PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Spade (ranked 5576 p4p, 3492 weight class) and Luke Kitchener (ranked 584 p4p, 427 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Spade
vs
Kitchener

200 cm
25
215
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
217
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duncan Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Kitchener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitchener fails with the takedown
and Spade counters with a three punch combo that has Kitchener backing up. Kitchener nods at Spade to acknowledge the strikes.
Spade misses with a head kick.
Kitchener is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
Kitchener wants to clinch but Spade slips to the side
letting Spade counter with a right hand.

It looks like Luke Kitchener has been cut.
Kitchener displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spade.
Spade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kitchener shoots in looking for a takedown but Spade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kitchener's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade dives in for a single leg takedown but Kitchener sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kitchener tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spade throws a head kick that misses.

Spade takes the fight into the clinch.
Kitchener is trying to pull guard but Spade has him pressed against the cage.
Duncan Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kitchener.
Kitchener is trying to stall.

Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitchener is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spade darts in looking for a takedown but Kitchener gets double underhooks and turns Spade into the cage.
Spade stalling against the cage.

Spade manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitchener looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Spade pushes Kitchener up against the cage in a clinch.
Spade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kitchener is defending well for now.
Spade is trying to pull guard but Kitchener has him pressed against the cage.
Kitchener doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Spade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kitchener.
Spade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kitchener.
Nice takedown defense from Kitchener. No joy for Spade on that attempt.
Kitchener changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Spade moves into range and clinches up with Kitchener.

Spade drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spade throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kitchener uses it to pass to side control.
Kitchener wants to control but Spade is keeping him busy.
Spade defending against the ground and pound.
Kitchener gets to mount! Spade was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Spade holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kitchener tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Spade can't escape the position.

Kitchener is working for a guillotine from mount but Spade frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitchener prevents Spade from getting the reversal.
Kitchener content just to control the position here.
Kitchener thowing shots but they're missing.
Kitchener looking to ground and pound but Spade is blocking nicely.
Kitchener controlling his opponent.
Spade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spade tries to get out of the position.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Kitchener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Spade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Kitchener's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spade closes the distance and clinches.
Spade tries to pull guard but Kitchener forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Spade.

Spade breaks from the clinch.
Spade stuffs the takedown.
Kitchener fails to land the takedown.
Spade stuffs the takedown.
Duncan Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kitchener.
Kitchener shoots for a takedown but Spade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kitchener defends it nicely.
Duncan Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
Kitchener tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Kitchener sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitchener looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duncan Spade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitchener tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitchener fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kitchener throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spade's waist but Spade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kitchener off to one side.
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kitchener as he jumps to the side.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Kitchener sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kitchener tries to clinch there but Spade circles away.
Kitchener shoots in for a double leg but Spade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spade attempts a counter takedown but Kitchener avoids it well and moves away.
Kitchener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spade tries to avoid it but Kitchener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spade to the ground. Spade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spade shoots for a takedown but Kitchener saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spade has managed to clinch.
Kitchener tries to pull guard but Spade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitchener fails to pull guard.
Spade stalling against the cage.
Kitchener fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kitchener tries to pull guard but Spade won't allow it.
Kitchener is trying to break the clinch but Spade is controlling him.

Spade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Spade moves into the clinch.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kitchener with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spade gets control of Kitchener's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spade working a defensive guard here.
Spade pulls Kitchener in to control the position.

Spade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kitchener in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kitchener looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kitchener seems keen to control Spade's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitchener is trying to keep Spade in close.
Kitchener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spade manages to get himself to full guard.

Kitchener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitchener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spade wants to stand and escape but Kitchener is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Spade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Kitchener's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Kitchener tries to counter it with a takedown but Spade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Spade tries to clinch up.
Spade fails with the takedown.
Kitchener appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade stuffs the takedown.
Spade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kitchener shoots in but Spade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spade half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitchener fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kitchener.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spade clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spade as Kitchener tries to tie him up.
Kitchener tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kitchener wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spade has him pressed against the cage.
Kitchener tries for a takedown but Spade manages to get underhooks.

Spade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kitchener uses from the top position.
Spade scores with a nice shot.

Kitchener postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kitchener, into his guard.

Spade stays in close to Kitchener's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitchener working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spade trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kitchener's guard.
Kitchener avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade wants to control from the top but Kitchener keeps moving.
Luke Kitchener has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kitchener has his foot on Spade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spade works his way back into a safe position though.
Kitchener working a defensive guard but Spade passes into half guard.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kitchener to regain full guard.
Kitchener is trying to control the position but Spade postures up.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kitchener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spade is pushing down on Kitchener's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kitchener is fighting to maintain full guard but Spade has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitchener is trying to get back to full guard.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kitchener keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Spade. No joy for Kitchener on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitchener tries for a takedown but Spade circles away easily
and Spade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luke Kitchener has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Spade rushes Kitchener and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Spade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Spade!