PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deez Nutzzzz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kennedy
vs
Nutzzzz

185 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
189 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Max Octane Fight Wear

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deez Nutzzzz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Nutzzzz's head but Nutzzzz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy takes a swing at Nutzzzz's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy lands with a cross.

It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nutzzzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nutzzzz.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy prevents Nutzzzz from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy works on Nutzzzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy tries to stall but Nutzzzz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nutzzzz lands a shot to the body.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
Nutzzzz cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nutzzzz.
Kennedy gets through Nutzzzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kennedy.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nutzzzz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
A left lands for Nutzzzz.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Nutzzzz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Nutzzzz avoids it.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Nutzzzz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nutzzzz down.

Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy cracks Nutzzzz with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Kennedy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Nutzzzz blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy slowing the pace effectively.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nutzzzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy stalling.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Nutzzzz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nutzzzz lands a right hand.
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 Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutzzzz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nutzzzz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Nutzzzz misses with a right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nutzzzz doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Nutzzzz connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy cracks Nutzzzz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
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!
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into Nutzzzz's ribs.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutzzzzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kennedy's calf.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nutzzzz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Nutzzzz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Kennedy with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.

Nutzzzz is rocked!
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nutzzzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Nutzzzz's front leg but catches the back leg as Nutzzzz tries to avoid it.
Nutzzzz seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Nutzzzz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nutzzzz's calf.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight right.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy checks it.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nutzzzz's corner calls for a 1-2. Nutzzzz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nutzzzz! But no joy.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Nutzzzz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nutzzzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutzzzz.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutzzzzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nutzzzz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nutzzzz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz throws a solid leg kick but Kennedy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Nutzzzz lands with a right hand.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy moves out of range as Nutzzzz strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Nutzzzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Nutzzzz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nutzzzz lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kennedy with a body shot.
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Nutzzzz moves his leg out of the way.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Nutzzzz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nutzzzz! But no joy.
Nutzzzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nutzzzz thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Nutzzzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nutzzzz throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Nutzzzz's knee but Nutzzzz avoids it well.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nutzzzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Kennedy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nutzzzz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Nutzzzz off the ropes and back into range.
Nutzzzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kennedy on the side of the head.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nutzzzz is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
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 misses the jab.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennedy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nutzzzz takes a step back to recover.
Nutzzzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nutzzzz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Nutzzzz's ribs.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Kennedy swings for the body but Nutzzzz moves out of range.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy moves out of range as Nutzzzz strikes.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
Kennedy lands a jab to Nutzzzz's midsection.
Nutzzzz jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nutzzzz. Nutzzzz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Nutzzzz misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
The fighters circling - Nutzzzz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nutzzzz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nutzzzz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kennedy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!

Chris Kennedy wins by unanimous decision!