PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes to the cage accompanied by Still Remains-The Worst Is Yet To Come. Moss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dr.Dre- Bitches Ain't Shit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Kennedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kennedy
vs
Moss

178 cm
21
181 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
176 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Moss!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moss!
Moss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moss misses with a low kick.
Moss is looking to score with low kicks.
Moss tries to score with a low kick but Kennedy moves his leg out of the way.
Moss looks to land a combination. Kennedy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moss as he avoids it easily.
Moss connects with a leg kick. Kennedy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Moss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kennedy!
Kennedy tries to lock up and control but Moss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moss prevents Kennedy from getting the reversal.
Moss landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moss lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to get to half guard.
Kennedy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy wants to control but Moss is having none of it.
Moss prevents Kennedy from getting the reversal.
Moss pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Moss wants to take Kennedy's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kennedy is bucking up trying to escape but Moss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kennedy is trying desperately to improve position.
Moss throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kennedy because Moss loaded up on that one.
Moss avoids the attempt from Kennedy to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moss postures up and lands a big shot to Kennedy's brow.

Kennedy has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.

Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moss wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kennedy looking for subs off his back but Moss has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moss is pressing down on Kennedy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kennedy is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss is thwarting Kennedy's attempts to control the position.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position.
Moss looks to land a strike but Kennedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moss with a nice head shot there.
Moss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moss postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.

Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moss wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted.
Kennedy can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Moss.
Moss is pressing down on Kennedy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kennedy is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy trying to control but Moss postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordan Moss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Moss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Moss bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moss tries to advance position but instead Kennedy slips a leg back in to half guard.

Moss stands up and beckons Kennedy to join him on the feet.
Moss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Moss enables Kennedy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kennedy manages to get himself to full guard.
Moss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kennedy's guard.
Moss stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kennedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy is pressing down on Moss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Moss gets to his feet - Kennedy follows without any prompting.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt - Moss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.
Jordan Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kennedy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Kennedy wants to work for an arm triangle but Moss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Moss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kennedy is pushing down on Moss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moss is fighting to maintain full guard but Kennedy has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kennedy is working for a submission of some sort.

Moss pushes Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.

Moss rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Moss is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kennedy can't fight it off and eventually Moss manages to take the fight to the floor. Kennedy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Moss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kennedy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moss tries a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss is looking to slow Kennedy down with leg kicks.
Moss tries to score with a low kick but Kennedy moves his leg out of the way.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss is looking to chop away at Kennedy's legs.
Moss throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Moss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kennedy to the mat! Kennedy manages to get full guard.
Moss wants to get up but he can't break Kennedy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kennedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moss manages to get himself to full guard.
Moss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kennedy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Moss is working an open guard so Kennedy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Moss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kennedy blocks a low kick nicely.
Moss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
Kennedy checks a low kick from Moss.
Moss throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Moss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.

Kennedy tries to keep at a distance but Moss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moss lands a nice elbow.
Moss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Dan Kennedy has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy avoids a wild elbow strike from Moss.

Moss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.

Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moss wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kennedy looking to control.
Jordan Moss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kennedy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moss is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Dan Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moss sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.

Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss wants to get up but he can't break Kennedy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kennedy has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
Moss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dan Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moss controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moss has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jordan Moss!
Our winner, Jordan Moss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.