PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Saric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennamer comes to the cage accompanied by J.D. Sumner - Old Man River. On his way into the cage it seems that James Daniel Kennamer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Daniel Kennamer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Daniel Kennamer
vs
Saric

180 cm
22
240 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Saric!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws out a powerful jab.
Saric throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Kennamer trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennamer is working away from the top position though.
Kennamer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kennamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennamer trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saric is staying active underneath Kennamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Kennamer trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well.
Saric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennamer is keen to just control but Saric is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennamer is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kennamer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saric looks to throw a body kick

and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saric!
Kennamer working the ground and pound but Saric is defending the strikes.
Kennamer wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric parries the strikes from Kennamer easily there. Kennamer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saric to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer with the ground and pound but Saric regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saric manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kennamer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kennamer working some strikes from top position.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kennamer cracks Saric with a solid left hand.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Kennamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennamer is fighting to break Saric's control of his arms but Saric is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saric misses with the combination.
Kennamer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saric but Saric pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kennamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kennamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennamer.
Kennamer is looking to pass Saric's guard but actually Saric recovers to full guard.
Kennamer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saric's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kennamer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kennamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saric wants to sweep here but Kennamer controlling him for the moment.
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kennamer passes Saric's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saric is not content to let Kennamer control the position.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Kennamer tries to pass to full mount but Saric defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Saric wants to improve his position but Kennamer is controlling well.
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennamer.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kennamer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Kennamer misses with a head shot. Saric uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Kennamer throws an elbow that misses. Saric uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kennamer's guard. Nice move by Saric!

Kennamer is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture.
Saric trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kennamer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Daniel Kennamer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric swings for the body but Kennamer moves out of range.
Kennamer attempts a counter takedown but Saric avoids it well and moves away.
Saric misses with a double jab

and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kennamer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennamer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Kennamer cracks Saric with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric controlling the position.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer stands up over Saric, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kennamer cracks Saric with a solid left hand.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saric is trying to control the position but Kennamer postures up.
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saric's head.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.
James Daniel Kennamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saric wants to sweep here but Kennamer controlling him for the moment.
Kennamer wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Kennamer is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Kennamer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennamer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer drops an elbow to the side of Saric's head.
Kennamer drops an elbow to the side of Saric's head.
Kennamer with the ground and pound but Saric uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.
Kennamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennamer with a nice head shot there.
Kennamer scoring with some ground and pound.
Kennamer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kennamer stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saric keeping full guard, as Kennamer tries to pass.
Kennamer connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Daniel Kennamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennamer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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