PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy's entrance music is Still Remains-The Worst Is Yet To Come. A fine choice. Hurley has chosen Chase & Status feat. Takura-No Problem as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Kennedy
vs
Hurley

178 cm
21
181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Hurley. No joy for Kennedy on that attempt.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Hurley.
Hurley throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurley, as that shot connected.
Hurley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hurley. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Hurley.
Some wild striking there from Hurley.
Kennedy has his takedown stuffed
and Hurley counters with a two punch combo.
Hurley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Derek Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hurley gets caught flat footed, as Kennedy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hurley is on top in guard.

Hurley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kennedy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hurley has picked Kennedy up and slammed him! Kennedy can't keep hold of the triangle and Hurley manages to pass to side control!
Hurley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Hurley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Hurley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kennedy actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy is staying active underneath Hurley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennedy trying to control here.
Kennedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hurley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kennedy is looking for a triangle here but Hurley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hurley stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derek Hurley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hurley counters with a two punch combo.
Hurley slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Hurley.
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Hurley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hurley connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennedy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurley with a nice cross.
Derek Hurley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurley misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Hurley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but Hurley shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Hurley loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hurley as he avoids it easily.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hurley counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hurley misses.
Hurley looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hurley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurley misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt - Hurley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurley throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hurley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Hurley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Hurley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hurley throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.

Hurley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hurley tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! Hurley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurley manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into Hurley's guard.
Kennedy forces his way into half guard.
Hurley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hurley is just riding it out for now. Kennedy eventually gives up the hold.
Hurley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kennedy looking to secure an arm triangle but Hurley defends it well.
Derek Hurley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kennedy.

Kennedy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hurley is now in Kennedy's guard. A big mistake from Kennedy there, giving up the dominant position!
Kennedy working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hurley passes into side control.

Hurley stands up and beckons Kennedy to his feet.
Kennedy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hurley counter with a right hand.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurley.
Hurley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hurley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Derek Hurley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Hurley.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Dan Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurley throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Hurley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and Hurley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurley misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hurley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Hurley!
Derek Hurley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.