PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saho Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Kennedy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kennedy
vs
Bala

185 cm
28
167 lbs
3 - 18 - 0

172 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Kennedy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saho Bala!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bala drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
Bala throws a head punch that misses.
Bala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bala pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy .
Bala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bala misses with some punches.
Bala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bala.

Kennedy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bala lands a big right hand that drops Kennedy ! The killer instinct kicks in and Bala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saho Bala!
Saho Bala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.