PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JF Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon The Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kennedy
vs
The Blanket

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JF Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon The Blanket!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy dips to his left and cracks The Blanket with an uppercut!
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Blanket on the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blanket takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Blanket takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but The Blanket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JF Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
The Blanket looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Blanket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Blanket has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kennedy lands with a right hand.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy's corner calls for a 1-2. Kennedy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kennedy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kennedy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Blanket backs up against the cage.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into The Blanket's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Blanket doesn't seem bothered though.
The Blanket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Blanket takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kennedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Blanket's hands.
JF Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy lands a head shot.
The Blanket takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Blanket.
Nice straight punches there by Kennedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from The Blanket. The Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy with a nice cross.
Jon The Blanket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Blanket tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Blanket closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. The Blanket pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy throws a head kick but The Blanket moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of The Blanket 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Blanket.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
The Blanket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kennedy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The Blanket closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Blanket postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Blanket looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
The Blanket is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Blanket in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy leaves The Blanket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kennedy both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blanket shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Kennedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Blanket to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Blanket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Blanket pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
The Blanket has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy trying to control the position.
The Blanket won't allow Kennedy to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JF Kennedy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy scores with a one two! The Blanket had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by The Blanket or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy which made him look bad.
JF Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
The Blanket avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
JF Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
The Blanket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
JF Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Blanket.
Kennedy lands with a hook. The Blanket tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Blanket tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kennedy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Blanket is defended easily by Kennedy.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Blanket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kennedy is fending him off so far but The Blanket persists. Nope, Kennedy circles away and we're back to standing.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kennedy but Kennedy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kennedy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Blanket throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Blanket off to one side.
Kennedy lands a jab-cross combination.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped The Blanket's head back.
Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
The Blanket has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
The Blanket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kennedy cracks The Blanket with an open hand slap.
Kennedy scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Blanket circles away quickly and effectively.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kennedy leaves The Blanket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. The Blanket takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kennedy throws a series of strikes that have The Blanket backpedaling.
The Blanket dives in and grabs Kennedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on The Blanket's head and hops out.
Kennedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Blanket fails with the takedown.
The Blanket walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
The Blanket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kennedy.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The Blanket closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kennedy to the mat! Kennedy manages to get full guard.
The Blanket lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Blanket won't allow Kennedy to get back to his feet.
Kennedy looking to control.
The Blanket is looking to work some ground and pound but Kennedy has wrist control.
The Blanket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Blanket lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kennedy with a nice cross.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Kennedy.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kennedy but Kennedy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kennedy throws a combination. The Blanket tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Blanket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JF Kennedy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Blanket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a three punch combo!
Kennedy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Blanket.
Nice jab there from Kennedy.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
JF Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
The Blanket closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Blanket's body.
The Blanket walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.
The Blanket takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kennedy!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy throws a jab when The Blanket was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blanket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to avoid it but The Blanket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennedy to the ground. Kennedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but The Blanket moved away.
The Blanket shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for The Blanket on that attempt.
Kennedy leaves The Blanket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Blanket can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through The Blanket's defenses.
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

The Blanket shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Blanket landing some decent shots from guard.
The Blanket thows a big elbow that misses.
The Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Blanket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy wants to stand up but The Blanket is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and The Blanket moves out of range easily.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from The Blanket. The Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Kennedy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but The Blanket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kennedy.
The Blanket looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

The Blanket closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Blanket misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Blanket scores with a couple of short elbows.
The Blanket scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kennedy to see if he's OK.
The Blanket throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Blanket working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kennedy prevents The Blanket from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Blanket tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
JF Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Blanket working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kennedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Blanket.
A shot to de liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing.
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
Jon The Blanket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Blanket shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Blanket shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
JF Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JF Kennedy!