PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mordok Firs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Firs
vs
Kennedy

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordok Firs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firs finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
Firs misses with a double jab.
Firs looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Daniel Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy tries to work over Firs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firs trying to stall but Kennedy improves his position.
Kennedy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.

Firs pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! Firs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Firs manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into Firs's guard.
Kennedy controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennedy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Firs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennedy has managed to get both his arms back between Firs's legs - danger averted.
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kennedy wanted to stand there but Firs had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kennedy controls from within his opponent's guard.

Kennedy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Daniel Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy looks to land a combination but Firs avoids it well.
Firs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Firs off balance momentarily.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Firs moves out of range easily.
Firs throws a nice looking combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firs tries a head kick but it misses.
Firs takes one to the chin there.
Firs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennedy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Firs will feel that in the morning.
Firs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Firs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kennedy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firs somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
Firs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Firs avoids it.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordok Firs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firs fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy cracks Firs with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Firs has a takedown stuffed.
Firs is breathing heavily.
Kennedy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Firs if he has to take too many more of those.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Firs shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but Firs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kennedy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Firs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Mordok Firs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firs defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Firs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a body kick.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firs moves out of range of the strikes.
Firs moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Firs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Firs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordok Firs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kennedy. Firs shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kennedy is fending him off so far but Firs persists. Nope, Kennedy circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick
and Firs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Kennedy as Firs shoots in.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy throws a front kick that sends Firs stumbling back into the cage.
Firs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Firs is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.
Firs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy connects with a jab.
Firs shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kennedy lands a head kick. Firs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daniel Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Firs with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Kennedy scores with a four punch combination!
Firs pushes Kennedy away with a front kick.
Kennedy leaves Firs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Firs misses with a takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Kennedy lands with a kick to the temple. Firs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Firs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kennedy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Firs scrambles back to his feet.
Kennedy lands a high kick!
Kennedy connects with a high kick.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firs shoots in for a double leg but Kennedy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Firs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
Kennedy scores with a head kick. Firs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firs is looking to clinch.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab.
Firs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firs shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Firs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kennedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kennedy lands a jab to Firs's midsection.

Firs drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Firs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
Firs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Firs checks it.
Firs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Firs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kennedy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Firs eats them both and turns towards Kennedy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Firs tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kennedy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Firs fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy scores with a head kick. Firs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kennedy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Firs sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firs shoots in for a double leg but Kennedy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Firs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordok Firs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firs avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy jabs Firs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kennedy pushes Firs away with a front kick.
Firs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kennedy as he jumps to the side.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Firs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firs looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
Firs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kennedy as he jumps to the side.
Kennedy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a hook.
Kennedy leaves Firs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Firs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Kennedy.
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!
Firs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Firs moves out of range easily.
Firs shoots in for a double leg but Kennedy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kennedy manages to circle out of the way.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Firs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Firs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy clobbers Firs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Firs has a takedown stuffed.
Firs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.

Firs rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Firs can't get the takedown.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Firs backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Firs backwards.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Firs.
Firs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firs blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Firs blocking some punches.
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!
Firs jumps guard but Kennedy stands there with Firs around his waist. Firs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kennedy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Firs blocking some punches.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Firs controls his hands.
Mordok Firs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kennedy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

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