PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Kondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kearney
vs
Kondo

177 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GREEN!160
Arcticus University: London

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuki Kondo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kondo scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Kondo coming out on top.

Kearney rushes Kondo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo.
Kondo blocks a body shot from Kearney.
Kondo blocks an uppercut.
Kearney holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kondo throws a head punch that misses.
Kondo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kearney.
Kondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kearney's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kearney.
Kearney blocks an uppercut.
Kondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Kondo blocks an uppercut.
Kondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kearney working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo tries a body shot but Kearney blocks it.
Kearney tries to work over Kondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kondo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kondo.
Kondo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kearney up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo.
Kearney trying to control the position but instead, Kondo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kearney into the ropes.
Kondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kondo avoiding damage.
Kondo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kearney misses with some punches.
Kondo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kearney - that landed with a thud.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Kondo avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kondo misses with the head strike.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kearney lands an uppercut.
Kondo lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kondo lands a body punch.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kearney is trying to push Kondo away but Kondo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kearney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kondo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kearney or not.
Kearney wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Kearney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Kondo.
We've been told by Kearney's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kearney was well out of range. Poor timing from Kondo.
Kearney misses with a body shot.
Kondo misses with a hook.

Kondo clinches.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Kondo avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the ropes.
Kondo cracks Kearney with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kearney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kondo blocks an uppercut.
Kondo has Kearney pushed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kearney fails to land.
Kondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kearney throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo.
Kondo blocks an uppercut.
Kondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kondo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kearney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kondo can turn it around.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kondo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kearney misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kondo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kondo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kearney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kondo has him pressed against the ropes.
Kondo blocking some punches.
Kearney misses with a punch on the inside.
Kondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kondo keeps control of Kearney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kearney.

Kearney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Kondo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kearney misses with a body shot.
Kondo wants to clinch.
Kearney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kondo cracks a nice hook into Kearney's ribs.
Kearney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kondo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kondo slips a straight right by Kearney.
Barry Kearney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kearney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kearney was well out of range. Poor timing from Kondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney throws a nice looking combination but Kondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kondo looks to land a left hand but Kearney moved out of range nicely.
Kearney lands a jab to Kondo's midsection.
Kondo is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kearney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kondo gets tackled into the ropes by Kearney. Kearney maintains the clinch.
Kondo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kondo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kondo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kondo as the two fighters clinch.
Kondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kearney misses with the head strike.
Kondo pushes Kearney back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kondo.
Kondo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kearney trying to stall but Kondo improves his position.
A short left from Kearney.
Kondo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Kondo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kearney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kondo throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kondo scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kondo.
Kearney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kondo.
Kondo blocking some punches.
Kondo blocks a body shot from Kearney.
Yuki Kondo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kearney can't find room to land a body shot as Kondo controls the action.
Kearney digs a right hand into Kondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kondo's gas tank.
Kondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kondo digs a right hand into Kearney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kearney's gas tank.
Kondo lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kearney as Kondo tries to tie him up.
Kondo scores with a shot to the side of Kearney's head.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney is looking to break free of the clinch but Kondo has double underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kondo 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.
Kondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kondo lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Kondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kondo.
Kearney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kondo controlling the action here for a moment.
Kondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Kondo lands a body punch.
Kondo lands a body shot.
Kondo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kondo stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Kondo fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kondo.
Kondo controlling the action here for a moment.
Kearney is looking to control Kondo's arms but Kondo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kearney has his back to the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondo presses Kearney against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kearney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kondo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kondo can't find room to land a body shot as Kearney controls the action.
Kearney working aggressively here.
Kearney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kondo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kearney misses with a punch on the inside.
Kearney blocks a body shot from Kondo.
Kondo keeps control of Kearney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kearney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kondo has him pressed against the ropes.
Kearney prevents a body shot from Kondo.
Kearney is trying to maintain a safe position but Kondo gets an underhook and turns Kearney into the ropes.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kondo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Kearney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kondo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Kondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kearney slips a straight right by Kondo.
Barry Kearney is winning the standup battle so far.
Kearney throws a one two combo.
Kondo misses the body punch
and Kearney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kearney connects with a single shot there.

Kondo drives through and clinches with Kearney against the ropes.
Kearney is looking to control Kondo's arms but Kondo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kearney has his back to the ropes.
A short left from Kondo.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kondo lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kondo.
A short uppercut from Kondo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kearney controls his hands.
Kearney blocks a body shot from Kondo.
Kearney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kearney tries to circle away but Kondo has him pinned against the ropes.
Kearney swings wildly with an uppercut but Kondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kearney misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo.
Kondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kearney controls his hands.
Kondo blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kondo - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kondo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kearney takes a shot to the head.
Kondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kearneys head.
Kondo slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kondo.
Kondo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kearney up against the ropes.
Kondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Kondo.
Still in the clinch, Kondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kearney tries to work over Kondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kondo trying to stall but Kearney improves his position.
Kondo has Kearney pushed against the ropes.
Kondo blocks an uppercut.
Kearney misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kondo.
Kondo blocking some punches.
Kondo avoiding damage.
Kondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kearney is looking to control Kondo's arms but Kondo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kearney has his back to the ropes.
Kondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kondo is working Kearney over against the ropes.
Kondo tries to stall but Kearney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kearney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kondo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Kearney gets an underhook and turns Kondo into the ropes.
Kearney misses with a body punch.
Barry Kearney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kondo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kearney blocks a body shot from Kondo.
Kearney misses with some punches.
Kondo is working Kearney over against the ropes.
Kondo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kearney up against the ropes.
Kondo blocks a body shot from Kearney.
Kondo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kearney throws a punch but it's blocked by Kondo.
Kondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kondo lands an uppercut.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney prevents a body shot from Kondo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kondo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kondo as the two fighters clinch.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kondo just leaning against Kearney, taking a breather.
Kondo lands a left hand.
Kearney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kondo is keeping busy.
Kondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kearneys head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kondo lands a right hand.

Kearney is rocked!
A short left from Kondo.
Oh Kearney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kondo.
Kearney misses with some punches.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney trying to stall but Kondo improves his position.
Kondo stalling in the clinch but Kearney improves position.
Kondo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Kondo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kondo 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Kondo!