PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Raised on Rock as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kendall
vs
Skywalker

176 cm
32
173 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

178 cm
34
175 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Kendall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kendall wants it to stay on the feet.
Skywalker blocks the body kick.
Kendall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kendall moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
Kendall shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skywalker lands a leg kick that knocks Kendall off balance momentarily.
Kendall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kendall.

Skywalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Skywalker throws an elbow that misses.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Kendall blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Kendall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Skywalker has Kendall pressed against the cage.
Kendall misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall misses with a body punch.
Kendall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Kendall.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
Skywalker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kendall or not.
Skywalker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kendall avoiding damage.
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Kendall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Kendall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to work over Kendall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kendall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kendall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kendall scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kendall as Skywalker tries to tie him up.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Chris Kendall has been cut.
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kendall.
Kendall blocking some punches.
Kendall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skywalker after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kendall's elbow.
A short uppercut from Skywalker.
Kendall taking a breather.
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
Skywalker gets through Kendall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kendall is looking for a takedown.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kendall.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skywalker tries to work over Kendall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Skywalker - that landed with a thud.
Kendall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
Kendall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skywalker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Kendall blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skywalker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skywalker taking a breather.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
Kendall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kendall slowing the pace effectively.
Kendall misses with some punches.
Skywalker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kendall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kendall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skywalker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kendall avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Kendall misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Kendall's cut.
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.

Kendall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skywalker misses with a looping left.
Kendall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skywalker. Skywalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Skywalker misses with a looping left.
Skywalker misses with a lunging right hand

and Kendall counters with a single leg into guard. Skywalker didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kendall throws a strike but Skywalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kendall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kendall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker won't allow Kendall to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendall is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kendall keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skywalker manages to get himself to full guard.
Skywalker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kendall passes into half guard.
Kendall misses with a head shot. Skywalker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kendall preventing the sweep.
Skywalker is looking to sweep but instead, Kendall has passed into half guard.
Skywalker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Skywalker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kendall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kendall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Kendall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skywalker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skywalker!
Skywalker chips away with some ground and pound.
Skywalker landing with the ground and pound.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kendall tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kendall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skywalker is one step ahead there.
Kendall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skywalker's guard.
Kendall trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker controlling Kendall's posture.
Kendall wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Kendall looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall throws a big elbow that misses.
Kendall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kendall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skywalker's head.
Kendall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kendall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kendall trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker has Kendall pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kendall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Kendall moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kendall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Kendall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skywalker.
Skywalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kendall.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kendall is just out of range.
Skywalker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skywalker slaps away a takedown attempt from Kendall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Kendall does no damage.
Skywalker blocks a low kick nicely.
Kendall thuds his shin into the meat of Skywalker's side.
Kendall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kendall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kendall checks a low kick from Skywalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall lands a slapping body shot.
Kendall shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Kendall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Kendall checks the leg kick.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Kendall throws a push kick but Skywalker slaps the foot to one side.
Kendall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skywalker's sensitive parts.
Skywalker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kendall throws a wild body kick that Skywalker sees coming a mile off.
Kendall lands a head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Kendall as Skywalker shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kendall under the eye.
Kendall misses with a wild body shot.
Kendall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skywalker is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kendall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skywalker. That one must have hurt.
Skywalker slips under a jab.
Kendall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skywalker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skywalker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kendall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skywalker somewhat.
Skywalker throws a looping overhand right but Kendall ducks down to avoid it.
Skywalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kendall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Skywalker is in Kendall's guard.
Skywalker won't allow Kendall to sweep him here.
Skywalker with a nice head shot there.
Kendall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kendall keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chris Kendall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kendall is controlling Skywalker's posture.
Kendall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kendall is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skywalker feints and then cracks Kendall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kendall down.
Kendall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skywalker.
Skywalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kendall throws a half hearted mid kick.

Skywalker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kendall to the ground. Skywalker is now in Kendall's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kendall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kendall is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kendall has his hands on Skywalker's head, controlling the position.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Skywalker.
I think Skywalker 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker gave a mention to Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).