body with a couple of short punches.
Kenny lands with a left to the head.
Kenny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenny scores with a shot to the side of Edinburgh's head.
Edinburgh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny prevents Edinburgh from breaking the clinch.
Kenny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenny lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike.
Kenny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edinburgh is working for takedown but Kenny is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kenny.
Kenny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edinburgh or not.
Kenny has Edinburgh pressed against the cage, preventing Edinburgh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edinburgh is trying to force a seperation but Kenny has the dominant position.
Kenny lands a body shot.
Kenny presses Edinburgh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenny.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edinburgh is trying to drag Kenny to the mat but Kenny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edinburgh or not.
Still in the clinch, Kenny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edinburgh misses with a knee strike.
Edinburgh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny lands with a short shot to the head.
Edinburgh wants to break free but Kenny has control.
Kenny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edinburgh tries to circle away but Kenny has him pinned against the cage.
Edinburgh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenny is working Edinburgh over against the cage.
Kenny managing to block the knees to the body from Edinburgh.
Kenny lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edinburgh has had enough of the clinch but Kenny keeps him there for the moment.
Edinburgh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenny lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kenny.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edinburgh is trying to drag Kenny to the mat but Kenny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonjo Kenny dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kenny wants to clinch up but Edinburgh keeps it at a distance.

Kenny clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Kenny.
Kenny lands with a right to the head.
Kenny lands a left hand.
Kenny lands with a right to the head.
Kenny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kenny.
A short right from Kenny on the inside.
Kenny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edinburghs head.
Good body shot from Kenny.
Nice body punch from Kenny - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edinburgh trying to stall but Kenny improves his position.
Kenny scores with a shot to the side of Edinburgh's head.
Kenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edinburgh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edinburgh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenny fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kenny gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kenny.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edinburgh takes a shot to the head.
Kenny prevents Edinburgh from breaking the clinch.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kenny on the inside.
Kenny scores with a hook to the body.
Edinburgh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenny lands an uppercut.
Kenny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edinburgh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edinburgh swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenny.
Duncin Edinburgh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edinburgh takes a shot to the head.
Kenny lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenny lands a hook that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Kenny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Kenny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenny lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Kenny - that landed with a thud.
Kenny lands with a right to the head.
Edinburgh tries for a takedown but Kenny manages to get underhooks.
Jonjo Kenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncin Edinburgh.
Kenny gets through Edinburgh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edinburgh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenny is keeping busy.
Kenny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edinburgh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edinburgh takes a shot to the head.
Kenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenny lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenny lands a hook that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Edinburgh takes a shot to the head.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kenny - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kenny.
Nice body punch from Kenny.
Kenny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Kenny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenny digs a right hand into Edinburgh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edinburgh's gas tank.
Kenny lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenny works on Edinburgh's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Kenny as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Kenny.
Kenny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenny lands a nice uppercut.
Kenny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edinburgh backwards.
Edinburgh tries to break free but Kenny pushes him back against the cage.
Kenny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenny lands an uppercut.
Kenny scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Kenny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenny blocks the elbow strike.
Kenny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenny digs a right hand underneath Edinburgh's ribcage. Edinburgh let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonjo Kenny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenny, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonjo Kenny!