PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson The Legend Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mICTPa-TRLU blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kelly
vs
The Legend Killer

170 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson The Legend Killer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Legend Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Legend Killer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly sizes up The Legend Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Legend Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kelly works The Legend Killer's body with a nice hook.
The Legend Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The Legend Killer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The Legend Killer stands and steps away. Kelly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
The Legend Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Kelly, looking for a takedown. The Legend Killer pushes Kelly against the cage but Kelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Legend Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly shoots and misses

and The Legend Killer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Legend Killer.
The Legend Killer gets underhooks to prevent Kelly's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Legend Killer as Kelly tries to tie him up.

The Legend Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Legend Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Legend Killer walks into a left hand.
The Legend Killer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Legend Killer's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The Legend Killer clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kelly is trying to stall.
The Legend Killer blocks an uppercut.
The Legend Killer lands a nice uppercut.
The Legend Killer keeps control of Kelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Legend Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Legend Killer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kelly is looking to control The Legend Killer's arms but The Legend Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from The Legend Killer.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Legend Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Legend Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly is trying to push The Legend Killer away but The Legend Killer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Legend Killer stops a takedown attempt from Kelly.

The Legend Killer pulls guard.
The Legend Killer keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
The Legend Killer controlling Kelly's posture.
The Legend Killer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Legend Killer stands up from half guard.
The Legend Killer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kelly.
The Legend Killer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Legend Killer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
The Legend Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but The Legend Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Legend Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly leaves The Legend Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Legend Killer swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.

The Legend Killer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelly's half guard.
The Legend Killer looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to roll over but The Legend Killer keeps him under control.
Kelly wants to control but The Legend Killer is keeping busy.
Kelly pushes The Legend Killer off looking to stand but The Legend Killer dives back in and keeps control.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Legend Killer is working away from the top position though.
Kelly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Legend Killer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson The Legend Killer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Legend Killer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kelly.
The Legend Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly works over The Legend Killer's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Legend Killer's calf.
The Legend Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. The Legend Killer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly cracks The Legend Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Legend Killer dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on The Legend Killer's head and hops out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow The Legend Killer down.
Kelly shoots in for a double leg but The Legend Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kelly wants to stand up but The Legend Killer has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The Legend Killer kicks off Kelly and gets to his feet.
Albert Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Legend Killer.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but The Legend Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Legend Killer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Kelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly lands a head shot.
Kelly scores with a three punch combo!
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but The Legend Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Legend Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but The Legend Killer is controlling him.

The Legend Killer breaks from the clinch.
The Legend Killer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination.
Kelly lands with a nice combination. The Legend Killer backs away looking to recover.
Kelly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Legend Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Legend Killer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Legend Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Kelly lands.
The Legend Killer takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from The Legend Killer.
Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss

and The Legend Killer counters with a single leg into guard. Kelly didn't expect that.
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!
Kelly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Legend Killer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.

The Legend Killer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The Legend Killer is breathing heavily.
Kelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Legend Killer circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Legend Killer.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Legend Killer's head.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly tries to clinch there but The Legend Killer circles away.
A left lands for Kelly.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly connects with a looping right hand.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly thuds a left hand into The Legend Killer's body.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. The Legend Killer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Legend Killer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kelly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.

The Legend Killer rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Legend Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
The Legend Killer wants a takedown.
The Legend Killer misses with a body punch.
The Legend Killer blocks an uppercut.
Kelly wants to break free but The Legend Killer has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to break the clinch but The Legend Killer is controlling the position.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly is trying to drag The Legend Killer to the mat but The Legend Killer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Legend Killer blocking some punches.
Kelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Legend Killer blocking some punches.
The Legend Killer has Kelly pressed against the cage, preventing Kelly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Legend Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kelly.
Kelly lunges at The Legend Killer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Legend Killer's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Legend Killer's calf.
Nice cross by Kelly.

The Legend Killer drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
Kelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Legend Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Kelly dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly sizes up The Legend Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albert Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for The Legend Killer on that attempt.
The Legend Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly lands the left hand.
The Legend Killer is looking to clinch.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albert Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly lands a two punch combo.
Kelly scores with a spinning back kick!
Kelly thuds his right hand into The Legend Killer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

The Legend Killer tries to sprawl but Kelly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kelly wants to stand up but The Legend Killer is controlling the position.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but The Legend Killer is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Legend Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Legend Killer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Legend Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Legend Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Legend Killer wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
The Legend Killer won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.

The Legend Killer stands up from Kelly's guard - The Legend Killer perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses The Legend Killer's front leg but catches the back leg as The Legend Killer tries to avoid it.
Kelly lands a nice hook to The Legend Killer's body. The Legend Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Legend Killer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

The Legend Killer clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Legend Killer is pressed up against the cage. Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Legend Killer down to the mat. The Legend Killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kelly misses with a combination

and The Legend Killer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing The Legend Killer from controlling successfully.

The Legend Killer gets to his feet. Kelly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly tries to clinch but The Legend Killer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Legend Killer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

The Legend Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Legend Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kelly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Legend Killer controlling his opponent.
Kelly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson The Legend Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Legend Killer 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson The Legend Killer!