PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Kavanagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pound
vs
Kavanagh

176 cm
22
162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

174 cm
24
159 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brody Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kavanagh closes the distance and pushes Pound back into the cage.
Pound lands a right hand.
Pound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pound pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pound cracks Kavanagh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pound paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kavanagh shoots in but Pound avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kavanagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pound throws out the jab.
Kavanagh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pound defends it well.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pound but Pound pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Kavanagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kavanagh clinches up with Pound and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kavanagh.
Pound swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pound misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kavanagh.
Pound swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pound.
A right handed body shot lands from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a head punch that misses.
Pound prevents a body shot from Kavanagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Pound working aggressively here.
Kavanagh lands a shoulder strike.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kavanagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh working aggressively here.

Kavanagh is trying to trip Pound. He has hold of a leg but Pound is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kavanagh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kavanagh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kavanagh wants to pass the guard but Pound is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kavanagh looking to pass the guard.
Kavanagh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavanagh is pushing down on Pound's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pound is fighting to maintain full guard but Kavanagh has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pound is trying to get back to full guard.
Kavanagh is trying to control. Pound wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kavanagh controlling the pace.

Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pound has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound trying to hold on to Kavanagh's head to control him but Kavanagh postures up.

Kavanagh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kavanagh is working for a kimura but Pound is defending it quite comfortably.
Pound has his hands clasped together around Kavanagh's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pound tries to get to full guard but Kavanagh has control of the leg.

Kavanagh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pound sees it coming and defends easily.
Kavanagh is keen to just control but Pound is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pound trying to hold on to Kavanagh's head to control him but Kavanagh postures up.
Pound gets full guard.
Pound trying to keep a closed guard but Kavanagh is proving a slippery customer.
Pound keeping full guard, as Kavanagh tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pound holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kavanagh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Kavanagh dominated that round.
That's time! Pound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kavanagh lands a nice looking body shot.
Pound slips under a jab from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh slips under a jab from Pound.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Kavanagh looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Pound was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kavanagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pound.
Pound throws out a leg kick but Kavanagh moves out of range and Pound only half commits.
Kavanagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kavanagh cracks Pound with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pound lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pound misses with a left hand
and Kavanagh counters with a low kick, right behind Pound 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh scores with the left hand. Pound knows he should have avoided that one.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Kavanagh flicks out a counter leg kick but Pound steps away.
Pound takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kavanagh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kavanagh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pound is retaining full guard.
Kavanagh forces his way into half guard.

Kavanagh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pound is just riding it out for now. Kavanagh eventually gives up the hold.
Pound is looking to improve his position.

Kavanagh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pound sees it coming and defends easily.
Pound wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kavanagh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pound knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pound is looking for a sweep. Kavanagh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kavanagh trying to control the action but Pound is working from the bottom.

Kavanagh is working for a submission of some sort.
Pound is trying to control but Kavanagh passes into side control!
Pound is letting Kavanagh control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kavanagh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kavanagh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pound can't do much from the bottom here.
Pound has one of Kavanagh's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pound can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kavanagh tries to move to mount but Pound blocks the move with his legs.
Pound tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kavanagh easily slips into full mount!
Kavanagh avoids the attempt from Pound to control.
Kavanagh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kavanagh content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pound is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Pound tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Kavanagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
Pound lands a jab.
A big right from Pound misses.
Kavanagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Pound throws a body punch but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh scores with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pound throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kavanagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kavanagh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pound rather than just go for the knockout.
Kavanagh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Kavanagh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Kavanagh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pound throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kavanagh to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound throws a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head but Kavanagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh tries a quick counter leg kick but Pound is wise to it.
Kavanagh stalks Pound and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pound's face. Pound staggers backwards, shaken.
Pound throws a leg kick but Kavanagh checks it.
A little jabbing left from Kavanagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kavanagh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pound tries to get to full guard but Kavanagh has control of the leg.
Pound has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kavanagh is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura but Pound is defending well.
Pound is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pound avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kavanagh.
Pound is staying active underneath Kavanagh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pound wants to improve his position but Kavanagh is controlling well.

Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pound has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kavanagh seems to be looking for submissions.
Dick Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound won't allow Kavanagh to pass to mount.

Kavanagh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pound is looking to control Kavanagh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pound avoid being mounted?
Kavanagh wants to pass the guard but Pound is defending well.

Kavanagh wants to work for an arm triangle but Pound is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pound has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pound is looking to control Kavanagh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pound avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kavanagh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavanagh.
Pound throws a solid leg kick but Kavanagh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pound.
Pound takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavanagh misses with an uppercut. Pound saw that one coming.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pound misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Kavanagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Pound circles away.
Kavanagh tries to clinch up
and Pound counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kavanagh 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!
In his post fight interview, Brody Kavanagh started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.