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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lunar comes to the cage accompanied by Seperate Ways by Journey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 cm
32
178 lbs
30 - 8 - 0 |
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181 cm
31
182 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Lunar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McKendrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lunar tries to clinch up. Lunar tries to score with a low kick but McKendrick moves his leg out of the way. Lunar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKendrick is able to avoid easily. McKendrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lunar connects with a leg kick. McKendrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lucas Lunar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lunar moves into range and connects with a jab. Lunar dodges the punch combination from McKendrick.
Lunar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lunar throws a hook but McKendrick blocks it. Lunar leaves McKendrick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lunar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lunar.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Lunar scores with a head kick.
Lunar feints and then cracks McKendrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKendrick down. Lunar tries to clinch but McKendrick is having none of it. Lunar misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKendrick throws a head kick that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Lunar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lucas Lunar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lunar lands an overhand right. Lunar connects with a single shot there. McKendrick cracks Lunar with a good jab. McKendrick fails to land with a series of punches.
McKendrick avoids the body shot from Lunar.
McKendrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. McKendrick misses with a hook. Lunar tries a low kick but McKendrick avoids it. McKendrick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lunar. Lunar blocks the body kick.
Lunar scores with a hook. McKendrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lunar wants to clinch up but McKendrick keeps it at a distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Lunar. That's going to slow McKendrick down. Lunar lands a nice shot that snaps McKendrick's head back.
McKendrick tries to keep at a distance but Lunar has taken the fight into the clinch. Nice body punch from Lunar.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. McKendrick is trying to pull guard but Lunar has him pressed against the cage. A hook to the body from Lunar.
Lunar can't find room to land a body shot as McKendrick controls the action.
Come on McKendrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lunar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. McKendrick slowing the pace effectively. Lunar lands with a right to the head. McKendrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lunar lands a body punch in the clinch. Lunar misses with a body punch.
Lunar tries to work over McKendrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lunar effectively controlling the action here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Lunar.
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! Lunar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKendrick. Lunar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKendrick's elbow. McKendrick blocks a body shot from Lunar. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lunar stalls. Lunar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice jab there from McKendrick. McKendrick connects with a right hand. Lunar shakes it off. Lunar lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKendrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lunar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lunar blocks a body shot from McKendrick. Lunar stalling.
Lunar gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. McKendrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lunar just stands there and leans against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Lunar lands with a right to the head. Lunar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lunar lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKendrick backwards. The referee is keeping an eye on Lunar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McKendrick is trying to stall.
Lunar lands an uppercut. McKendrick is struggling to control the position. Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKendrick's elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lunar as McKendrick tries to tie him up. Lunar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Lunar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lunar works on McKendrick's body with a couple of short punches. McKendrick taking a breather. Lunar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lunar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lunar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McKendrick misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! McKendrick prevents a body shot from Lunar. Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKendrick's elbow. Lunar has McKendrick pushed against the cage. Lunar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lunar misses with a punch to the body.
McKendrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Lunar lands a left hand.
Lunar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. McKendrick jumps guard but Lunar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lunar struggles to land a body shot inside as McKendrick controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Lunar.
Lunar is struggling to control the position. Lunar gets underhooks to prevent McKendrick's takedown attempt.
Lucas Lunar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke McKendrick. Lunar tries to throw a body punch but McKendrick avoids it by throwing Lunar back against the cage. McKendrick tries to stall but Lunar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Lunar to work.
Lunar digs a right hand into McKendrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKendrick's gas tank. Lunar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lunar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Lunar lands a shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
Lunar pressing his opponent against the cage. Lunar swings wildly with an uppercut but McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lunar blocks a jab.
Lunar has McKendrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Lunar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lunar swings wildly with an uppercut but McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid it. Lunar lands an uppercut. Lucas Lunar has scored more points in the clinch so far. McKendrick blocking some punches.
A short right from Lunar. Lunar stalls. Lunar lands a body punch in the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
McKendrick tries to pull guard but Lunar won't allow it.
McKendrick looking to throw knees to the head but Lunar is blocking nicely.
Lunar lands a body punch in the clinch. McKendrick working aggressively here.
Lunar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lunar tries to work over McKendrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lunar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKendrick can do to turn this around? Lunar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. McKendrick looking to stall.
Lunar avoiding damage.
Lunar misses with a punch to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Lunar lands a hook to the side of the head. Lunar has a couple of punches blocked by McKendrick.
Lunar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lunar tries to work over McKendrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lunar is trying to maintain a safe position but McKendrick gets an underhook and turns Lunar into the cage. Lunar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKendrick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Lunar. Lunar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKendrick or not. A head punch blocked on the inside by McKendrick. Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
Lunar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKendricks head. Lunar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Lunar.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Lunar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lunar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
Luke McKendrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lunar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lunar blocks an uppercut.
McKendrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A hook to the body from Lunar.
McKendrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A bit of stalling here from Lunar.
Lunar misses with a punch on the inside.
Lunar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lunar scores with a shoulder strike.
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McKendrick is rocked! Lunar managing to block the knees to the body from McKendrick.
McKendrick tries to pull guard but Lunar holds him up against the cage and eventually McKendrick drops back down to his feet.
McKendrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Lunar lands a nice uppercut. McKendrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Lunar finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lunar lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKendrick backwards. Lunar lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lunar lands a hook that snaps the head of McKendrick backwards. McKendrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lucas Lunar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke McKendrick. McKendrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lunar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McKendrick with a big uppercut! McKendrick tries to clinch up but Lunar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McKendrick to the mat! McKendrick covers up and Lunar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Lunar! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lucas Lunar made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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