PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darude - Sandstorm. Kennedy has chosen Sledgehammer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mackenzie
vs
Kennedy

201 cm
28
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
225 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Mackenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Mackenzie.
Kennedy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mackenzie closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Mackenzie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Mackenzie.
Kennedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mackenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mackenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mackenzie manages to avoid it.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the head.
Mackenzie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Mackenzie avoids it.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
Mackenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.

Mackenzie forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
Mackenzie tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie has Kennedy pressed against the cage, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mackenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy can't break the clinch.
Mackenzie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy is trying to break free.

Mackenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Mackenzie's leg. Mackenzie is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Mackenzie misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Kennedy there.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Mackenzie is wise to it.
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mackenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mackenzie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackenzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mackenzie.
Kennedy connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a predictable looking body shot

and Mackenzie moves into the clinch.

Mackenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mackenzie is able to avoid easily.
Matthew Mackenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Mackenzie moved away.
Mackenzie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Mackenzie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Mackenzie.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mackenzie rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mackenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mackenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy cracks Mackenzie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Mackenzie coming out on top.
Mackenzie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy lands a head kick!
Mackenzie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a really nice looking cross but Mackenzie seems unphased.
Mackenzie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.
Kennedy stalks Mackenzie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mackenzie's face. Mackenzie staggers backwards, shaken.
Mackenzie throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mackenzie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mackenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mackenzie circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut

and Mackenzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mackenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Mackenzie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mackenzie off the cage and back into range.
Kennedy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mackenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mackenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Mackenzie saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Mackenzie.
Bryan Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mackenzie. Mackenzie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kennedy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kennedy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackenzie throws a lazy body kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mackenzie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
Mackenzie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Mackenzie tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mackenzie. That did some damage!
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Mackenzie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Mackenzie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mackenzie is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mackenzie throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Mackenzie throws a chopping leg kick but Kennedy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mackenzie doesn't seem phased though.
Mackenzie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mackenzie's head.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Kennedy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mackenzie blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped Mackenzie's head back.
Mackenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennedy blocks a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a lazy head kick

and Mackenzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mackenzie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mackenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mackenzie tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mackenzie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Mackenzie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through Mackenzie's defenses.
Mackenzie throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kennedy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mackenzie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves out of range as Mackenzie throws a body kick.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy lands a head kick!
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mackenzie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kennedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mackenzie doesn't seem bothered though.
Mackenzie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mackenzie scores with a body shot.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. Mackenzie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Mackenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as Mackenzie tries to avoid it.
Kennedy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mackenzie.
Mackenzie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mackenzie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kennedy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Mackenzie's head but Mackenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie needs to keep his hands up - Kennedy had a free shot at his head there.
Kennedy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mackenzie is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Mackenzie misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackenzie avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Mackenzie off balance momentarily.
Kennedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mackenzie is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.
Mackenzie ducks right into an uppercut from Kennedy.
Mackenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mackenzie in his tracks.
Mackenzie wants to land a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range.
Donk. Kennedy catches Mackenzie right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Kennedy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Mackenzie closes the distance and pushes Kennedy back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mackenzie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kennedy's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kennedy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy sizes up Mackenzie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Kennedy scores with a nice head shot.
Kennedy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Mackenzie.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Mackenzie throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mackenzie thinking.
Mackenzie misses with a leg kick
and Mackenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mackenzie missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Mackenzie backs off Kennedy throws a huge counter combo but Mackenzie manages to avoid it all.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mackenzie dodges the punch combination from Kennedy.
Mackenzie moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Mackenzie moved away.
Mackenzie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kennedy if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mackenzie on the side of the head.

Mackenzie clinches.
Mackenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Mackenzie misses with a knee to the head.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Mackenzie misses with a body punch.

Mackenzie manages to break the clinch.
Mackenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy digs a good hook to Mackenzie's body.
Kennedy slips a jab from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mackenzie's calf.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Mackenzie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mackenzie misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kennedy catches Mackenzie right on the button with a cross.
Mackenzie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy tests Mackenzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Mackenzie's head but Mackenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mackenzie tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mackenzie lands the left hand.
Mackenzie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Bryan Kennedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Mackenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
A jab lands there for Kennedy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mackenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range and Mackenzie settles back down.
Kennedy punishes Mackenzie's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through Mackenzie's defenses.
Jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mackenzie should have avoided that one.
Mackenzie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mackenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Mackenzie misses.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy cracks Mackenzie with a good jab.
Kennedy blocks a leg kick.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mackenzie circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mackenzie. That did some damage!
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Kennedy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kennedy.
Mackenzie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy scores with a one two! Mackenzie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Mackenzie misses
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew Mackenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kennedy 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Kennedy!
Bryan Kennedy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.