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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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Powerful takedowns
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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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