PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Kendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kendo
vs
RunningRabbit

189 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

179 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Kendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

RunningRabbit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kendo sprawls well initially but RunningRabbit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kendo wants to control but RunningRabbit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kendo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
RunningRabbit is thwarting Kendo's attempts to control the position.

Kendo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but RunningRabbit pulls his head out easily.
RunningRabbit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
RunningRabbit uses his free foot to push down on Kendo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kendo.
RunningRabbit controlling the position easily from mount.
Kendo is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo is in a horrible position here. RunningRabbit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
RunningRabbit lands a nice shot to the head.

RunningRabbit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kendo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
RunningRabbit lands a nice forearm strike.
RunningRabbit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RunningRabbit gets to mount! Kendo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

RunningRabbit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RunningRabbit goes for an armbar but Kendo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kendo.

Kendo drops back looking for a leg! RunningRabbit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RunningRabbit manages to kick Kendo off! Kendo jumps back into RunningRabbit's guard.

RunningRabbit has his foot on Kendo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kendo works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RunningRabbit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice uppercut there from RunningRabbit.

It looks like Mo Kendo has been cut.

Kendo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
RunningRabbit is pressing down on Kendo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
RunningRabbit wants to control the position but Kendo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
RunningRabbit is trying to maintain the position but Kendo is very close to passing his half guard.
RunningRabbit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kendo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kendo's back!
Keith RunningRabbit has got the better of the ground game so far.

RunningRabbit looking for the choke but no joy.
Kendo is trapped and RunningRabbit is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kendo could be in trouble here!
Can Kendo hold on?! RunningRabbit is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

RunningRabbit looking to break Kendo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kendo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise RunningRabbit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kendo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
RunningRabbit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kendo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
RunningRabbit is trying to control the action in half guard but Kendo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
RunningRabbit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kendo's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RunningRabbit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kendo moves away from the strike by RunningRabbit.

Kendo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kendo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
RunningRabbit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
RunningRabbit is trying to escape the mount but Kendo keeps good control and instead manages to take RunningRabbit's back.
RunningRabbit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kendo's guard. Nice work there by RunningRabbit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kendo keeping full guard, as RunningRabbit tries to pass.
RunningRabbit pushing down on Kendo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mo Kendo's cut.
That's time! Kendo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

RunningRabbit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kendo's half guard.
RunningRabbit throwing shots but Kendo is blocking nicely.
RunningRabbit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
RunningRabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
RunningRabbit works his way into full mount!
RunningRabbit lands a nice shot to the head.
Kendo wants to hold on but RunningRabbit pushes him away.

RunningRabbit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kendo is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kendo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo trying to control but RunningRabbit is working from the bottom.

RunningRabbit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kendo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
RunningRabbit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
RunningRabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

RunningRabbit is looking for a triangle but Kendo pushes his legs off easily.
RunningRabbit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RunningRabbit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
RunningRabbit has a closed guard, preventing Kendo from standing up.
RunningRabbit wants to sweep here but Kendo controlling him for the moment.
RunningRabbit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
RunningRabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kendo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming RunningRabbit to the mat! RunningRabbit manages to get full guard.

RunningRabbit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kendo has passed into half guard!
RunningRabbit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Kendo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

RunningRabbit fails with a takedown attempt.
Kendo dodges the punch combination from RunningRabbit.

Kendo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows RunningRabbit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
RunningRabbit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kendo wants to sweep here but RunningRabbit controlling him for the moment.
RunningRabbit is looking to work some ground and pound but Kendo has wrist control.

RunningRabbit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kendo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now RunningRabbit has Kendo in his guard.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position.
RunningRabbit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

RunningRabbit looking for a guillotine here but Kendo defends easily.
Kendo passes RunningRabbit's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kendo is trying to work for a kimura but RunningRabbit is defending well.
RunningRabbit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
RunningRabbit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kendo wants to lay and pray for a moment but RunningRabbit keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RunningRabbit trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mo Kendo's cut.
That's time! Kendo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

RunningRabbit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
RunningRabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kendo keeps working.
RunningRabbit tries to advance to mount but can't.
RunningRabbit advances nicely into full mount.
RunningRabbit dominating with strikes here.
RunningRabbit working Kendo over with strikes here.
RunningRabbit lands a nice shot to the head.
RunningRabbit has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kendo's face.
Keith RunningRabbit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kendo wants to control but RunningRabbit is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit lands a nice shot to the head.
RunningRabbit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kendo is squirming around, avoiding RunningRabbit's attempts to control the action.
RunningRabbit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kendo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

RunningRabbit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kendo has worked his arm free - good work by Kendo!
RunningRabbit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kendo some visible discomfort.
RunningRabbit taking a breather here.
RunningRabbit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mo Kendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith RunningRabbit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well RunningRabbit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith RunningRabbit!