PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Wyade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Wyade has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kent Kirkland's chin.

Kirkland
vs
Wyade

197 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kent Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Wyade!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wyade closes the distance and pushes Kirkland back into the cage.
Wyade tries to break the clinch but Kirkland is controlling the position.

Kirkland pulls Wyade into guard.
Kirkland looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkland, not yet.
Wyade trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.

Kirkland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kirkland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kirkland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyade is aware though and is defending well.

Kirkland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Wyade from controlling successfully.
Wyade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wyade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kirkland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wyade trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyade is aware though and is defending well.

Kirkland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkland is on top in guard.

Kirkland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wyade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wyade has escaped and now he's on top!
Wyade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyade slips nicely into half guard.

Kirkland looking for submissions off his back.
Kirkland is looking for a sweep. Wyade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Wyade is going to stand back up.
Kirkland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kirkland is trying to control the position but Wyade postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkland is on top in guard.
Wyade looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Wyade has his foot on Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though.

Kirkland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kirkland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kirkland wants to stand but Wyade is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wyade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirkland wanted to stand there but Wyade had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Kirkland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kirkland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirkland wants to clinch up but Wyade keeps it at a distance.

Kirkland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wyade to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wyade wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Wyade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyade tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkland is retaining full guard.
Wyade is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyade throwing strikes but missing.
Kirkland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Wyade is proving a slippery customer.

Kirkland is looking for a triangle but Wyade pushes his legs off easily.
Wyade postures up in Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Kirkland blocks it.
Kirkland striking from his own guard.
Kirkland trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland keeping full guard, as Wyade tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kirkland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Wyade is proving a slippery customer.

Kirkland is looking for a triangle but Wyade pushes his legs off easily.
Kirkland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wyade controls the pace.

Kirkland looking for a guillotine here but Wyade defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kirkland looking for a guillotine here but Wyade defends easily.
Wyade wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland is looking for a triangle but Wyade pushes his legs off easily.
Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily.
Wyade trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kirkland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wyade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wyade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wyade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirkland looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkland, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kent Kirkland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wyade scores with a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland controls Wyade momentarily but Wyade frees himself.
Kirkland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wyade's guard.

Wyade is working an open guard so Kirkland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Wyade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wyade showed some decent athleticism there.
Wyade wants to get back to his feet.
Wyade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirkland tries to roll over but Wyade keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wyade is pressing down on Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirkland is holding on for now.
Kirkland is trying to control but can't.
Kirkland wants to improve his position but Wyade is controlling well.
Wyade is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirkland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkland is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland wanted to stand there but Wyade had control of the position.
Wyade wants to get back to his feet but Kirkland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kirkland postures up in Wyade's guard and throws a big left but Wyade blocks it.
Kirkland postures up in Wyade's guard and throws a big left but Wyade blocks it.
Wyade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wyade has a closed guard, preventing Kirkland from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Wyade has closed the distance and engaged Kirkland in a clinch.

Kirkland gets control of Wyade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirkland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyade won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.
Wyade throws a strike but Kirkland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kirkland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wyade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirkland is controlling him.

Kirkland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirkland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benjamin Wyade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirkland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Kirkland!