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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenner comes to the cage accompanied by ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne. The crowd seem to be enjoying Styles's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Square Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAngelo Kenner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenner moves away from the strike by Styles.
DeAngelo Kenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Styles connects with a single shot there.
It looks like DeAngelo Kenner has been cut.
Kenner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kenner tries to move into range but Styles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenner misses with a low kick as Styles jumps back.
Styles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenner.
Kenner ducks right into an uppercut from Styles.
Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styles tests Kenner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenner walks into a straight right hand from Styles.
Kenner slips under a jab.
Kenner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Styles. Styles obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenner throws a combination that misses
and Styles counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenner circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenner works Styles's body with a nice hook.
Kenner connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kenner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Styles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kenner - the referee stops the clock and Styles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kenner. Styles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Styles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenner tries to land a leg kick but Styles saw it coming and moves away.
Kenner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenner misses with a low kick.
Styles misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenner counters with a shoot takedown. Styles fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
Kenner postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenner wants to pass the guard but Styles is keeping the position.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Kenner is proving a slippery customer.
Kenner being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kenner punishes Styles's body with a nice straight punch.
Styles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Styles misses with a body shot.
Kenner dives in and grabs Styles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes down on Kenner's head and hops out.
Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenner. Kenner obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenner throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenner.
Kenner throws a leg kick
and Styles counters with a head kick that drops Kenner to the mat! Kenner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenner gets a double leg takedown into Styles's guard.
Kenner trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles is trying to control the position but Kenner postures up.
Styles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kenner controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles is controlling Kenner's posture.
Kenner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenner scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenner blocks the leg kick.
Kenner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenner scores with a body shot.
Kenner thuds a left hand into Styles's body.
Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styles looks winded!
A head kick misses from Kenner.
Kenner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styles. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Kenner misses.
A punch lands to the side of Styles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenner throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenner throws a leg kick which misses Styles's front leg but catches the back leg as Styles tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kenner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeAngelo Kenner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kenner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenner takes a swing at Styles's ribcage but misses.
Styles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenner's calf.
Kenner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenner misses the shot to the body.
Styles throws a hook but Kenner avoids it easily.
Kenner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styles.
Styles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Styles's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles keeping full guard, as Kenner tries to pass.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles pulls Kenner in to control the position.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles working a defensive guard here.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Training Ground inform us that Styles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Kenner tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Kenner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Styles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenner is in Styles's guard.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
Styles working a defensive guard here.
Kenner trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles is trying to keep Kenner in close.
Kenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenner. Kenner obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenner is looking to wear down Styles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kenner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Styles misses with a double jab
and Kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenner throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
Kenner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Kenner.
Kenner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenner misses with a combination
and Styles counters with a leg kick.
Kenner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Styles can pounce on him.
Styles lands a leg kick that knocks Kenner off balance momentarily.
DeAngelo Kenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenner shoots in for a double leg but Styles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Styles cracks the inside of Kenner's front leg.
Styles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenner's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Styles swinging wildly here.
Styles lands with a nice body kick.
Styles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Styles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenner throws a leg kick
and Styles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeAngelo Kenner's cut is getting worse.
Styles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kenner scores with a nice body kick.
Kenner throws a chopping leg kick but Styles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Styles.
Styles thumps Kenner with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Styles there.
Styles throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin Styles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenner ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenner looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Kenner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenner cracks Styles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Kenner.
Styles throws a hook but Kenner blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenner blocks the leg kick.
Styles cracks Kenner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenner thuds his right hand into Styles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Styles throws a hook but Kenner avoids it easily.
Kenner connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner throws a leg kick which misses Styles's front leg but catches the back leg as Styles tries to avoid it.
Kenner works Styles's body with a nice hook.
Kenner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Styles checks a leg kick.
Kenner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenner misses with an uppercut.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenner.
Kenner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Styles will feel that in the morning.
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!
Kenner swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Kenner tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styles's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Kenner.
Kenner misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Styles was covering up waiting for the punch and Kenner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Styles is pulling down on Kenner's head. It's preventing any offense from Kenner, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to control.
Kenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Styles looking to control.
Styles wants to stand up but Kenner is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styles.
Kenner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Devin Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Styles misses with a hook. Kenner ducked under it nicely.
Styles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenner checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Styles's waist but Styles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenner off to one side.
Kenner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Styles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Kenner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Styles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kenner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Styles throws out a leg kick but Kenner moves out of range and Styles only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenner moves away.
Kenner throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Kenner clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenner.
Styles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenner's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenner.
Styles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kenner if he has to take too many more of those.
Kenner is looking to land body kicks.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kenner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Styles connects with a crisp jab.
Kenner scores with a nice right hand.
Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner tries for a takedown but Styles circles away easily
and Styles counters with a body kick that stops Kenner in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kenner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenner checks a low kick from Styles.
Kenner misses with a few strikes there.
Kenner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styles checks it well.
Styles is looking to slow Kenner down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Styles there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Styles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenner misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Styles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenner's head.
Styles lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles cracks Kenner with an open hand slap.
Styles fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kenner to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kenner looks to clinch but Styles throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kenner taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Devin Styles!
Devin Styles is the new heavyweight champion!
Devin Styles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated DeAngelo Kenner had this to say: 'Much respect. Great fight.'.
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