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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Ronald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Andy Kane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Ronald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronald tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Ronald looks gassed!
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Ronald has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kane works over Ronald with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane postures up and lands a big shot to Ronald's brow.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Ronald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ronald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronald keeps working.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Ronald's hands, connecting with Ronald's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Ronald tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ronald is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Ronald has hold of Kane's hands but Kane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kane lands strikes from half guard.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Ronald's hands, connecting with Ronald's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Ronald's temple.
Kane 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.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ronald taking some punishment here, with Kane in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Kane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ronald looking for submissions off his back.
Ronald has hold of Kane's hands but Kane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ronald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ronald tries to improve position but can't.
Kane cracks Ronald with a big right hand but Ronald just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ronald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ronald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ronald struggling a bit here.
Ronald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ronald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mickey Ronald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane forces Ronald back against the cage and clinches.
Kane decides to pull guard.
Kane with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ronald can't handle though.
Kane scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Kane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kane trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ronald drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Ronald off! Ronald jumps back into Kane's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane 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.
Kane distracts Ronald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andy Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane is working Ronald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kane landing some decent shots from guard.
Kane is in close to Ronald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ronald's head.
Kane lands a couple of elbows.
Ronald had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ronald Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kane's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ronald's arms.
Kane fending off the submission attempt from Ronald.
Ronald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ronald gets his way!
Kane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two 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.
Kane swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kane working to try and regain half guard.
Ronald has control of Kane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ronald is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kane working to try and regain half guard.
Kane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ronald is looking to work his way around to Kane's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronald can do to turn this around?
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Ronald has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane wants to hold on but Ronald pushes him away.
Kane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kane regains half guard.
Kane is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ronald is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Kane throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kane striking off his back but it's not causing Ronald any problems.
Kane keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ronald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane counters with a big head kick but Ronald shrugs it off.
Andy Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ronald tries to clinch but Kane moves away
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
Kane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ronald down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ronald darts in trying to clinch
and Kane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ronald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Kane.
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ronald can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Ronald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane is working Ronald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane is working Ronald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ronald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Kane chips away with some ground and pound.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane cracks Ronald with a good jab.
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ronald throws an elbow but misses.
Kane jumps guard but Ronald stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ronald can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Ronald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ronald wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane works over Ronald with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ronald's head.
Kane trying to control but Ronald is working from the bottom.
Ronald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ronald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ronald's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Ronald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ronald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ronald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane instigates a clinch.
Kane is working for takedown but Ronald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronald misses with a knee to the head.
Ronald misses with a knee strike.
Ronald lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
Ronald looking to throw knees to the head but Kane is blocking nicely.
Ronald connects with a knee to the head.
Ronald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ronald is trying to keep an underhook but Kane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ronald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ronald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kane is working away from the top position though.
Mickey Ronald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronald throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Kane!
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