PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 3741 p4p, 24878 weight class) and David Brenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Kenway
vs
Brenda

183 cm
25
190
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
195
2 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brenda!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.

Kenway has closed the distance and engaged Brenda in a clinch.
Kenway tries to pull guard but Brenda won't allow it.

Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway misses with a takedown attempt
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brenda tries to counter with a clinch but Kenway shakes him off and moves away.
Brenda takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brenda dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brenda tries to avoid it but Kenway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brenda to the ground. Brenda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Kenway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brenda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edward Kenway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kenway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Brenda has clasped his hands together around Kenway's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Brenda stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kenway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brenda's head.
Kenway is breathing heavily.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown but Brenda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brenda throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenway wants it to stay on the feet.
Brenda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenway throws a big counter combination but Brenda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brenda throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenway half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kenway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brenda counters with a series of strikes. Kenway will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Brenda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Brenda.
Kenway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Brenda is looking for the big counter here.
Kenway fails with the takedown

and Brenda moves into the clinch.
Brenda is trying to break free.
Kenway has Brenda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brenda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brenda jumps guard but Kenway stands there with Brenda around his waist. Brenda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenway tries to pull guard but Brenda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brenda is trying to pull guard but Kenway has him pressed against the cage.
Brenda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kenway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brenda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brenda is working for takedown but Kenway is calmly controlling the position for now.

Brenda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Brenda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kenway stops Brenda from standing up.
Brenda keeping moving, preventing Kenway from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Brenda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kenway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brenda defends it nicely.
Kenway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brenda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenway somewhat.
Brenda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kenway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway shoots in for a double leg but Brenda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brenda tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Kenway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Brenda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway tries to clinch but Brenda moves away
and Brenda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway stuffs the takedown.
Kenway tries to counter by clinching up but Brenda breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brenda goes for a double leg but Kenway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenway continues to drive forward.
Brenda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenway sprawls well. Kenway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brenda gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brenda avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brenda circles away.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick
and Brenda counters with a straight right hand.
Brenda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brenda fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenway moves to clinch but Brenda breaks away
and Brenda counters with a left and a right that stings Kenway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brenda shoots in and drives through. Kenway sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenway or perhaps it was just good defense by Brenda, which made it look bad.
Kenway shoots and misses
and Brenda counters with a one-two to the body.
Brenda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brenda counters with a three punch combo that has Kenway backing up. Kenway nods at Brenda to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brenda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kenway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kenway wants to get back to his feet but Brenda is dominant here and he's now got Kenway's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brenda.
Brenda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenway trying to control the hands but Brenda breaks the grip.
Brenda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kenway's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Brenda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brenda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Kenway has Brenda up against the cage in a clinch.

Kenway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kenway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kenway kicks Brenda off and gets to his feet.
Edward Kenway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway dives in for a single leg takedown but Brenda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brenda is looking for the big counter here.
Kenway stalls.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brenda tries for a takedown but Kenway manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway fails to pull guard.
Kenway tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Kenway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brenda tries to pull guard but Kenway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brenda tries to break free but Kenway pushes him back against the cage.

Brenda gets control of Kenway's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brenda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brenda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kenway controls the pace.
David Brenda has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brenda working for a triangle but Kenway defends it easily.
Brenda is pulling down on Kenway's head. It's preventing any offense from Kenway, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenway is looking to pass into half guard but Brenda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brenda is in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brenda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenway's guard.
Well, if Brenda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brenda prevents Kenway from standing back up.
Brenda sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Brenda stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kenway to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kenway has a takedown stuffed.
As Kenway backs off Brenda throws a huge counter combo but Kenway manages to avoid it all.
Kenway shoots in but Brenda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenway slaps away a takedown attempt from Brenda, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Brenda.
I've got Brenda 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Brenda!