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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Bradley (ranked 2252 p4p, 290 weight class) and Kev McKill (ranked 3081 p4p, 372 weight class). McKill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the jungle, Guns n Roses.. Kev McKill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kev McKill !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley tries to clinch there but McKill circles away.
Bradley dives in for a single leg takedown but McKill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McKill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bradley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
McKill swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
Bradley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKill looks to land a combination but Bradley avoids it well.
McKill throws a low kick but Bradley avoids it.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKill thuds his right hand into Bradley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bradley clinches.
McKill is working Bradley over against the cage.
McKill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley tries to throw a body punch but McKill avoids it by throwing Bradley back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley avoiding damage as McKill throws knees to the body.
McKill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradley wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradley lands a body shot.
Bradley can't find room to land a body shot as McKill controls the action.
Bradley can't find room to land a body shot as McKill controls the action.
McKill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
McKill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but McKill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley darts in and clinches McKill up against the cage.
McKill prevents a body shot from Bradley.
McKill tries to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling the position.
Bradley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradley misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley tries a body shot but McKill blocks it.
McKill prevents a body shot from Bradley.
Bradley slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradley scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradley misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradley can't find room to land a body shot as McKill controls the action.
Bradley tries to work over McKill 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKill lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bradley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McKill can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKill prevents a body shot from Bradley.
Bradley can't find room to land a body shot as McKill controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bradley can't find room to land a body shot as McKill controls the action.
Bradley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradley avoiding damage as McKill throws knees to the body.
McKill wants to get back to striking at distance but Bradley won't allow it.
McKill lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKill as Bradley tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKill 's elbow.
Bradley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradley misses with a body punch.
Bradley struggles to land a body shot inside as McKill controls his hands.
Bradley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradley struggles to land a body shot inside as McKill controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKill .
Bradley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKill lands with a light punch inside.
McKill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradley tries to work over McKill 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradley misses with a body punch.
McKill digs a right hand into Bradley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bradley's gas tank.
McKill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKill rushes Bradley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKill blocks a body shot from Bradley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a knee to the head.
McKill lands a shoulder strike.
McKill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradley avoids it.
A hook to the body from Bradley.
McKill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bradley misses with a body punch.
Bradley tries a body shot but McKill blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McKill 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradley tries to clinch but McKill moves out of range.
Conor Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradley is looking to clinch but McKill is avoiding it.
Bradley blocks a low kick nicely.
Bradley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKill throws Bradley to one side and escapes!
McKill throws a series of punches but Bradley avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev McKill dominated that round.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bradley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McKill 's guard.
McKill has his foot on Bradley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradley works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradley passes into half guard.
McKill moves into full guard.
Bradley wants to pass the guard but McKill is keeping the position.
Bradley content to stall in guard here.
Bradley wants to control from the top but McKill keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bradley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bradley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McKill is trying to control Bradley's posture but Bradley avoids it.
McKill regains half guard.
Bradley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bradley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McKill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is keen to just control but McKill is a slippery customer.
Bradley trying to control from McKill 's half guard. McKill has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McKill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKill lands some strikes from the bottom.
Bradley wants to pass the guard but McKill is keeping the position.
McKill controls Bradley momentarily but Bradley frees himself.
McKill 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.
Bradley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to control from the top but McKill keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bradley tries for a takedown but McKill circles away easily
and Bradley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bradley with a poor takedown
and McKill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kev McKill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKill misses with a body kick.
McKill closes the distance and pushes Bradley back into the cage.
Bradley tries to throw a body punch but McKill avoids it by throwing Bradley back against the cage.
Bradley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bradley tries to work over McKill 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKill blocks a body shot from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from McKill on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bradley.
McKill blocks a body shot from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKill dodges an elbow strike from Bradley.
McKill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bradley up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from McKill .
Bradley tries a body shot but McKill blocks it.
Bradley has McKill pressed against the cage, preventing McKill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKill wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKill lands a nice elbow.
Kev McKill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKill has had enough of the clinch but Bradley keeps him there for the moment.
Bradley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev McKill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bradley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKill sprawls well. McKill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and McKill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Conor Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley clinches up against the cage.
McKill lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKill is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from McKill as the two fighters clinch.
Bradley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKill 's elbow.
A body shot lands from McKill .
Bradley tries to work over McKill 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKill slows down the pace here.
Bradley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradley misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley tries to throw a body punch but McKill avoids it by throwing Bradley back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley trying to land knees to the body.
McKill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Bradley.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Bradley checks a low kick from McKill .
McKill scores with a one two! Bradley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McKill throws the kick towards the body but Bradley avoids it.
McKill circles away from the clinch attempt
and McKill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from McKill as Bradley shoots in.
McKill swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
Bradley is looking to clinch but McKill is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKill wants to slow Bradley down by chopping away at his legs.
Kev McKill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKill scores with a body shot.
Bradley is looking to clinch.
McKill lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bradley can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McKill and Bradley drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McKill .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kev McKill !
During a confident post fight interview, Kev McKill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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