PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Kennedy (ranked 4954 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintet Tarantino (ranked 6273 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Kennedy
vs
Tarantino

180 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaac Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quintet Tarantino!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Tarantino slips the punch.
Tarantino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarantino throws a lazy body kick
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Kennedy cracks Tarantino with a good jab.
Tarantino slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kennedy, as that shot connected.
Tarantino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarantino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Tarantino drives through with a takedown into Kennedy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kennedy working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Tarantino advances to half guard.
Kennedy tries to roll over but Tarantino keeps him under control.

Tarantino is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kennedy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quintet Tarantino!