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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Kennedy (ranked 9500 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Last (ranked 5562 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bruno Kennedy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruno Kennedy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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223 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Kennedy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, First Last! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kennedy checks a low kick from Last. Kennedy throws a big counter combination but Last scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Last throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely. Last takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Last.
Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Last has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennedy is working away from the top position though. Last controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Last has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennedy is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Last is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kennedy is looking for a kimura but Last is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kennedy to get the leverage. Kennedy is thwarting Last's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt - Last sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kennedy lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy looks to throw a body kick and Last counters with a shoot takedown. Kennedy fights it but they end up in guard. Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Last on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Last is looking to work some ground and pound but Kennedy has wrist control. Last pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now. Last scoring with some ground and pound. Last stands up from guard. Let's bang! Last throws the kick towards the body but Kennedy avoids it. Last misses with a two punch combination.
Last fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kennedy to the ground. Last is now in Kennedy's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Last prevents Kennedy from getting back to his feet. Last trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Last throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Last pushes his legs off easily.
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kennedy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Last trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom. Kennedy wants to hit a switch here but Last passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kennedy there! Last tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kennedy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Last trying to control but Kennedy is having none of it. The referee warns Kennedy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Last takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. A nice elbow there by Last.
Kennedy is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Last dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Last throws a head kick that misses and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Last throws a leg kick that misses. Last fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage. Last ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Last no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Last striking from his own guard. Kennedy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Last to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kennedy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Last pulls down on the head and he's put Kennedy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). First Last! In his post fight interview, First Last started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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