PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mcbride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes into the arena with Alter Bridge - The Damage Done blaring out of the sound system. Mark Kennedy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Mcbride's chin.

Kennedy
vs
Mcbride

180 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

203 cm
22
193 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Mcbride!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Mcbride.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Mcbride unleashes a big counter combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcbride as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mcbride misses

and Kennedy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcbride!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mcbride works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throwing shots but Mcbride is blocking nicely.
Mcbride looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcbride is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennedy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbride keeps working.
Kennedy throwing shots but Mcbride is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy controlling the action here.

That's two 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.
Kennedy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kennedy is keen to just control but Mcbride is a slippery customer.
Mcbride taking some punishment here, with Kennedy in his half guard.
Mcbride is trying to maintain the position but Kennedy is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcbride is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcbride is trying to stand up here but Kennedy is controlling him well.

Kennedy stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcbride!
Mcbride manages to get back to half guard.
Kennedy is trying to control. Mcbride wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcbride avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennedy.
Kennedy controlling the pace.
Kennedy stalling away here and it's allowed Mcbride to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcbride for as long as he can get away with.
Kennedy throws a big right hand that misses.

Kennedy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcbride manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kennedy has Mcbride in his guard.

Mcbride gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbride throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Kennedy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcbride misses with the combination.

Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Mcbride in a clinch.
Mcbride wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Mcbride has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy pushes Mcbride back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mcbride is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kennedy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mcbride to the mat. Mcbride regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kennedy is working Mcbride over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kennedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcbride seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kennedy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kennedy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mcbride pushes Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
Mcbride lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Kennedy shoots in for a double leg but Mcbride sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcbride lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it.
Kennedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kennedy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennedy throws an elbow but Mcbride slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcbride is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcbride's head but Mcbride avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Mcbride is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy working the body and head with strikes.
Kennedy tries to advance to mount but Mcbride denies him.
Mcbride dodges the ground and pound from Kennedy.
Kennedy controls the position from side control.
Mcbride takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mcbride is trying to buck Kennedy off.
Kennedy slows the pace down.
Kennedy cracks Mcbride with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbride wants to control but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcbride down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kennedy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Mcbride throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Kennedy jumps guard but Mcbride stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcbride on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kennedy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcbride pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kennedy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mcbride can't fight it off and eventually Kennedy manages to take the fight to the floor. Mcbride looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing that Kennedy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Mcbride keeps moving.
Mcbride wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcbride bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kennedy's guard.

Kennedy pulls Mcbride in close to prevent any damage.
Kennedy looking to control.
Mcbride trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcbride's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two 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.
Kennedy looking to control but Mcbride passes into half guard.
Mcbride wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but Mcbride is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcbride is taking a breather. Kennedy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Mcbride maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kennedy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mcbride has cracked it and Kennedy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mcbride!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Mcbride!