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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Fury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trip Kenzie's chin.
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205 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenzie.
Fury misses with a double jab
and Kenzie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenzie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fury manages to break the clinch.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fury stuffs the takedown.
Kenzie blocks a head kick by Fury.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a low kick.
Kenzie swinging wildly here.
Kenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenzie tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Fury throws a combination that misses
and Kenzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenzie.
Fury pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Kenzie on that attempt.
Fury swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenzie counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie slips a straight right by Fury.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard.
Kenzie wants to stand but Fury has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenzie is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenzie to get the leverage.
Kenzie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fury has hold of Kenzie's hands but Kenzie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenzie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fury tries to kick Kenzie off but Kenzie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is staying active underneath Kenzie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenzie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Trip Kenzie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kenzie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
Kenzie advances to half guard.
Kenzie controlling the action here.
Kenzie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenzie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is not content to let Kenzie control the position.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenzie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fury keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenzie.
Kenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fury is looking to control Kenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted?
Kenzie trying to control from half guard but Fury is working away.
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.
Kenzie decides to stand up.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenzie. Kenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trip Kenzie.
Kenzie gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kenzie as Fury tries to tie him up.
Kenzie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kenzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury looking to stall.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Kenzie is controlling him.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Bryan Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fury misses with a body kick.
Kenzie scores with a spinning back kick!
Kenzie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fury lands a body shot.
Kenzie closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
Fury will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kenzie up against the cage.
Kenzie manages to pull guard.
Kenzie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenzie wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenzie trying to strike off his back.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenzie is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenzie wants to stand but Fury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Kenzie stands up from Fury's guard - Kenzie perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick from Fury lands but Kenzie takes it in his stride.
Kenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Kenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenzie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Kenzie stands up.
Fury scores with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie works over Fury's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bryan Fury has been cut.
Kenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenzie forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Kenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury breaks the clinch.
Fury tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fury walks away with a smile on his face. Kenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bryan Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenzie rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.
Fury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kenzie is defending well for now.
Kenzie has clasped his hands together around Fury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kenzie taking a breather here.
Kenzie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
so Kenzie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fury controls Kenzie momentarily but Kenzie frees himself.
Kenzie chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenzie.
Kenzie stands up from Fury's guard - Kenzie perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fury misses with a double jab
and Kenzie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenzie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kenzie looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Kenzie moves out of range of the body kick from Fury.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Kenzie backpedaling.
Kenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Kenzie has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kenzie breaks the clinch.
Kenzie closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is trying to break free.
Kenzie tries to score a body lock takedown but Fury shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fury lands a good knee to the midsection. Kenzie won't want to take too many of those.
Kenzie blocks the elbow strike.
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie throws a combination that misses
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard.
Kenzie is controlling the pace.
Kenzie drops an elbow to the side of Fury's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Kenzie has control of the leg.
Kenzie is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenzie is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenzie trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury has one foot on Kenzie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut.
Kenzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four 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.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenzie is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kenzie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Kenzie landing some decent shots from guard.
Kenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenzie wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenzie postures up.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenzie throws a head kick but Fury moves out of range.
Fury misses with a combination
and Kenzie counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenzie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Kenzie moves out of range easily.
Fury misses with a straight left.
Kenzie tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Kenzie moves away and avoids it.
Trip Kenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenzie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Kenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fury to the mat! Fury manages to get full guard.
Kenzie wants to get up but he can't break Fury's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is trying to keep Kenzie in close.
Kenzie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kenzie gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely.
Bryan Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trip Kenzie.
Fury misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenzie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenzie with the ground and pound but Fury regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kenzie trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Kenzie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenzie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenzie gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four 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.
A right-left combo lands from Kenzie.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenzie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenzie misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenzie. Kenzie obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Fury.
Kenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fury to the mat! Fury manages to get full guard.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenzie drops back looking for a leg! Fury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fury manages to kick Kenzie off! Kenzie jumps back into Fury's guard.
Kenzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fury's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenzie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fury is looking for a sweep.
Fury struggling a bit here.
Kenzie scoring with punches from side control.
Fury dodges the ground and pound from Kenzie.
Fury wants to control but Kenzie postures up.
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.
Kenzie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Kenzie taking a break here but Fury is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenzie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenzie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenzie thows a big elbow that misses.
Kenzie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kenzie thows a big elbow that misses.
Kenzie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kenzie cracks the inside of Fury's front leg.
Kenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenzie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenzie is in Fury's guard.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is working an open guard so Kenzie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenzie has managed to clinch.
Kenzie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kenzie working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.
Kenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fury tries to stand but Kenzie is controlling from the bottom.
Kenzie is trying to keep Fury in close.
Fury wanted to stand there but Kenzie had control of the position.
Kenzie has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kenzie's guard.
Bryan Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trip Kenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenzie is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trip Kenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenzie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trip Kenzie! Trip Kenzie retains his light heavyweight title!
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