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VFC 45 Powers v McKennedy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Panzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visigoth comes into the arena with THUNDERSTRUCK blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Panzer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visigoth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Panzer is trying to defend but Visigoth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Visigoth 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.
Panzer is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Panzer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visigoth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panzer's head.
Visigoth tries to free his leg and advance position but Panzer is retaining full guard.
Visigoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Visigoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Visigoth 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.
Visigoth with a nice head shot there.
Panzer looking for a sweep. Not yet Panzer, not yet.
Visigoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panzer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Visigoth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Visigoth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Visigoth thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panzer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Visigoth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visigoth lands a couple of elbows.
Visigoth stands up over Panzer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Visigoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panzer is keeping the position for now.
Visigoth preventing the sweep.
Visigoth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panzer's head.
Visigoth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Visigoth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Visigoth is in close to Panzer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Visigoth scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panzer is trying to keep Visigoth in close.
Visigoth scoring with some ground and pound.
Panzer is looking to stand up but Visigoth isn't so interested in that idea.
Panzer looks gassed!
Visigoth scoring with some ground and pound.
Visigoth landing with the ground and pound.
Panzer being controlled here, momentarily.
Visigoth is in close to Panzer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Visigoth passes Panzer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panzer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visigoth working over Panzer with some ground and pound. Panzer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth working Panzer over with strikes.
Panzer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Visigoth lands a nice short elbow.
Visigoth moves nicely into side control.
Visigoth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Panzer to see if he's OK.
Visigoth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Panzer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Visigoth connects with a decent elbow.
Panzer taking a bit of punishment here - Visigoth scoring with strikes.
Visigoth in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Panzer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alaric Visigoth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Windham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Windham!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Windham scores with a takedown into Deep's guard.
Windham tries to free his leg and advance position but Deep is retaining full guard.
Deep is trying to control the position but Windham postures up.
Windham wants to pass the guard but Deep is keeping the position.
Windham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Windham drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deep looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deep looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deep!
Windham wants to control but Deep postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windham looks to move to half guard but instead Deep has passed into mount! Damn!
Windham tries to reverse the position but Deep maintains control.
Windham wants to get back to his feet.
Windham wants to hold on but Deep pushes him away.
Deep prevents Windham from getting the reversal.
Windham wants to control but Deep is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Windham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Windham looking to pass the guard.
Windham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deep is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Windham, into his guard.
Windham looking for a guillotine here but Deep defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windham has his foot on Deep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deep works his way back into a safe position though.
Windham looking for a guillotine here but Deep defends easily.
Deep scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Windham keeping moving, preventing Deep from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deep 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.
Windham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deep passes into side control.
Windham manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Windham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Windham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Windham dominated that round.
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.
Windham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deep avoids it really well and circles away.
Good work by Windham as he checks the leg kick.
Windham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Windham wants to pass the guard but Deep is defending well.
Deep is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Windham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Deep has worked his arm free - good work by Deep!
Windham is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Deep looks calm but he's in trouble here. Windham gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Deep is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Windham lets go of the hold and Deep can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Windham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Alliss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alliss comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me To Life. Toro has chosen Te Dejo Madrid as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Alliss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Toro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toro tries for a takedown but Alliss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alliss slips a jab and a cross from Toro.
Alliss looks for a takedown but Toro sprawls well.
Toro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toro tries to bum rush Alliss with a series of wild strikes but Alliss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alliss manages to avoid it.
Alliss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toro.
Alliss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toro tries to avoid it but Alliss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toro to the ground. Toro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alliss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alliss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toro is looking to break free of the clinch but Alliss has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Toro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toro can't get the takedown.
Jon Alliss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Toro.
Alliss lands with a light punch inside.
Alliss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Alliss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toro is looking to break free of the clinch but Alliss has double underhooks.
Toro is trying to force a seperation but Alliss has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Alliss.
Alliss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Alliss - that landed with a thud.
Toro tries to circle away but Alliss has him pinned against the cage.
Alliss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alliss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alliss breaks the clinch.
Alliss is breathing heavily.
Good work by Toro as he checks the leg kick.
Jose Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toro misses with the combination.
Toro scores with a takedown into Alliss's guard.
Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toro throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toro advances to half guard.
Alliss tries to get to full guard but Toro has control of the leg.
Alliss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toro.
Alliss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toro.
Alliss is not content to let Toro control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Toro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alliss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toro on the ground.
Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alliss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toro.
Alliss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toro.
Toro stands up from half guard.
Nice sprawl there from Toro as Alliss shoots in.
Toro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jon Alliss has been cut.
Toro feints and as Alliss raises his hands in defense, Toro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alliss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alliss keeping moving, preventing Toro from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Alliss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toro thows a big elbow that misses.
Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Toro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alliss counters with a shoot takedown. Toro fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toro pushes a forearm under Alliss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alliss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Toro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Evans!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dangerfield doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Henry Dangerfield has been cut.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dangerfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dangerfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dangerfield!
Evans is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dangerfield.
No luck for Dangerfield with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Dangerfield is breathing heavily.
Evans steps into range and cracks Dangerfield with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dangerfield flops backwards and Evans dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerfield is working an open guard so Evans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans cracks Dangerfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Evans lands a nice hook to Dangerfield's body. Dangerfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans drops Dangerfield with a left and a right! Oh, Dangerfield is hurt - Evans dives into side control looking to finish!
Dangerfield is rocked!
Evans trying to control the position but Dangerfield is working away.
Oh Dangerfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dangerfield is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Evans yanks on the arm and Dangerfield is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Evans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BRAVE HEART (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanner's entrance music is Slayed. A fine choice. BRAVE HEART will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, BRAVE HEART!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
HEART throws a head kick but Hanner moves out of range.
BRAVE HEART seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HEART connects with a high kick.
It looks like Joe Hanner has been cut.
HEART tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanner dodges the punch combination from HEART.
Hanner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with HEART but HEART pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by HEART. That's going to slow Hanner down.
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!
Hanner fails to land the takedown.
Hanner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with HEART but HEART pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Hanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HEART with a nice cross.
HEART scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from HEART.
HEART thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HEART connects with a right hand. Hanner shakes it off.
HEART throws a right and a left that Hanner avoids nicely.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from HEART! Hanner is out on his feet! HEART rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hanner is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hanner is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BRAVE HEART!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donavan. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donavan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Donavan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crosby can pounce on him.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donavan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Crosby misses.
Donavan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Crosby shoots in for a double leg but Donavan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donavan. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby shoots in and drives through. Donavan sprawls well.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Crosby.
Donavan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Donavan scores with a body shot.
Donavan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donavan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby tries to clinch but Donavan is having none of it.
Crosby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Donavan!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crosby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crosby landing punches.
Donavan is looking to improve his position but Crosby isn't that keen on the idea.
Crosby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donavan looks a forlorn figure.
Crosby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crosby trying to control but Donavan is having none of it.
Crosby landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby avoids the attempt from Donavan to control.
Crosby tries to control but Donavan wriggling away.
Crosby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donavan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crosby wants to control the pace but Donavan is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Garrett Crosby just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donavan tries to avoid it but Crosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donavan to the ground. Donavan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crosby shoots for a double leg takedown but Donavan sprawls well. He's pushed Crosby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donavan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donavan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrett Crosby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donavan misses with a few strikes there.
Donavan misses with the combination.
Donavan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donavan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Donavan checks it.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Donavan pushes him off.
Donavan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Donavan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donavan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby dives in and grabs Donavan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donavan pushes down on Crosby's head and hops out.
Donavan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Donavan is looking to wear down Crosby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donavan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donavan stuffs the takedown attempt from Crosby. Crosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Crosby is looking to slow Donavan down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crosby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Donavan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Donavan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crosby.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Crosby.
Donavan throws a nice looking combination but Crosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Donavan keeps it at a distance.
Donavan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Donavan pushes him off.
Scott Donavan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donavan avoids it really well and circles away.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Donavan keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavan throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby has Donavan up against the cage in a clinch.
Donavan tries to circle away but Crosby has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donavan.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donavan's efforts to push away.
Donavan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Donavan.
Donavan manages to break the clinch.
Donavan stuffs the takedown.
Donavan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donavan blocks a leg kick.
Donavan stuffs the takedown attempt from Crosby. Crosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Donavan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donavan lands with a nice combination. Crosby backs away looking to recover.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch but Donavan is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donavan stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donavan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Donavan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crosby is defended easily by Donavan.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donavan's waist but Donavan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crosby off to one side.
Donavan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavan tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donavan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crosby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Donavan does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Donavan is avoiding it.
Donavan misses with a double jab.
Donavan lands with a nice body punch.
Scott Donavan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donavan as he jumps to the side.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garrett Crosby.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Donavan.
Crosby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Donavan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
Crosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donavan's waist but Donavan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crosby off to one side.
Crosby is looking to clinch.
No luck for Crosby with that takedown attempt.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donavan as he jumps to the side.
Crosby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donavan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donavan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Donavan swinging wildly here.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby instigates a clinch.
Crosby tries to pull guard but Donavan holds him up against the cage and eventually Crosby drops back down to his feet.
Donavan lands a body punch.
Donavan is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosby has double underhooks.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donavan's efforts to push away.
Donavan stops a takedown attempt from Crosby.
Donavan stalling in the clinch.
Donavan is pressed up against the cage. Crosby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Donavan down to the mat. Donavan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donavan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crosby in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donavan misses with a looping right.
Crosby misses with a takedown attempt - Donavan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donavan scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donavan!
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Donavan circles away.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crosby.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Donavan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donavan 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Donavan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Clutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chrissy lad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Clutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, chrissy lad!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clutch tries to clinch but lad is having none of it.
lad keeps the fight on the outside.
lad throws a left that rocks Clutch and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! lad dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Clutch regain composure!
It looks like Mister Clutch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clutch defending against the ground and pound.
Clutch dodges the ground and pound from lad.
Clutch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Clutch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clutch tries to get out of the position.
lad tries to score with some ground and pound. Clutch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clutch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
lad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
lad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clutch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but lad is controlling him well.
lad throws an elbow but Clutch slips to the side and avoids it well.
lad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clutch is rocked!
lad landing strikes.
Oh Clutch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
lad lands a strong strike to the head of Clutch. That's dazed him! lad looking to finish here. Clutch is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - lad lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). chrissy lad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Paolo Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Kendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Paolo Mac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kendall.
Kendall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Kendall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paolo Mac to the mat! Paolo Mac manages to get full guard.
Kendall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paolo Mac manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kendall has Paolo Mac in his guard.
Kendall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Paolo Mac has his hands clasped together but Kendall extends an breaks Paolo Mac's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kendall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Kendall!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Eminem - Go To Sleep. A fine choice. Kenneth Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Sharpe with an uppercut!
It looks like Anderson Sharpe has been cut.
Sharpe slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Sharpe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharpe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith lands an elbow.
Sharpe is rocked!
Smith 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharpe is not content to let Smith control the position.
Sharpe is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
You can see the frustration on Sharpe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Sharpe to pass into mount.
Sharpe seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Sharpe is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe working to try and regain half guard.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sharpe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharpe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
That has opened up Anderson Sharpe's cut even more.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Sharpe and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samual Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey McKennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saved by the Bell. McKennedy has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Corey McKennedy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samual Powers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey McKennedy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Samual Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that McKennedy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Powers is trying to take his opponent's back.
McKennedy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Powers looking to control but McKennedy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McKennedy is on top in guard.
Powers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy tries to stand but Powers is controlling from the bottom.
McKennedy stands and steps away. Powers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McKennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. McKennedy tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from McKennedy misses.
McKennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samual Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers misses with a leg kick
and McKennedy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Powers as he checks the leg kick.
McKennedy misses with a head kick.
Powers wants to land a leg kick but McKennedy is out of range.
McKennedy tries a low kick but Powers avoids it.
McKennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and McKennedy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McKennedy scores with a head kick.
It looks like Samual Powers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKennedy counters with a head kick.
McKennedy misses the shot to the body.
Powers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKennedy pushes Powers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Powers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control but McKennedy is keeping him busy.
Powers happy to just control the position for now.
McKennedy tries to escape but Powers is in control.
Powers controlling the position from side mount.
McKennedy wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McKennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKennedy. McKennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
McKennedy checks a leg kick.
Powers tries to work over McKennedy's front leg with a kick but McKennedy checks it.
Powers throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKennedy.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKennedy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McKennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
McKennedy lands a head kick. Powers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
McKennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKennedy. McKennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samual Powers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McKennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
McKennedy wants to get back to his feet but Powers drags him back down.
Powers trying to control the action but McKennedy is working from the bottom.
McKennedy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Powers tries for a takedown but McKennedy circles away easily
and McKennedy counters with a solid body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKennedy.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKennedy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKennedy lands a head kick. Powers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powers's sensitive parts.
McKennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers blocks a head kick by McKennedy.
McKennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McKennedy counters with a head kick. That will keep Powers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers avoids the head kick by McKennedy.
Powers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Powers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powers won't let McKennedy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control but McKennedy is having none of it.
McKennedy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Powers content just to control the position here.
Powers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McKennedy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McKennedy and Powers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McKennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries for a kimura but McKennedy is defending well.
Powers controlling from side mount.
McKennedy is trying to buck Powers off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers controlling the position from side mount.
Powers tries for a kimura but McKennedy is defending well.
McKennedy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Powers is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samual Powers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powers throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKennedy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Powers really felt that one!
McKennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
McKennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Powers is predictable there
and McKennedy counters with a thumping low kick.
McKennedy is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
McKennedy throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKennedy. Powers shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers blocks a head kick by McKennedy.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and McKennedy moves out of range easily.
McKennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKennedy cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
McKennedy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McKennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKennedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Powers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and McKennedy counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKennedy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McKennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Powers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKennedy can pounce on him.
McKennedy throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKennedy. McKennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKennedy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McKennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKennedy misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKennedy, right into the meat.
Powers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a looping overhand right but Powers ducks down to avoid it.
McKennedy throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
McKennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powers's sensitive parts.
McKennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Powers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by McKennedy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
McKennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
Corey McKennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McKennedy is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McKennedy wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKennedy counters with a big head kick but Powers shrugs it off.
Powers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Powers wants to pass the guard but McKennedy is keeping the position.
Powers prevents McKennedy from getting back to his feet.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Powers wants to pass the guard but McKennedy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers won't allow McKennedy to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKennedy can't keep his opponent in guard - Powers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samual Powers'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.
McKennedy throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.
McKennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powers.
Powers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Powers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKennedy is out of range.
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Powers trying to control the position but McKennedy is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Powers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Powers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Powers wants to control but McKennedy is keeping him busy.
McKennedy wants to get back to his feet but Powers drags him back down.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKennedy counters with a slapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Powers misses with a takedown
and McKennedy counters with a big head kick but Powers shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy throws the kick towards the body but Powers avoids it.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKennedy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Powers's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samual Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from McKennedy.
McKennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McKennedy counters with a head kick.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick
and McKennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McKennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McKennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powers checks a leg kick.
McKennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
McKennedy throws out a leg kick but Powers moves out of range and McKennedy only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and McKennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKennedy throws a leg kick which misses Powers's front leg but catches the back leg as Powers tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from McKennedy.
McKennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Powers rather than just go for the knockout.
McKennedy throws out a leg kick but Powers moves out of range and McKennedy only half commits.
Powers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKennedy cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
Corey McKennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKennedy.
McKennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Powers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powers's head.
McKennedy looks to land a body kick but Powers moved away.
Powers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKennedy misses with a low kick.
McKennedy throws a front kick aimed at Powers's knee but Powers avoids it well.
McKennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and McKennedy counters with a good low kick that Powers was not able to check.
McKennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Powers.
McKennedy misses with a head kick.
Powers tries for a takedown but McKennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Powers.
McKennedy misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from McKennedy.
McKennedy scores with a leg kick.
McKennedy lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McKennedy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Samual Powers's cut.
That's time! Powers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Powers fails to land the takedown.
Powers misses with a low kick.
McKennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKennedy.
McKennedy is looking to chop away at Powers's legs.
McKennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Powers thows a leg kick but McKennedy checks it
and McKennedy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by McKennedy.
McKennedy throws a leg kick but Powers checks it.
A head kick from McKennedy lands but Powers takes it in his stride.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKennedy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKennedy scores with a leg kick.
McKennedy thumps Powers with a low kick.
McKennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKennedy throws a head kick that Powers semi-blocks.
McKennedy tried to score with a low kick but Powers checks it.
A head kick misses from McKennedy.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKennedy.
McKennedy feints and then cracks Powers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powers down.
Powers fails with the takedown
and McKennedy counters with a good low kick that Powers was not able to check.
Nice body kick there by McKennedy.
McKennedy gets caught flat footed, as Powers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKennedy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Powers shoots and misses
and McKennedy counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samual Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKennedy looks to land a right hand but Powers moved out of range.
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McKennedy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McKennedy.
McKennedy connects with a high kick.
Good work by McKennedy as he checks the leg kick.
Powers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKennedy defends it well.
Powers prevents McKennedy from standing back up.
McKennedy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Corey McKennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKennedy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Powers controlling from the full mount.
Powers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKennedy is trying to stand.
Samual Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers wants to take McKennedy's back but he can't do it this time.
Powers looking to control but McKennedy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McKennedy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Powers.
McKennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKennedy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Powers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Powers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McKennedy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McKennedy and Powers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey McKennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKennedy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey McKennedy! Corey McKennedy retains his middleweight title!
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