PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 2938 p4p, 336 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 3871 p4p, 428 weight class). Kennamer comes to the cage accompanied by J.D. Sumner - Old Man River. Prime has chosen Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here as his entrance music. Optimus Prime is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Daniel Kennamer
vs
Prime

180 cm
25
240 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

194 cm
46
250 lbs
40 - 29 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Aspire Nutrition

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 10 - 5 - 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 40 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennamer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennamer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prime misses with the body kick

and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control.
Kennamer staying calm.
Prime parries the strikes from Kennamer easily there. Kennamer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Prime to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennamer is controlling the pace.
Kennamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer working over Prime with some ground and pound. Prime looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennamer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kennamer throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prime's head.
Kennamer throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennamer is keen to just control but Prime is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kennamer.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kennamer connects with a nice short shot to Prime's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Kennamer with the ground and pound but Prime uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Prime wants to get back to his feet but Kennamer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennamer passes into half guard.
Kennamer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kennamer lands a nice short elbow.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prime's head.
Kennamer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennamer works his way into full mount!
Kennamer working the ground and pound effectively.
Prime looks winded!
Kennamer dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Daniel Kennamer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kennamer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prime napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kennamer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kennamer lands an elbow.
Kennamer working the ground and pound.
Prime sneaks back into half guard.
Kennamer is trying to control. Prime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Kennamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Prime dodges it nicely.
Prime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Prime is staying active underneath Kennamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prime can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer misses with a head shot. Prime uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennamer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennamer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennamer working some strikes from top position.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prime has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kennamer has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer throws an elbow but Prime slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kennamer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kennamer lands a few punches from side control.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Prime takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Prime managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kennamer.
Prime dodges the ground and pound from Kennamer.
Kennamer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kennamer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kennamer trying to control the action but Prime is working from the bottom.
Kennamer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kennamer cracks Prime with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kennamer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Prime is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kennamer connects with a decent elbow.
Kennamer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kennamer lands an elbow.
Kennamer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kennamer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennamer misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime is trying to control Kennamer's posture but Kennamer avoids it.
Kennamer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennamer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kennamer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kennamer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Prime taking a bit of punishment here - Kennamer scoring with strikes.
Kennamer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kennamer throws an elbow but Prime slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kennamer working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennamer working the head with strikes.

Prime is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Daniel Kennamer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Prime leaves Kennamer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prime misses the body punch
and Kennamer counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Prime to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Kennamer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!