PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes to the cage accompanied by American National Anthem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kennedy
vs
Bones

194 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kennedy looks to land a combination but Bones avoids it well.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
Alessandro Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Bones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bones working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennedy throws Bones to one side and escapes!
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones.

Bones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kennedy is trying to stand back up but Bones is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bones connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
Bones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bones drops an elbow to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy taking some punishment here, with Bones in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones stops Kennedy from getting back to his feet.
Bones is nestled in close to Kennedy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Bones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bones.
Kennedy is trying to stand up here but Bones is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bones.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bones lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bones connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bones prevents Kennedy from standing back up.
Bones winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy is trying to stand up here but Bones is controlling him well.
Bones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Bones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kennedy defends it well.
Kennedy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennedy has hold of Bones's hands but Bones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Kennedy kicks off Bones and gets to his feet.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
Alessandro Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy moves forwards but Bones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones is looking to clinch.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick from Bones.

Bones forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
Bones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.

Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alessandro Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bones darts in and clinches Kennedy up against the cage.
Bones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries for a takedown but Kennedy manages to get underhooks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Bones wants to clinch.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bones tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Bones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bones dives in and grabs Kennedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on Bones's head and hops out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Bones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Bones looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones misses with a looping right.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bones misses with a body shot.
Bones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kennedy closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bones.
Bones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Bones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kennedy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bones somewhat.
Bones connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bones is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Bones avoids them all with ease.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alessandro Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Bones avoids nicely.
Bones tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones throws a front kick that sends Kennedy stumbling back into the cage.
Bones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kennedy circles away.
Bones connects with a single shot there.
Bones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bones tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alessandro Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bones tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bones wants to clinch.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bones tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy fails to land with a series of punches.

Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kennedy defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bones there.
Bones stops Kennedy from getting back to his feet.
Bones working Kennedy over with strikes.
Bones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Kennedy kicks Bones off and gets back to his feet.
Bones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Bones on that attempt.
Bones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bones tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Bones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bones scores with a nice body kick.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Bones to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jon Bones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bones.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bones circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bones tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bones. Kennedy shrugs it off though.

Bones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bones works over Kennedy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bones stops Kennedy from standing up.
Bones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bones works over Kennedy with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Bones is having none of it.
Jon Bones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones works over Kennedy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bones trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.

Kennedy has his feet on Bones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bones tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Bones wants to clinch.
Bones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bones wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy scores with a one two! Bones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bones - that will leave a mark!
Bones misses with a body kick.
Bones lands with a slapping head kick.
Kennedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bones lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bones!
Bones thows a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bones.
Kennedy throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bones tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Bones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kennedy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Kennedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bones is controlling him.
Bones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.

Kennedy has his feet on Bones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Bones avoids them all with ease.
Bones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones 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 Bones off to one side.
Alessandro Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bones.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bones.
A shot to the liver by Bones. Beautiful body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones.
Kennedy tries to bum rush Bones with a series of wild strikes but Bones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bones drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy keeps control of Bones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bones goes for a takedown attempt but Kennedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!