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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Hartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Hartin!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Hartin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartin misses with a two punch combination.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Hartin.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hartin misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Hartin misses
and Kane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kane rushes Hartin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hartin tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Hartin tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Jack Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hartin.
Kane keeps control of Hartin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hartin looks gassed!
Hartin is looking to break free of the clinch but Kane has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Kane.
Kane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartin blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries to land a knee to the head but Hartin blocks with his arms.
Hartin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartin goes for a takedown attempt but Kane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartin works over Kane's head and body with a nice combination.
Hartin lands with a nice combination. Kane backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartin clinches.
Kane is pressed up against the ropes. Hartin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hartin works over Kane's head and body with a nice combination.
Hartin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
Hartin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kane is looking to slow Hartin down with leg kicks.
Hartin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartin misses with a wild combination.
Hartin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartin misses with a two punch combination.
Hartin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartin off to one side.
Hartin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartin scores with a nice strike.
Kane throws a hook but Hartin blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Hartin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hartin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartin.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane clinches.
Hartin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Kane.
Hartin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hartin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hartin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hartin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Kane.
Kane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartin's face.
Hartin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kane smiles and moves away.
Jack Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Hartin managing to block the knees to the body from Kane.
Hartin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane lands a knee to the head.
Hartin is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kane lands a big knee to the head and Hartin goes down! Kane is looking to finish!
Hartin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartin being controlled for a moment.
Hartin is still in real trouble! Can Kane finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kane stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartin seems to have recovered his senses.
Hartin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartin scores with a hook to the body. Kane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hartin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartin lands a jab-cross combination.
Hartin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kane counters with a low kick, right behind Hartin 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hartin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hartin.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hartin wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.
Hartin wants the takedown. Kane is fighting it off but Hartin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kane's guard against the ropes.
Kane is pulling down on Hartin's head. It's preventing any offense from Hartin, at least for the moment.
Hartin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hartin fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Hartin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane which made him look bad.
Jack Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Hartin moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Hartin misses.
Hartin fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartin slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Hartin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane takes the fight into the clinch.
Kane misses with a knee strike.
Kane tries to land a knee to the head but Hartin blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane scores with a knee to the head.
Hartin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartin. That did some damage!
Kane scores with a kick to the body.
Kane is looking to clinch but Hartin is avoiding it.
Jack Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hartin checks a leg kick.
Kane misses with a low kick as Hartin jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kane tries to clinch but Hartin moves out of range.
Kane throws a series of punches but Hartin avoids them all with ease.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Hartin.
Hartin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartin.
Kane tries to clinch but Hartin is having none of it.
Hartin misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Hartin misses.
Hartin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Hartin.
Hartin fails to land the takedown.
Jack Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hartin.
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Hartin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartin tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Kane looking to throw knees to the head but Hartin is blocking nicely.
Hartin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hartin throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartin throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartin keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Hartin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartin avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartin is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Hartin throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Hartin lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
A clash of legs there as Hartin blocks the low kick.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Hartin counters with a single leg into guard. Kane didn't expect that.
Hartin wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartin looking to pass the guard.
Kane has control of Hartin's left arm, preventing Hartin from doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Hartin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hartin prevents Kane from getting back to his feet.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartin manages to get himself to full guard.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Hartin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hartin throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartin blocks a head kick by Kane.
No joy there for Hartin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartin rushes Kane and presses him up against the ropes.
Hartin is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane looking to throw knees to the head but Hartin is blocking nicely.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartin.
Hartin is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the ropes.
Hartin can't get the takedown.
Hartin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jack Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hartin.
Kane lands a knee to the body.
Kane lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kane.
Kane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane misses with a knee strike.
Hartin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hartin is working an open guard so Kane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hartin moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Hartin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Hartin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartin tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
Hartin looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Kane scores with a knee to the head.
Hartin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartin fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Kane.
Knees to the body from Kane.
Kane looking to throw knees to the head but Hartin is blocking nicely.
Kane tries a knee to the head but Hartin blocks it.
Hartin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hartin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Kane.
Kane crunches a lovely knee into Hartin's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hartin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hartin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kane landing knees to the body.
Hartin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hartin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the ropes.
Hartin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hartin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick from Kane is predictable there
and Hartin counters with a three punch combo that has Kane backing up. Kane nods at Hartin to acknowledge the strikes.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Hartin.
A low kick from Kane is predictable there
and Hartin counters by clinching up.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane keeps control of Hartin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartin is trying to break free.
Hartin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hartin looking for a takedown.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Hartin.
Hartin is looking to break free of the clinch but Kane has double underhooks.
Kane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartin has Kane pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hartin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kane tumbling to the mat - Hartin dives into Kane's guard.
Kane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hartin wants to stand but Kane is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane kicks Hartin off and gets to his feet.
Hartin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hartin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kane is fending him off so far but Hartin persists. Nope, Kane circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane throws a head kick that Hartin semi-blocks.
Jack Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane misses with a hook. Hartin ducked under it nicely.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Hartin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a head kick.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Hartin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hartin.
Kane throws a leg kick but Hartin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hartin throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane tries to clinch up
and Hartin counters with a two punch combo.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartin throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
Hartin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Hartin.
Hartin blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hartin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kane!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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