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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bilal Al Hamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bilal Al Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hamad wants to clinch.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Hamad tries to clinch but Kennedy moves away
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
It looks like Bilal Al Hamad has been cut.
Al Hamad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hamad wants to clinch but Kennedy slips to the side
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Hamad closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
and Kennedy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Al Hamad! Kennedy lets Al Hamad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Matthew Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hamad.
Matthew Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Hamad dives in and grabs Kennedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on Al Hamad's head and hops out.
Kennedy misses with a double jab
and Al Hamad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kennedy looks gassed!
Al Hamad wants to work for an arm triangle but Kennedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Hamad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Hamad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hamad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Hamad.
Al Hamad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Hamad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hamad is looking for a kimura here.
Al Hamad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Hamad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Hamad.
Al Hamad prevents Kennedy from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Al Hamad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Al Hamad eventually gives up the hold.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Hamad.
Al Hamad is looking for submissions but instead, Kennedy has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bilal Al Hamad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Al Hamad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Hamad wants to clinch but Kennedy slips to the side
and Al Hamad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bilal Al Hamad's cut is getting worse.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hamad tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthew Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Hamad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard.
Al Hamad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Hamad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Hamad won't allow Kennedy to get back to his feet.
Al Hamad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kennedy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kennedy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kennedy!
Al Hamad wants to control but Kennedy postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hamad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy wants to stand but Al Hamad is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Al Hamad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Hamad tries to improve position but can't.
Kennedy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kennedy working the head and body with strikes.
Al Hamad wants to control but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Al Hamad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bilal Al Hamad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Hamad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy tries to bum rush Al Hamad with a series of wild strikes but Al Hamad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kennedy misses with a double jab.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Al Hamad is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hamad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
Al Hamad throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Hamad doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Al Hamad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kennedy was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Hamad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Al Hamad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kennedy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kennedy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kennedy!
Kennedy tries to stand but Al Hamad is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hamad manages to get back to half guard.
Al Hamad moves into full guard.
Al Hamad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kennedy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kennedy wants to get up but he can't break Al Hamad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kennedy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kennedy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Hamad controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself.
Kennedy lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Hamad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kennedy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Hamad's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bilal Al Hamad's cut.
That's time! Al Hamad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Hamad circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Hamad shoots in for a double leg but Kennedy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kennedy, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Matthew Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy moves out of range as Al Hamad strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a hook but Al Hamad blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Hamad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hamad tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy swinging wildly here.
Al Hamad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kennedy sprawls well initially but Al Hamad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Al Hamad is working for a kimura but Kennedy is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Hamad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Hamad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hamad is working for a kimura but Kennedy is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Hamad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kennedy kicks off Al Hamad and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Al Hamad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Al Hamad moves out of range.
Al Hamad tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Hamad moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Al Hamad avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy gets caught napping as Al Hamad dives in and scores a takedown. Kennedy manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hamad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kennedy dives on top into guard.
Al Hamad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kennedy wants to get up but he can't break Al Hamad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kennedy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Al Hamad.
Al Hamad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kennedy manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Al Hamad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kennedy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Hamad has Kennedy in his guard.
Al Hamad looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bilal Al Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kennedy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Kennedy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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