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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jason Kennedy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 cm
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172 lbs
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171 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kennedy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford ! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Langford shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense. Kennedy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Sam Langford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Langford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kennedy circles away. Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Langford at a distance.
Langford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jason Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Langford . Langford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kennedy lands with an overhand left. Langford looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Langford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Langford chips away with some ground and pound. Langford landing some decent shots from guard. Langford landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Langford lands a couple of digs. Langford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kennedy's head. Langford scoring with punches to the head and body. Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Langford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Langford lands a couple of elbows. Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Langford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kennedy is breathing heavily. Langford chips away with some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Langford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Langford throwing strikes but missing. Langford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Langford postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it. Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Langford postures up and lands a big shot to Kennedy's brow. Langford cracks Kennedy with a solid left hand.
Kennedy is rocked! Langford scoring with punches to the head and body. Oh Kennedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Langford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head. Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langford on the ground. Langford works over Kennedy with some ground and pound from guard. Langford loads up on a big left hand. Kennedy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Langford looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kennedy can't hide his disappointment, as Langford celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Langford !
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
84% |
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