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Event:
BRFC 58
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hooj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab. #CL2#
Hooj rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooj misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Hooj.
Hooj misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Hooj misses with a double jab
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Hooj moved out of range nicely.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooj throws out the jab.
Hooj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Hooj.
#T1#
Kennedy misses with a right hand
and Hooj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooj misses with a double jab
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Kennedy misses.
As Kennedy backs off Hooj throws a huge counter combo but Kennedy manages to avoid it all.
Hooj looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
Hooj slips under a jab.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Hooj moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Hooj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range.
A nice side step and Hooj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hooj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kennedy cracks the inside of Hooj's front leg. #T2#
Kennedy keeps Hooj at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kennedy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hooj tries to clinch
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hooj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hooj throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Hooj falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy punishes Hooj's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooj off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Hooj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Hooj scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one. #T3#
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook.
Kennedy tried to score with a low kick but Hooj checks it.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Hooj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy defending well as Hooj loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range.
Kennedy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Hooj.
Kennedy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hooj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hooj misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Hooj throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooj doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hooj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Kennedy throws a low kick but Hooj moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooj misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooj misses the shot to the body.
Hooj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Hooj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Hooj counters with a one-two to the body.
Hooj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hooj tries to clinch up.
Hooj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooj on the side of the head.
Hooj just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hooj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Hooj misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Hooj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooj moves out of range of the strikes.
Chris Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooj slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Hooj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Hooj misses with a body shot
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. Hooj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hooj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.#T1#
Hooj throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Hooj scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Hooj coming out on top.
Kennedy lands with a nice body kick.
Hooj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooj is just out of range.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooj.
Hooj throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy lunges at Hooj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooj's hand.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooj can do to turn this around?
Hooj checks a leg kick.
Hooj's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Hooj's leg. Hooj is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooj fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennedy sizes up Hooj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
Hooj staying out of range there.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooj.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Kennedy throws a hook but Hooj avoids it easily.
Hooj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kennedy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hooj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Hooj.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chris Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hooj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hooj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooj misses the target.
Hooj takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooj.
Hooj swinging wildly here.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hooj misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Hooj throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Hooj throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooj manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hooj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Hooj misses.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hooj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Hooj saw that one coming.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hooj counter with a right hand.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hooj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Hooj with the counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooj misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Hooj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kennedy can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Hooj moves out of range.
Hooj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hooj throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Hooj misses with a hook.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy connects with a jab.
Hooj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy leaves Hooj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
Kennedy cracks Hooj with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hooj throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hooj throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Hooj throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kennedy - that will leave a mark!
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooj off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Kennedy.
Hooj misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hooj moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Hooj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hooj throws a big shot that misses.
Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooj.
Hooj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hooj looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Hooj avoids it.
Hooj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooj moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Hooj slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Hooj misses the jab.
Hooj digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy cracks the inside of Hooj's front leg.
Hooj swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.
Kennedy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
A cross from Kennedy lands.
Kennedy throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy tried to score with a low kick but Hooj checks it.
A slow jab from Hooj misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
A punch combination from Hooj misses.
Hooj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennedy at a distance.
Hooj lands with a right hand.
Hooj checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Hooj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Hooj throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Kennedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooj misses with a straight right.
Kennedy motions for Hooj to come forward. Kennedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sjaardsen Hooj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooj misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kennedy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hooj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hooj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kennedy!
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Event:
BRFC 56
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Coyoca wants to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch position.
Kennedy wants to slow Coyoca down by chopping away at his legs.
Coyoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Coyoca moved out of range.
Kennedy cracks the inside of Coyoca's front leg.
Coyoca misses with a body kick.
Kennedy takes one to the chin there.
Coyoca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coyoca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coyoca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Coyoca is out of range.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Coyoca.
#T1#
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the body
and Coyoca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kennedy thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Coyoca. Those never looked like landing.
Coyoca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Coyoca closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Coyoca lands a nice elbow.
Coyoca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kennedy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coyoca misses with the head strike.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coyoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy avoids the elbow strike from Coyoca, against the cage.
Coyoca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
#T2#
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kennedy's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyoca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coyoca misses with an elbow over the top.
Coyoca misses with a body punch.
Coyoca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coyoca lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike.
Coyoca misses with a punch on the inside.
Coyoca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coyoca working aggressively here.
Coyoca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike.
Coyoca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Coyoca controls his hands.
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Coyoca tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kennedy blocks the elbow strike.
Kennedy can't break the clinch.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Coyoca gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coyoca throws an elbow that misses.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Coyoca controls his hands.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca throws a head punch that misses.
Coyoca working aggressively here.
Coyoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Coyoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coyoca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Kennedy.
Coyoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Coyoca fails to land.
Kennedy tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coyoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Coyoca fails to land.
Good body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Coyoca misses with an elbow over the top.
Coyoca misses with a body punch.
Kennedy pushes Coyoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coyoca misses with the head strike.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Coyoca has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coyoca throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Coyoca's ribcage. Coyoca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coyoca looks winded!
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coyoca. #BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allan Coyoca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kennedy scores with a nice head shot.
Coyoca misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Kennedy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kennedy.
Coyoca thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
Coyoca shoots and misses
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kennedy misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennedy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coyoca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Coyoca's front leg but catches the back leg as Coyoca tries to avoid it.
Coyoca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kennedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kennedy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Coyoca. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Coyoca's front leg but catches the back leg as Coyoca tries to avoid it.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kennedy lands a body shot.
Coyoca is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kennedy rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy right hand. Coyoca should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Chris Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coyoca tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy right hand. Coyoca should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
A head kick by Coyoca misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coyoca thinking.
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Coyoca moved out of range nicely.
Coyoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coyoca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coyoca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coyoca is out of range and Kennedy settles back down.
Coyoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chris Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coyoca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coyoca is defended easily by Kennedy.
Kennedy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kennedy throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coyoca moves away.
Coyoca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coyoca with the counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Coyoca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coyoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coyoca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coyoca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Coyoca is looking to clinch.
Coyoca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coyoca tries to clinch up
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Coyoca looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
Kennedy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coyoca under the eye.
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!
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coyoca tries to counter with a clinch but Kennedy shakes him off and moves away.
Kennedy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coyoca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Coyoca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Coyoca moves into the clinch.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coyoca can do to turn this around?
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coyocas head.
Coyoca tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coyoca lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Coyoca controls the action.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Coyoca counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Kennedy kicks off Coyoca and gets to his feet.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Coyoca off balance momentarily.
Coyoca moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy wants to slow Coyoca down by chopping away at his legs.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyoca shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coyoca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coyoca's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Coyoca has Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coyoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Coyoca throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. Coyoca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kennedy throws a hook but Coyoca blocks it.
Coyoca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coyoca avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Coyoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Coyoca saw that one coming.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coyoca.
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coyoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Coyoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Coyoca has managed to clinch.
Coyoca misses with the head strike.
Coyoca misses with the head strike.
Coyoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Coyoca lands an elbow inside that Kennedy shrugs off.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coyoca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kennedy avoids a wild elbow strike from Coyoca.
Coyoca pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Coyoca's leg. Coyoca is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy lands with a right hand.
Kennedy with a nice cross.
Kennedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coyoca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kennedy - that will leave a mark!
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coyoca slips a jab and a cross from Kennedy.
Coyoca tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Coyoca feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Coyoca clinches.
Coyoca misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Coyoca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coyoca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy lands a high kick!
Kennedy throws a head kick but Coyoca moves out of range.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Coyoca tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Coyoca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Coyoca wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Kennedy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy thuds his right hand into Coyoca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coyoca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kennedy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kennedy!
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Event:
BRFC 52
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Staal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
Staal avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Staal is out of range.
Staal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Staal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Staal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Staal manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Staal with the counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Staal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Staal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Good leg kick by Kennedy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Staal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Staal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Staal throwing strikes but Kennedy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Staal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staal is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Staal trying to control but Kennedy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kennedy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Staal tries to escape but Kennedy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Staal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Staal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kennedy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Staal is looking to escape.
Staal is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Staal is trying to reverse the position but instead Kennedy has taken his back - oops!
Will Kennedy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Staal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kennedy's guard. Nice work there by Staal.
#T4#
Staal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Staal throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kennedy being controlled here momentarily.
Staal wants to sweep here but Kennedy controlling him for the moment.
Kennedy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kennedy connects with a jab.
Staal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Staal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Staal checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Staal lands an overhand right.
Kennedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staal.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to Staal's body. Staal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Kennedy is looking to slow Staal down with leg kicks.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Staal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Kennedy checks a low kick from Staal.
Kennedy wants to slow Staal down by chopping away at his legs.
Kennedy wants to slow Staal down by chopping away at his legs.
Staal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kennedy will feel that in the morning.
Staal throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Staal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Staal misses with the combination.
Staal feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Kennedy checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kennedy connects with the punch.
Chris Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Kennedy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Staal cracks the inside of Kennedy's front leg.
Kennedy lands with a hook. Staal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Staal's head. #TD2#
Staal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Staal working the ground and pound from side control.
Kennedy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Staal.
Staal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chris Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennedy wants to control but Staal postures up.
Staal trying to control the position but Kennedy is working away. #T3#
Kennedy is letting Staal control him for a moment.
Staal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Staal trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
Staal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Staal winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Kennedy wants to control but Staal is keeping busy.
Staal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Staal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Staal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy wants to control but Staal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Staal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Staal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Staal responds with a good body kick, but Kennedy manages to step out the way in time.
Staal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kennedy. That one must have hurt.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Staal moves his leg out of the way.
Staal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Staal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staal can do to turn this around?
Kennedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Staal blocks the low kick.
Kennedy throws a combination. Staal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Staal scores with a push kick.#T1#
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Staal moves out of range easily.
And Staal tries to counter it with a takedown but Kennedy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kennedy misses the jab.#CL2#
Staal pushes Kennedy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Staal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Staal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Staal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Staal keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Eric Staal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.
Kennedy connects with a single shot there.
Chris Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Staal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Staal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Staal lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staal throws an elbow that misses. Kennedy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Staal's guard. Nice move by Kennedy!#REVR#
Kennedy preventing the sweep. #T3#
Staal is looking to sweep but instead, Kennedy has passed into half guard.
Kennedy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Staal is trying to control but Kennedy manages to pass to mount!
Kennedy controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Staal gets back to half guard.
Staal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Staal wants to improve his position but Kennedy is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Staal looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Chris Kennedy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodman throws a low kick but Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Goodman takes one on the button.
Goodman throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
#T1#
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kennedy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Goodman slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kennedy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman tries to land a body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.#T3#
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Kennedy misses with the body kick
and Goodman counters with a nice body shot.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kennedy's calf.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Goodman.#T4#
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kennedy checks the leg kick.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Goodman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kennedy defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman thows a leg kick but Kennedy checks it
and Kennedy counters with a series of strikes. Goodman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Kennedy swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses the body punch
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kennedy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Goodman misses with some punches.
#BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman lands the left hand.#T2#
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
Goodman misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kennedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennedy scrambles back to his feet.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Goodman is wise to it.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kennedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.#T3#
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goodman will feel that in the morning.
Kennedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
Kennedy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kennedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodman on the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a hook to the body
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kennedy. That did some damage!
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing. #CL2#
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy. #T1##BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body.
Kennedy walks into a left hand.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.#T2#
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Goodman.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Kennedy with a nice cross.#T3#
Goodman misses the jab.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Kennedy's legs.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman misses with a body punch
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Kennedy cracks Goodman with a good jab.#CL2#
Kennedy clinches up with Goodman and pushes him back against the cage.
Goodman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman working hard to break the clinch.
Kennedy is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chris Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Volland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Volland tenderised Kennedy's leg. Kennedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Volland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
Volland tries to clinch up
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Volland.
A swing and a miss from Volland.
Volland backing away here, and Kennedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses the shot to the body.
Volland backing away here, and Kennedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volland misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Volland moves out of range.
Volland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volland connects with a leg kick. Kennedy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Volland misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volland misses with an uppercut.
Volland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Volland makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volland throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Volland fails to land.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Volland avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the ropes.
Volland tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kennedy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Volland blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Volland as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Volland back against the ropes.
Volland lands an uppercut.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kennedy pushes Volland back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Volland tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volland tries to pull guard but Kennedy won't allow it.
#T3#
Volland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volland misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volland. #TD#
Volland pulls guard effortlessly.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Volland is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Kennedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Volland is keeping the position.
Volland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Volland is looking to sweep but instead, Kennedy has passed into half guard.
Kennedy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volland wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volland is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Volland misses with a looping right.
Kennedy checks a low kick from Volland.
Volland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Volland throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volland throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volland wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volland.
Volland misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
Volland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Volland scores with a takedown into Kennedy's guard.
Volland stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Kennedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Volland seems to be working for a kimura but Kennedy defends the submission attempt.
Volland wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Volland is working for a submission of some sort.
Kennedy is concentrating on defense, preventing Volland from advancing position.
Volland trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Kennedy is refusing to be controlled, as Volland sits in half guard.
Kennedy keeping control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volland is pressing down on Kennedy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kennedy is holding on for now.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but Volland is very close to passing his half guard.
Kennedy is controlling Volland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kennedy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volland is looking to take a break and control but Kennedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volland is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Volland is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Volland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kennedy looks a forlorn figure.
Volland throwing strikes but Kennedy bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SUB#
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.
Volland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Volland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Kennedy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volland wants to advance to full mount but Kennedy doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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!
Volland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volland wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
Kennedy has control of Volland's left arm, preventing Volland from doing any damage.
Volland wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Volland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volland throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volland.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Volland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chris Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volland manages to avoid it.
Volland throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volland just misses with a punch to the body.
Volland missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volland blocks it well.#T1#
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Volland.
Kennedy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kennedy walks into a straight right hand from Volland.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy slips under a jab from Volland.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Volland moved out of range.
Kennedy throws a shot to the body.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volland counters with a nice body shot.
Volland misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volland moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Volland connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Volland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kennedy did well to prevent Volland getting side control.
Kennedy is trying to stand back up but Volland is controlling him
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volland throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Volland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volland is stalling here. Kennedy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Volland seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kennedy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volland keeps working.
Volland is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kennedy tries to advance to mount but Volland denies him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kennedy taking a breather here.
Volland tries to improve position but can't.
Volland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volland tries to get to full guard but Kennedy has control of the leg.
Volland is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kennedy jumps into side control!#T4#
Volland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volland keeps working.
Volland tries to bench press Kennedy off him but Kennedy keeps the position.
Volland is trying to work for a sweep but Kennedy has mounted him!
Kennedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volland is trying to escape the mount.
Kennedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volland is looking to escape.
Volland is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Christian Volland!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Christian Volland!
Christian Volland wins by split decision!
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Event:
BRFC 45
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Bickle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
Bickle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bickle misses with a body punch
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy defending well as Bickle loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bickle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle swinging wildly here.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy cracks Bickle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.#T1#
Kennedy with a nice cross.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bickle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bickle takes a shot to the head.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bickle lands a knee to the body.
Bickle wants a takedown.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Bickle has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy tries to work over Bickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy gets through Bickle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bickle tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bickle drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Bickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Kennedy cracks Bickle with a nice body shot.
Bickle is breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.#BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Bickle throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bickle misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bickle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kennedy tests Bickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bickle misses with a right hand
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Bickle misses #CL2#
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Good body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
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!
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Bickle's head. #ROC2#
Bickle is rocked!
Bickle blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Oh Bickle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bickle wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Bickle seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bickle.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bickles head.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Bickle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bickle's gas tank.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through Bickle's defenses.
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through Bickle's defenses. #KD2#
Kennedy lands a left and a right that send Bickle crashing to the mat, dazed. Kennedy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bickle throws a lazy body kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bickle looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kennedy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bickle. Kennedy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Kennedy!
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Event:
BRFC 40
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Makhachev misses.
Makhachev misses with a looping left.
Makhachev tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makhachev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy.
Makhachev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makhachev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makhachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Makhachev forces Kennedy back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Makhachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Makhachev blocks it.
Makhachev taking a breather.
Makhachev misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Makhachev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhachev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhachev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy.
Makhachev misses with a body shot
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makhachev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Makhachev does it's job there.
Makhachev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Makhachev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhachev tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makhachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makhachev swings widly with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Makhachev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Makhachev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Makhachev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makhachev throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Makhachev moves out of range.
Makhachev lands with a cross.
Makhachev wants to clinch.
Makhachev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhachev tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Makhachev throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhachev darts in trying to clinch
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand. #T3#
Makhachev misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice body kick.
Makhachev throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhachev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makhachev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Makhachev moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Kennedy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makhachev throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Makhachev avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makhachev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makhachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Makhachev misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Makhachev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makhachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhachev tries to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Makhachev.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Kennedy.
Makhachev misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Makhachev misses its intended target.
Makhachev misses with a hook
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Islam Makhachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhachev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makhachev's knee momentarily.
Makhachev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Makhachev is rocked!
Makhachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Makhachev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Makhachev is breathing heavily.
Makhachev misses the body punch
and Kennedy counters with a low kick, right behind Makhachev 's knee.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from hell that sends Makhachev clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kennedy stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Kennedy!
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Event:
BRFC 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Nutzzzz's head but Nutzzzz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy takes a swing at Nutzzzz's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nutzzzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nutzzzz.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy prevents Nutzzzz from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy works on Nutzzzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy tries to stall but Nutzzzz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nutzzzz lands a shot to the body.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
Nutzzzz cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nutzzzz.
Kennedy gets through Nutzzzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kennedy.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Nutzzzz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
A left lands for Nutzzzz.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Nutzzzz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Kennedy tries a low kick but Nutzzzz avoids it.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Nutzzzz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nutzzzz down. #CL#
Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy cracks Nutzzzz with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Kennedy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Nutzzzz blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy slowing the pace effectively.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
#T4#
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nutzzzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy stalling.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Nutzzzz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nutzzzz lands a right hand.
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 Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutzzzz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nutzzzz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Nutzzzz misses with a right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nutzzzz doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Nutzzzz connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy cracks Nutzzzz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
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!
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into Nutzzzz's ribs.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutzzzzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nutzzzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kennedy's calf.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nutzzzz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Nutzzzz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Kennedy with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Nutzzzz is rocked!
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nutzzzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Nutzzzz's front leg but catches the back leg as Nutzzzz tries to avoid it.
Nutzzzz seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Nutzzzz.#T2#
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nutzzzz's calf.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight right.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy checks it.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nutzzzz's corner calls for a 1-2. Nutzzzz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nutzzzz! But no joy.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Nutzzzz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nutzzzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutzzzz.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutzzzzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nutzzzz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nutzzzz.#T4#
Nutzzzz throws a solid leg kick but Kennedy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Nutzzzz lands with a right hand.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy moves out of range as Nutzzzz strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Nutzzzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Nutzzzz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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 Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nutzzzz lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kennedy with a body shot.
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Nutzzzz moves his leg out of the way.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Nutzzzz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nutzzzz! But no joy.
Nutzzzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nutzzzz thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Nutzzzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Nutzzzz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nutzzzz throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Nutzzzz's knee but Nutzzzz avoids it well.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nutzzzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Kennedy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nutzzzz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Nutzzzz off the ropes and back into range.
Nutzzzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kennedy on the side of the head.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nutzzzz is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
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!
Kennedy misses the jab.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennedy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nutzzzz takes a step back to recover.
Nutzzzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nutzzzz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Nutzzzz's ribs.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Kennedy swings for the body but Nutzzzz moves out of range.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy moves out of range as Nutzzzz strikes.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
Kennedy lands a jab to Nutzzzz's midsection.
Nutzzzz jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nutzzzz. Nutzzzz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Nutzzzz misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
The fighters circling - Nutzzzz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nutzzzz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nutzzzz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kennedy 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Chris Kennedy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BRFC 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Kennedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diggs lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Kennedy walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
Diggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kennedy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diggs is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
A shot to the body from Kennedy misses
and Diggs counters with a leg kick.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs connects with a looping right hand.
Kennedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Diggs down. #T1#
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diggs. That's going to slow Kennedy down.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chris Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diggs cracks Kennedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Diggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Kennedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A low kick from Kennedy misses
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Kennedy moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Kennedy with a hook.
Kennedy misses the body punch #CL2#
and Diggs counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kennedy.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Kennedy tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs taking a breather.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diggs tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards. #T4#
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
That has opened up Orlando Diggs's cut even more.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs's coach down at Convicted Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs taking a breather.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kennedy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kennedy's knee momentarily.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggs works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diggs has time to react.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs cracks Kennedy with an open hand slap.#T1#
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggs checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggs should have avoided that one.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kennedy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diggs. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
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!
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs throws a counter combo.
Diggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Diggs keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kennedy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Diggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.#T3#
Diggs keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Kennedy takes one to the chin there.
Diggs stuns Kennedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Diggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.
Diggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennedy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Diggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Diggs.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it.
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Kennedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggs.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Diggs motions for Kennedy to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Kennedy backing away here, and Diggs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kennedy lands a really nice looking cross but Diggs seems unphased.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
Kennedy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Diggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs stuns Kennedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kennedy throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Diggs scores with a jab.
A low kick from Kennedy misses
and Diggs counters with a thumping low kick.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Diggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kennedy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
Kennedy moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kennedy can pounce on him.
#T2#
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Diggs avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Nice uppercut there from Diggs.
Diggs with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Diggs.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target. #T3#
Diggs scores with a jab. Kennedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Kennedy avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy looks to clinch
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Kennedy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
Kennedy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body.
Diggs delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Diggs. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs with a jab.
Kennedy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggs's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kennedy misses the target.
Diggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kennedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diggs on the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kennedy checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Diggs misses.
Diggs tries to land a leg kick but Kennedy saw it coming and moves away.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Diggs cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
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!
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs tries to work over Kennedy's front leg with a kick but Kennedy checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Diggs defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range. #T3#
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
Diggs tries a quick counter leg kick but Kennedy is wise to it.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Kennedy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennedy has time to react.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs walks into a jab.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggs on the side of the head.
Diggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diggs digs a good body shot into Kennedy's ribs.
Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggs! But no joy.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Kennedy throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy backing away here, and Diggs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Diggs does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggs. Diggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Diggs feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
Diggs scores with a leg kick.
Diggs lands a jab.
Kennedy connects with a single shot there.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.#T1#
Diggs misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Diggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Kennedy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Diggs misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a body kick.
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Kennedy moves his leg out of the way.
Kennedy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diggs works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Diggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Diggs wants to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch position.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy scores with a leg kick.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Kennedy blocks the low kick.
Kennedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggs on the side of the head.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs flicks out a counter leg kick but Kennedy steps away.
Kennedy throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Diggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Kennedy pushes Diggs up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kennedy pushes Diggs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Chris Kennedy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Diggs tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Kennedy gets an underhook and turns Diggs into the ropes.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.#T4#
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
#BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it.
Kennedy closes the distance but Diggs moves to the side
and Diggs counters with a nice leg kick.
Chris Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs cracks Kennedy with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Kennedy.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Orlando Diggs!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Orlando Diggs!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs wins by unanimous decision!
Orlando Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
Orlando Diggs really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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