PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azis Hasis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasis comes into the arena with Manu Chao - King Of Bongo blaring out of the sound system. Kennedy has chosen Kernkraft 400 (Sport Chant Stadium Remix) by Zombie Nation as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Hasis
vs
Kennedy

191 cm
20
211 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

184 cm
19
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azis Hasis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a right hand that Hasis ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasis also avoids with ease.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasis feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Hasis feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Hasis throws a nice head kick!
Hasis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hasis has Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hasis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside that Hasis shrugs off.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike.
Hasis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hasis leaning against his opponent.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hasis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hasis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azis Hasis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Kennedy.
Hasis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasis lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Hasis.
Hasis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Hasis lands a body shot.
Hasis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hasis tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hasis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasis.
Hasis has Kennedy pushed against the cage.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hasis tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kennedy manages to end up in side control.
Kennedy looks gassed!
Hasis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kennedy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hasis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hasis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Kennedy decides to stand back up. Kennedy steps back and let's Hasis get back to his feet.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Hasis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azis Hasis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasis fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hasis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Azis Hasis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kennedy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kennedy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.

Hasis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hasis throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kennedy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Hasis wants to stand back up but Kennedy manages to pass into side control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasis, who protects the arm well.
Hasis wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy controls the position from side control.
Kennedy prevents Hasis from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azis Hasis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hasis moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Hasis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Hasis throws a lazy head kick

so Kennedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kennedy thows a big elbow that misses.
Kennedy won't allow Hasis to get back to his feet.
Kennedy trying to control but Hasis is working from the bottom.
Hasis is wriggling around but Kennedy manages to pass to half guard.
Kennedy works his way into full mount!
Kennedy controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy won't let Hasis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kennedy working for a guillotine from mount but Hasis is in no mood to give up.

Kennedy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hasis tries to clinch up

and Kennedy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hasis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kennedy is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hasis darts in trying to clinch

and Kennedy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hasis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasis wants to stand and escape but Kennedy is having none of it.

Hasis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hasis lands a head kick that stumbles Kennedy and the fighters go to the mat.
Hasis is looking to stand up but Kennedy won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hasis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kennedy, up you get!
Hasis fails to land with a series of punches.

Hasis clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.
Hasis lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hasis.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Hasis pushes off an throws an elbow but Kennedy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Kennedy decides to pull guard.

Hasis stands and steps away. Kennedy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hasis tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kennedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hasis!
Kennedy content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy working Hasis over with strikes here.

Hasis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kennedy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasis is trying to stand but he's just given Kennedy his back.
Kennedy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kennedy.

Kennedy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hasis is trying to get back to his feet but Kennedy has full control of the position and if anything, Hasis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kennedy is punishing Hasis with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hasis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasis is taking damage to the body and head.
Hasis trying to get back to his feet but Kennedy is in full control for now.
Evan Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hasis, pushing him back against the cage.
Hasis trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hasis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hasis wants to stall.
Kennedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hasis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hasis darts in trying to clinch

and Kennedy moves into the clinch.

Kennedy manages to pull guard.
Hasis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kennedy's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasis postures up.

Hasis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hasis tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Hasis misses with a knee to the head.
Hasis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hasis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hasis.
Hasis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kennedy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hasis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Azis Hasis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Kennedy.
Hasis crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hasis throws an elbow but misses.
Hasis looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Hasis landing knees to the body.
Kennedy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hasis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hasis tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Hasis tries to clinch

so Kennedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kennedy is working Hasis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kennedy stops Hasis from standing up.

Hasis wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasis closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side

so Kennedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hasis is working an open guard so Kennedy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasis but Hasis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hasis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kennedy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasis throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.

Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kennedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kennedy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hasis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kennedy has Hasis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasis throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Kennedy has picked Hasis up - he's going for a ride! Kennedy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hasis kicks Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
Kennedy shoots in for a double leg but Hasis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hasis darts in and clinches Kennedy up against the cage.
Kennedy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Hasis tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Kennedy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hasis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hasis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy has Hasis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasis lands a nice shot to the body.
Hasis crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
Kennedy takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hasis is keeping busy.
Hasis stalling in the clinch but Kennedy improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch but Hasis keeps him there for the moment.
Hasis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

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