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Event:
StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Unknown moves into range and clinches up with Kenda.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown stalling the fight.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenda backwards.
Unknown tries a body shot but Kenda blocks it.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Kenda blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unknown obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unknown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unknown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Unknown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unknown lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Unknown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Unknown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kenda's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Unknown.
Unknown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Unknown receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kenda trying to control the position but instead, Unknown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenda into the cage.
Unknown lands a knee to the head.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Kenda looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Kenda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unknown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Unknown prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Unknown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kenda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown with a knee to the head.
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Kenda dodges an elbow strike from Unknown.
#T3#
Unknown with a knee to the head.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unknown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Unknown pushes Kenda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
Unknown crunches a lovely knee into Kenda's ribcage.
Unknown lands a knee to the head.
Unknown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Unknown lands a body shot.
Unknown effectively controlling the action here.
Unknown effectively controlling the action here.
Kenda tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Kenda drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kenda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Unknown.
Kenda trying to stall but Unknown improves his position.
A knee to the head by Unknown.
Kenda is looking for a takedown.
Unknown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kenda's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unknown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
Unknown cracks Kenda with a nice body shot.
Unknown crunches a lovely knee into Kenda's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Unknown 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##CL2#
Unknown rushes Kenda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown scores with a nice hook to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Unknown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Unknown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Unknown just leaning against Kenda, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unknown lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Kenda is rocked!
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Oh Kenda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
Unknown scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Unknown stalling in the clinch.
Unknown jerks Kenda's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Kenda drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Unknown goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Unknown because Kenda was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kid Unknown!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #76
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kenda scores with a takedown into Machado's guard.
Kenda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado pulls Kenda in close to prevent any damage.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kenda's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kenda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kenda's head.
Machado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Machado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machado passes into half guard.
Machado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Machado passes to full mount! #T2#
Machado lands with some strikes.
Machado lands a couple of good shots and Kenda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kenda is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Machado.
Machado punishes Kenda with strikes from the back mount.
Good control from Machado.
Well, with Machado on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kenda is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kenda is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Machado sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kenda taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Machado!
Xander Machado 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:
StrikeForce Union #72
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Galileo connects with a crisp jab.
Kenda looks to clinch
and Galileo counters with a straight right hand.
Kenda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galileo .
Galileo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Kenda is rocked!
Kenda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Galileo .
Kenda looks to land a body kick but Galileo moved away.
Galileo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Galileo lands a jab to Kenda's midsection.
Kenda misses with a combination
and Galileo counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galileo cracks Kenda with a hook to the temple - Kenda is on wobbly legs here! Galileo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kenda falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Galileo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sao Galileo !
Sao Galileo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mann.
Mann throws a right hand that Kenda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenda also avoids with ease.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Kenda moved out of range nicely.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Kenda darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Kenda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Mann wants the takedown. Kenda is fighting it off but Mann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kenda's guard against the cage.
Kenda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kenda is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.#T1#
Mann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mann is working Kenda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kenda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann cracks Kenda with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenda keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann scoring with some ground and pound.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mann cracks Kenda with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenda has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenda tries to get out of the position.
Kenda is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture. #T2#
Kenda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kenda being controlled here, momentarily.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kenda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann working some strikes from top position.
Kenda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mann cracks Kenda with a solid left hand.
Mann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mann postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Kenda's brow.
Mann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mann working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kenda keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann scores with a hook to the body. Kenda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Mann blocks the low kick.
Kenda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann throws a series of punches but Kenda moves out of range.
Kenda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mann.
Mann throws a right hand that Kenda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenda also avoids with ease.#T4#
Mann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Kenda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Mann both land. Nice combination.
Mann misses with a looping right.
Kenda moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenda tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenda.
Kenda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann avoids the head kick by Kenda.
As Kenda backs off Mann throws a huge counter combo but Kenda manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Mann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Kenda misses.
Kenda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenda is looking to clinch.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mann misses with a double jab.
Mann throws a series of punches but Kenda avoids them all with ease.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Kenda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenda circles away quickly and effectively.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann unleashes a big counter combination but Kenda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Kenda is looking to counter the offense by Mann and move into the clinch.
Mann lands a jab to Kenda's midsection.#T1#
Kenda shoots in looking for a takedown. Mann tries to sprawl out of it but Kenda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mann just manages to avoid it.
Kenda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenda tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Kenda tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenda.
Mann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann throws a hook to the side of Kenda's head but Kenda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kenda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann lands with a cross.
Kenda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenda.
A shot to the liver by Mann. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mann. That snapped Kenda's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Mann throws a right hand that Kenda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenda also avoids with ease.
Mann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenda rather than just go for the knockout.
Kenda dodges the punch combination from Mann.
As Mann looks to move away, Kenda throws a big counter combo but Mann just gets out of the way.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenda moves away.
Mann misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Mann tries to bum rush Kenda with a series of wild strikes but Kenda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenda tries to counter by clinching up but Mann breaks away and moves out of range.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenda.
Kenda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mann fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann misses with a left hand #KD#
and Kenda counters with a crisp one two that drops Mann! Kenda thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mann to his feet! Mann is in big trouble!
Mann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mann there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Mann is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenda.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Kenda darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Kenda into the cage. #T4#
Kenda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenda is defended easily by Mann.
Mann lands a jab to Kenda's midsection.
Mann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Kenda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Kenda is dominant here and he's now got Mann's back!
Kenda keeps control of the position easily here as Mann tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Mann showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Mann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mann misses with an uppercut.
Mann swings widly with a right hand
letting Kenda counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Kenda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Kenda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mann manages to circle out of the way.
Mann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenda.
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenda or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Mann tries to keep at a distance but Kenda has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kenda goes for a takedown attempt but Mann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kenda moves into range and clinches up with Mann.
Mann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.
Kenda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
Kenda looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.#T2#
Mann slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenda moves away.
Kenda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann misses the jab.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Kenda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mann's guard.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kenda trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Kenda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Kenda from controlling successfully.
Carter Mann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenda prevents Mann from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kenda wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kenda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mann.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Kenda throws a counter high kick but Mann was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kenda is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
Lebron Kenda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Kenda moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Mann!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #64
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenda throws a shot from downtown. Chartier moves away and avoids it.
Kenda fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Chartier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenda throws a head kick but Chartier moves out of range.
Chartier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kenda shoots in looking for a takedown but Chartier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chartier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenda misses with a body kick.
Chartier looks to land a right hand but Kenda moved out of range.
And Kenda tries to counter it with a takedown but Chartier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chartier is breathing heavily.
Chartier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chartier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chartier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chartier defends well and Kenda ends up having to push Chartier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chartier throwing a counter right hand but Kenda manages to avoid it.
Donald Chartier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Chartier blocks a head kick by Kenda.
Chartier is looking for a counter combo.
Kenda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Kenda fails with the takedown
and Chartier counters with a nice uppercut.
Chartier slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenda blocks a jab.
Chartier throws a body punch but Kenda moves out of range.
Kenda throws a head kick but Chartier moves out of range.
Kenda tries a head kick but it misses.
Chartier loads up on a big right hand but Kenda slips the punch.#T2##TD2#
Kenda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chartier did well to prevent Kenda getting side control.#ES#
Chartier pushes Kenda off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Chartier counter with a right hand.
Kenda closes the distance but Chartier moves to the side
and Chartier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenda fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chartier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenda shoots for a double leg takedown but Chartier sprawls well. He's pushed Kenda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Chartier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Chartier misses.
Kenda misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kenda.
No luck for Kenda with that takedown attempt.
Chartier throws a jab when Kenda was well out of range.
Chartier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Chartier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenda has a takedown stuffed.
Chartier is looking to counter punch.
Kenda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kenda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chartier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chartier misses with an uppercut. Kenda saw that one coming.
A head kick by Kenda misses
and Chartier counters with a straight right hand.
Kenda moves out of range as Chartier strikes.
Kenda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenda wants to clinch
and Chartier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown but Chartier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Chartier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kenda tries to clinch up
and Chartier counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Chartier.
Kenda tries to clinch there but Chartier circles away.
Chartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenda sprawls and moves away.
Chartier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenda can do to turn this around?
Kenda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chartier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenda tries to clinch up.
Kenda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chartier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Chartier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Donald Chartier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Kenda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chartier swivels and escapes.
Lebron Kenda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenda fails to land the takedown.
Chartier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenda manages to avoid it.
Chartier keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenda tries to clinch up
and Chartier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2##TD2#
Kenda gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Chartier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kenda throws a leg kick
and Chartier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chartier as he jumps to the side.
Chartier misses with a straight left.
Chartier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Kenda closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Chartier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kenda breaks the clinch.
Chartier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenda unleashes a big counter combination but Chartier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chartier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chartier attempts a counter takedown but Kenda avoids it well and moves away.
Chartier misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenda misses with a takedown
enabling Chartier to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Kenda misses
and Chartier counters with a straight right hand.
Chartier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kenda shoots for a double leg takedown but Chartier sprawls well. He's pushed Kenda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Kenda tries to close the distance and clinch but Chartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chartier.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenda misses.
Chartier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chartier loads up on a big right hand but Kenda slips the punch.
Kenda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chartier defends it well.
Kenda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chartier is fending him off so far but Kenda persists. Nope, Chartier circles away and we're back to standing.
Chartier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chartier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so Kenda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chartier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenda.
Kenda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chartier keeping moving, preventing Kenda from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Chartier dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chartier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenda.
Kenda shoots for a takedown but Chartier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chartier is looking to counter punch.
Lebron Kenda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenda with a poor takedown
and Chartier counters with a nice uppercut.
Donald Chartier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Kenda tries to close the distance and clinch but Chartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kenda drives through and clinches with Chartier against the cage.
#TD2#
Kenda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chartier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chartier wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Chartier is in a bad position with Kenda working for a choke. Chartier manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenda working a defensive guard here.
Chartier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kenda's guard.
Kenda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenda is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chartier dives into side control.
Kenda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chartier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kenda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kenda bucks up and tries to throw Chartier off but instead Chartier has got his back!
Kenda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chartier's guard. Nice work there by Kenda.
#T3#
Kenda advances to half guard.
Kenda wants to take a breather but Chartier is having none of it.
Kenda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chartier's head.
Kenda is pressing down on Chartier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chartier is holding on for now. #SU2#
Kenda decides to stand and escape the position. #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.
Chartier avoids the head kick by Kenda.
Donald Chartier is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenda has a takedown stuffed.
Kenda is looking to clinch but Chartier is avoiding it.
Donald Chartier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chartier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chartier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chartier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenda somewhat.
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 Donald Chartier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chartier, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Chartier!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #62
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenda slips a jab from Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a body shot.
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenda feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsey. No joy for Kenda on that attempt.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Kenda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kenda.#CUT#
It looks like Gordon Ramsey has been cut.#TD#
Kenda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramsey's half guard.
Kenda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
Kenda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramsey wants to stand back up but Kenda manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Ramsey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kenda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kenda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kenda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramsey, who protects the arm well.
Kenda trying to control the action but Ramsey is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenda works to advance to full mount. Ramsey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ramsey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Kenda wants to finish this one by submission but Ramsey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kenda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kenda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramsey is trying to stand.#T3#
Kenda lands a big shot there that rocks Ramsey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ramsey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kenda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kenda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramsey is looking to escape.
Kenda won't let Ramsey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kenda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ramsey tries to buck Kenda off but Kenda takes his back!
Kenda lands strikes to the head. #SUB#
Ramsey fending off the submission attempt from Kenda.
Ramsey is trying to get back to his feet but Kenda has full control of the position and if anything, Ramsey has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Ramsey covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
Kenda scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ramsey is looking for a way out.
Ramsey is trying to get back to his feet but Kenda has full control of the position and if anything, Ramsey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is taking a good look at Ramsey as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kenda!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron Kenda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramsey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenda or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramsey, which made it look bad.
Ramsey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenda.
Kenda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenda moves out of range as Ramsey strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ramsey misses.
Ramsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Ramsey.
#T1#
Kenda shoots for a takedown but Ramsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Kenda backs off Ramsey throws a huge counter combo but Kenda manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey misses with a few strikes there.
Kenda ducks right into an uppercut from Ramsey.
Kenda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramsey has time to react.
A head kick misses from Kenda. #TD#
Kenda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kenda showed some decent athleticism there.
Kenda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramsey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramsey is trying to stand back up but Kenda is controlling him
Kenda lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kenda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Kenda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenda breaks from Ramsey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kenda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramsey hang on?#SUB#
Kenda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ramsey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramsey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kenda looking to control but Ramsey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramsey has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ramsey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Kenda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramsey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kenda wants to control but Ramsey is keeping busy.
Ramsey is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Kenda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kenda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ramsey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ramsey for a finish. #SUB#
Kenda looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron Kenda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramsey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ramsey lands a slapping body shot.
Ramsey scores with a jab.
Ramsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramsey throws the left hand but Kenda avoids the punch easily.
Kenda darts in trying to clinch
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Kenda with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Ramsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Gordon Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramsey as he jumps to the side.
Ramsey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey leaves Kenda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kenda moves into the clinch.
Ramsey is trying to break free.
Ramsey gets underhooks to prevent Kenda's takedown attempt.
Kenda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramsey's efforts to push away.
Kenda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramsey avoids it.#T2#
Ramsey tries to break free but Kenda pushes him back against the cage.
Kenda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramsey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kenda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramsey is trying to break the clinch but Kenda has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Kenda jumps guard and drags Ramsey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramsey wants to get up but he can't break Kenda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenda wants to stand up but Ramsey is controlling him.
Ramsey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Kenda looking to control.
Ramsey is looking to stand up but Kenda won't let him.
Ramsey won't allow Kenda to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kenda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramsey backs up against the cage.
Gordon Ramsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Kenda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Ramsey is looking to escape.
Kenda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramsey is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Ramsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenda 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron Kenda!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #61
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Red Cloud misses with a takedown attempt - Kenda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenda looks for a takedown but Red Cloud sprawls well.
Kenda throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Red Cloud counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenda won't be happy with that.
Kenda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Red Cloud's best efforts.
Red Cloud is nestled in close to Kenda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Red Cloud throwing shots but Kenda is blocking nicely.
Red Cloud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenda is trying to control but can't.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red Cloud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red Cloud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kenda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenda moves into full guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Red Cloud has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Red Cloud distracts Kenda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Red Cloud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Cloud lands a couple of digs.
Red Cloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenda has wrist control.#T2#
Kenda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Red Cloud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Red Cloud manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Red Cloud wants to stand up but Kenda is controlling him.
Kenda wants to control from the top but Red Cloud keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Cloud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kenda is controlling him.
Kenda looking to sit in guard and control but Red Cloud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kenda can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenda is trying to keep Red Cloud in close.
Kenda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud distracts Kenda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kenda is trying to control the position but Red Cloud postures up.
Red Cloud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Red Cloud gets to his feet and stands over Kenda, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kenda felt that one! Red Cloud unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kenda from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Cloud!
Chief Red Cloud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Unknown gets a clinch.
Kenda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Unknown.
Unknown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Unknown working Kenda over with knees to the body.
Unknown taking a breather.
Unknown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Unknown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown lands with a light punch inside.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Kenda blocks with his arms.
Unknown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Kenda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenda has had enough of the clinch but Unknown keeps him there for the moment.
Kenda is trying to maintain a safe position but Unknown gets an underhook and turns Kenda into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unknown.
Unknown lands a right hand.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenda trying to control the position but instead, Unknown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenda into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unknown as Kenda tries to tie him up.
Kenda can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Unknown lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unknown throws an elbow but misses.
Unknown landing knees to the body.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unknown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unknown connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Kenda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kenda clinches.
Kenda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenda.
Unknown stalling against the cage.
Unknown scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Kenda blocks an elbow strike from Unknown.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unknown has Kenda pushed against the cage.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenda is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Unknown.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kendas head.
Oh Kenda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unknown smiles and moves away.
Kenda seems to have got his legs back now.
Unknown keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##CL2#
Unknown has managed to clinch.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenda wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenda letting Unknown take a breather here.
Unknown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Unknown throws an elbow but it misses.
Unknown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenda avoids the damage to the body.
Kenda is looking for a takedown.
Kenda is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Unknown 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##CL2#
Kenda gets tackled into the cage by Unknown. Unknown maintains the clinch.
Unknown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Unknown stalling the fight.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unknown works on Kenda's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
Kenda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unknown lands a left hand.
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Unknown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unknown.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Kenda.
A short right from Unknown. #T1#
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenda avoids it.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenda backwards.
Unknown lands with a light punch inside.
Kenda managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Unknown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kenda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unknown lands an uppercut.
Kenda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Kenda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unknown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unknown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenda misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Unknown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Unknown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown works on Kenda's body with a couple of short punches.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Unknown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unknown is leaning against Kenda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Unknown.
Unknown stalling against the cage.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Unknown creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kenda with a big uppercut! Kenda tries to clinch up but Unknown pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kenda to the mat! Kenda covers up and Unknown unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kid Unknown!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ramsey counter with a right hand.
Kenda wants to clinch up but Ramsey keeps it at a distance.
Ramsey misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Ramsey. Those never looked like landing.
Kenda darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets double underhooks and turns Kenda into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Ramsey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenda doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Ramsey misses.
Kenda moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Kenda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kenda moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey tries to circle away but Kenda has him pinned against the cage.
Ramsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramsey tries to circle away but Kenda has him pinned against the cage.
Ramsey can't break the clinch.
Ramsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Kenda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramsey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Kenda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramsey circles away.
Ramsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ramsey misses with a looping right.
Ramsey throws a head kick but Kenda moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ramsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramsey.
A left lands for Ramsey.
Kenda shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramsey tries to sprawl out of it but Kenda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Ramsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Kenda forces Ramsey back against the cage and clinches.
Kenda scores with a shot to the side of Ramsey's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenda is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramsey is trying to break the clinch but Kenda has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kenda successfully pulls guard.
Kenda has a closed guard, preventing Ramsey from standing up.
Ramsey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ramsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramsey tries to stand but Kenda is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Kenda controls Ramsey momentarily but Ramsey frees himself.
Ramsey won't allow Kenda to get back to his feet.
Kenda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kenda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramsey wants to stand and escape but instead Kenda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramsey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kenda is controlling him.
Kenda passes Ramsey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kenda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramsey pushes Kenda off looking to stand but Kenda dives back in and keeps control.
Kenda wants to take a breather but Ramsey is having none of it.
Kenda passes to full mount!
Kenda controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenda trying to control but Ramsey is having none of it.
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 Gordon Ramsey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ramsey throws a series of punches but Kenda avoids them all with ease.
Kenda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsey pinned against the cage. Ramsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kenda staying out of range there.
Ramsey slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramsey.
Kenda ducks right into an uppercut from Ramsey.
Gordon Ramsey is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenda fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Kenda moves away from the strike by Ramsey.
Ramsey looks to land a left hand but Kenda moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kenda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramsey as he jumps to the side.
Ramsey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ramsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenda.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsey throws a right hand that Kenda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenda also avoids with ease.
A jab from Ramsey misses.
Ramsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenda circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ramsey gets tackled into the cage by Kenda. Kenda maintains the clinch.
Ramsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramsey wants to break free but Kenda has control.
Ramsey working hard to break the clinch.
Kenda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Ramsey working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kenda pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kenda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kenda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramsey tries to stand but Kenda is controlling from the bottom.
Kenda trying to keep a closed guard but Ramsey is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ramsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Ramsey wanted to stand there but Kenda had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gordon Ramsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsey misses the jab.
Kenda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramsey lands a body shot.
Gordon Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kenda moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenda tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2#
Kenda breaks from the clinch.
Ramsey throws a hook to the side of Kenda's head but Kenda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Ramsey misses.
Kenda feints the counter takedown.
Kenda ducks under a wild hook from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Kenda counters with a head kick that drops Ramsey to the mat! Ramsey scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#TD2#
Kenda shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramsey's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenda prevents Ramsey from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenda wants to get up but he can't break Ramsey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenda distracts Ramsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsey has a closed guard, preventing Kenda from standing up.
Ramsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenda on the ground.
Ramsey keeping moving, preventing Kenda from controlling successfully.
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 Gordon Ramsey 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kenda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ramsey!
Kenda controlling from side mount.
Ramsey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kenda is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Kenda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kenda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramsey, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Kenda is working Ramsey over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kenda trying to control the position but Ramsey is working away. #SU2#
Kenda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kenda closes the distance and clinches up with Ramsey, looking for a takedown. Kenda pushes Ramsey against the cage but Ramsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramsey circles away.
Kenda tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Ramsey misses with a hook. Kenda ducked under it nicely.
Kenda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramsey's waist but Ramsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenda off to one side.
Gordon Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.
Kenda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramsey is fending him off so far but Kenda persists. Nope, Ramsey circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenda moves in looking to clinch but Ramsey pushes him off.
Kenda misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramsey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Kenda drives through and clinches with Ramsey against the cage.
#BC#
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown but Ramsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Ramsey swings widly with a right hand
and Kenda counters with a series of strikes. Ramsey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey throws a hook to the side of Kenda's head but Kenda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramsey is fending him off so far but Kenda persists. Nope, Ramsey circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenda moves in looking to clinch but Ramsey pushes him off.
Kenda misses with a combination
and Ramsey counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramsey throws a shot from downtown. Kenda moves away and avoids it.
Kenda dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramsey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramsey throws a big counter combination but Kenda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kenda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramsey misses with a straight left. #T4#
Kenda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Ramsey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenda doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsey fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Kenda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramsey's guard.
Kenda wants to control from the top but Ramsey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Ramsey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramsey, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramsey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenda wants to clinch.
Kenda tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenda stuffs the takedown.
Kenda tries to clinch up.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Dempsey as Kenda shoots in.
Dempsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenda misses with a low kick.
Dempsey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenda dives in for a single leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Kenda shoots in and gets a takedown into Dempsey's guard.
Kenda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dempsey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Dempsey being controlled here momentarily.
Dempsey preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dempsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dempsey with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Dempsey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dempsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dempsey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2##SU#
Kenda gets to his feet - Dempsey follows without any prompting.
Kenda misses with a takedown attempt - Dempsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Kenda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Kenda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Kenda postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dempsey to stand up.
No joy there for Kenda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dempsey defends well and Kenda ends up having to push Dempsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dempsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Kenda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dempsey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kenda.
Dempsey with a poor takedown
and Kenda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey tries to counter with a clinch but Kenda shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Kenda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dempsey to the mat! Dempsey manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dempsey has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kenda should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dempsey has tightened it up now! Kenda should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Dempsey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jack Dempsey thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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