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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thibault Leconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thibault Leconte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leconte thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body.
Kennedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kennedy not doing much here.
Leconte is looking to improve his position.
Kennedy not doing much here.
Leconte is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leconte is trying is best to control the position here.
Luke Kennedy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leconte keeping hold of Kennedy's head, controlling as best he can.
Kennedy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leconte is not content to let Kennedy control the position.
Kennedy wants to advance to full mount but Leconte doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leconte has his hands on Kennedy's head, controlling the position.
Leconte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kennedy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luke Kennedy.
Leconte throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Leconte.
Luke Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leconte.
A left and a right from Kennedy both land. Nice combination.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice cross by Kennedy.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leconte as he avoids it easily.
Thibault Leconte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kennedy.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leconte dodges the punch combination from Kennedy.
Leconte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leconte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leconte pushes Kennedy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leconte. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Leconte.
No joy there for Leconte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leconte is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leconte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leconte.
Leconte ducks right into an uppercut from Kennedy.
Leconte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Leconte as Kennedy shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leconte misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Leconte which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kennedy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leconte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leconte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Leconte misses with a few strikes there.
Leconte lands a really nice looking cross but Kennedy seems unphased.
Kennedy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leconte trying to control but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy is taking a breather. Leconte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leconte is trying to stand.
Kennedy is trying to control. Leconte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Kennedy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leconte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leconte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Leconte misses with a double jab.
Leconte misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leconte!
Luke Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy controlling the position easily from mount.
Kennedy can't control as he wanted to and Leconte manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Well, if Kennedy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kennedy trying to control from half guard but Leconte is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leconte won't allow Kennedy to pass to mount.
Leconte is trying to stand up here but Kennedy is controlling him well.
Leconte wants to improve his position but Kennedy is controlling well.
Kennedy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Kennedy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kennedy cracks Leconte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Leconte, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Leconte against the cage but Leconte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Kennedy both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Kennedy scores with a four punch combination!
Leconte misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leconte circles away quickly and effectively.
Leconte throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Leconte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kennedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leconte misses with a straight left.
Leconte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Leconte, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Leconte against the cage but Leconte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Leconte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thibault Leconte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kennedy.
Leconte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combo that has Leconte backing up. Leconte nods at Kennedy to acknowledge the strikes.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leconte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leconte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Leconte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leconte tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kennedy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leconte tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kennedy is in Leconte's guard.
Kennedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kennedy won't allow Leconte to get back to his feet.
Leconte wriggles free and stands up.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Leconte.
Kennedy moves out of range as Leconte strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kennedy stops Leconte from getting back to his feet.
Kennedy is taking a breather. Leconte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Leconte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luke Kennedy.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Thibault Leconte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leconte counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Thibault Leconte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Leconte misses.
Leconte is looking to wear down Kennedy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leconte cracks Kennedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Leconte as Kennedy shoots in.
Thibault Leconte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kennedy.
Kennedy dives in and grabs Leconte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leconte pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
Leconte connects with a jab.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Leconte.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and Leconte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leconte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leconte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leconte misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Leconte avoids nicely.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown but Leconte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kennedy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leconte just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leconte sprawls well. Leconte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Leconte throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy throws a combination that misses
and Leconte counters with a three punch combo that has Kennedy backing up. Kennedy nods at Leconte to acknowledge the strikes.
Leconte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leconte!
Leconte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy looking to control but Leconte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy trying to control but Leconte is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Luke Kennedy!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Luke Kennedy!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Luke Kennedy!
Luke Kennedy wins by unanimous decision!
Luke Kennedy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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