PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crich Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crich Chulainn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chulainn
vs
Daniel Kennamer

195 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crich Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Chulainn misses.
Kennamer avoids the body shot from Chulainn.
Kennamer feints the counter takedown.
Chulainn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chulainn throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Kennamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulainn.
Kennamer feints the counter takedown.
Kennamer avoids the body shot from Chulainn.
Kennamer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chulainn loads up on a big right hand but Kennamer slips the punch.
Chulainn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kennamer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer throwing shots but Chulainn is blocking nicely.
Chulainn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Chulainn is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kennamer with good strikes from the mount here!
Chulainn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Chulainn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kennamer controlling the pace for now.
Kennamer lands a heavy elbow.
Chulainn is bucking up trying to escape but Kennamer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chulainn is desperately trying to improve his position but Kennamer has a good base and remains in mount.
Kennamer dominating with strikes here.
Chulainn is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer working Chulainn over with strikes here.
Chulainn tries to hold on but Kennamer postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kennamer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kennamer working Chulainn over with strikes here.
Chulainn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chulainn tries to get out of the position.
Kennamer lands a big shot there that rocks Chulainn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kennamer dominating with strikes here.
Kennamer looking to finish Chulainn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chulainn!
BOOM! Kennamer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennamer working the ground and pound effectively.
Kennamer punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kennamer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kennamer lands a couple of good shots and Chulainn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kennamer has eaten all the pies!
Chulainn covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kennamer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kennamer punches Chulainn on the ear.
Chulainn covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kennamer scores with punches from the back.
Kennamer tries to get the hooks in deep but Chulainn pushed the leg off.
Kennamer has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Chulainn.
Kennamer lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer lands strikes to the head.
Kennamer loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chulainn hold on?
Chulainn is taking damage to the body and head.
Kennamer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kennamer biding his time, looking for the opening.
The referee is taking a good look at Chulainn as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kennamer!
I would not like to be Chulainn right now.
Kennamer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennamer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kennamer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chulainn's body.
Kennamer connects with a big shot to the side of Chulainn's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Daniel Kennamer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kennamer moves away from the strike by Chulainn.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut

so Kennamer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chulainn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kennamer postures up and lands a big shot to Chulainn's brow.
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.
Chulainn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennamer on the ground.
Kennamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennamer postures up in Chulainn's guard and throws a big left but Chulainn blocks it.
Kennamer distracts Chulainn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kennamer pushes down on Chulainn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer slips a nice elbow through Chulainn's hands, connecting with Chulainn's forehead.
Kennamer lands with a punch from half guard.
Chulainn wants to get back to full guard but Kennamer has mounted him!
James Daniel Kennamer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kennamer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kennamer controlling his opponent.
Chulainn is looking to improve his position but Kennamer isn't that keen on the idea.
Kennamer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kennamer with shots to the head and body - Chulainn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kennamer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chulainn is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Kennamer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chulainn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kennamer with the ground and pound from mount.
Chulainn is squirming around, avoiding Kennamer's attempts to control the action.
Kennamer lands with some strikes.
Kennamer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kennamer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chulainn's face.

Chulainn is rocked!
Kennamer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulainn tries to reverse the position but Kennamer maintains control.
Oh Chulainn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennamer controlling the pace for now.
Kennamer lands a big shot there that rocks Chulainn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennamer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chulainn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kennamer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Chulainn bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kennamer and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!