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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes into the arena with MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction blaring out of the sound system. Black has chosen The Pixies - Hey as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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195 cm
28
251 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Black!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black cracks Kennedy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Kennedy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kennedy is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to escape.
Kennedy thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Kennedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Well, if Kennedy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kennedy tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennedy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black is looking to control Kennedy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennedy trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Kennedy is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Kennedy content to control rather than advance.
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy content to control rather than advance.
Kennedy trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura here.
Kennedy wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kennedy swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Black leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Black swinging wildly here.
Kennedy dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a combination. Kennedy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Black does no damage.
James Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Frank Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Kennedy looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Kennedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a good low kick that Kennedy was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black throws a front kick that sends Kennedy stumbling back into the cage.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kennedy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy is trying to control here but Black has managed to regain half guard.
Kennedy is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Black.
I think Black 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Black!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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