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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khru Jako (ranked 1704 p4p, 3218 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 237 p4p, 405 weight class). Jako's entrance music is Catch a Fire. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jako.
Jako has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jako lands a jab.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jako takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Jako lands with a shot to the body.
Jako misses with a looping left.
Jako throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kennedy connects with a body shot that sends Jako's belly button to the back.
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kennedy is able to avoid easily.
Kennedy unleashes a big counter combination but Jako bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kennedy checks a leg kick nicely.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jako tenderised Kennedy's leg. Kennedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy body kick from Kennedy
and Jako counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy dives in and grabs Jako's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jako pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
Jako was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into Jako's torso.
A shot to the body from Kennedy misses
and Jako moves into the clinch.
Jako misses with some punches.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Jako lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jako counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jako avoids a kick to the body.
Jako lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jako swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kennedy.
Jako moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Jako blocks the body kick.
Jako waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jako.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Jako's head but Jako sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jako blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Jako's head but Jako sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jako throws a quick counter head kick but Kennedy was just out of range.
Jako with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jako fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy tries to break the clinch but Jako is controlling the position.
Jako swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako misses with a straight left.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jako is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jako circles away.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jako throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jako rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Jako feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jakos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kennedy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jako counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Jako appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kennedy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jako if he has to take too many more of those.
Jako shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Jako rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Jako misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy is trying to break free.
Jako lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Jako missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Jako won't allow it.
Jako misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jako on the inside.
Jako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
A head punch on the inside from Jako fails to land.
Jako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Jako keeps moving.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Kennedy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jako is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kennedy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kennedy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kennedy stays in close to Jako's body and controls the position.
Kennedy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is in close to Jako's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jako is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy trying to move into half guard but instead Jako has managed to sweep!
Jako postures up.
Kennedy has his feet on Jako's thighs here. He's pushed Jako off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jako screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Kennedy!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven Kennedy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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