PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hughes
vs
Kennedy

195 cm
25
264 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hughes drops Kennedy with a right and a left! Hughes comes rushing in but Kennedy regains his composure and manages to keep Hughes in guard.

It looks like Steven Kennedy has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.

Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into Hughes's guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennedy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennedy pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Kennedy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hughes tries to roll over but Kennedy keeps him under control.
Kennedy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kennedy moves into full mount! Hughes won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Hughes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount.
Kennedy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Kennedy isn't that keen on the idea.
Kennedy avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Kennedy breaks from Hughes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kennedy landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennedy raining down hammerfists from mount.

Kennedy has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kennedy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Kennedy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kennedy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kennedy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hughes tries to hold on but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kennedy working for a submission but Hughes is keeping him at bay.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Kennedy's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Kennedy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kennedy avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Kennedy punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Kennedy catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes lands a leg kick that knocks Kennedy off balance momentarily.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hughes is rocked!

Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Kennedy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kennedy jumps guard and drags Hughes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kennedy is proving hard to escape from.

Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.

Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kennedy is tightening it up a little... Hughes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hughes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hughes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kennedy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Kennedy!
Steven Kennedy is the new super heavyweight champion!
Steven Kennedy decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.