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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donte Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Worner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
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235 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Combs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner tries to clinch but Combs is having none of it.
Worner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Combs.
Combs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Combs tries for a takedown but Worner circles away easily
and Worner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Worner.
Kenny Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Combs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Worner stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Combs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worner is stalling in the full guard.
Combs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Worner!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs looking to control but Worner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Combs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Worner has given up his back here. Will Combs look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Combs lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Combs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Worner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Worner staying busy and making it hard for Combs to control.
What can Worner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Combs throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Worner!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs wants to control but Worner is keeping busy.
Combs working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Combs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Combs looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Worner fending off the submission attempt from Combs.
Worner can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Combs's hands.
Worner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Combs gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Combs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Worner with that takedown attempt.
Combs swats away the attempt to clinch by Worner.
Combs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Worner counters by clinching up.
Combs jumps guard.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Worner from controlling successfully.
Worner won't allow Combs to sweep him here.
Combs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worner stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Combs is on top in guard.
Combs wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
Combs throws a big elbow that misses.
Combs throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Worner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs preventing the sweep.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Donte Combs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Worner throws a jab when Combs was well out of range.
Worner stuffs the takedown attempt from Combs. Combs gets slowly back to his feet.
Combs has a takedown stuffed.
Combs shoots in for a takedown but Worner shows good takedown defense.
Kenny Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Combs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is looking to clinch.
Worner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Combs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Worner stands up and beckons Combs to his feet.
Worner stuffs the takedown attempt from Combs. Combs gets slowly back to his feet.
Combs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Worner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Worner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worner looking to sit in guard and control but Combs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Combs is working Worner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Combs landing some decent shots from guard.
Combs connects with a couple of short punches.
Worner wants to improve his position but instead Combs has moved into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Combs wants to take a breather but Worner is having none of it.
Combs is looking for a kimura but Worner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Combs to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donte Combs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Combs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worner shoots in looking for a takedown. Combs tries to sprawl out of it but Worner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Combs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Combs shoots in but Worner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Combs tries to clinch up.
Worner misses with a series of wild punches.
Combs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worner throws the kick towards the body but Combs avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Worner. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Combs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Worner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenny Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Combs.
Combs shoots in but Worner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Combs slips a jab from Worner.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Combs is defended easily by Worner.
Combs has his takedown stuffed
and Worner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Worner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs gets tackled into the cage by Worner. Worner maintains the clinch.
Combs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Worner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Combs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worner looking to score a takedown here. Combs is defending well but Worner drives through and ends up in Combs's guard.
Worner postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Combs is trying to hold Worner in close to prevent damage but Worner has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Worner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Worner's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Combs. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Worner tries to escape but Combs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Combs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Combs trying to control momentarily.
Combs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Worner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Worner for a finish.
Combs lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner turns into Combs and is now in his guard.
Worner won't allow Combs to sweep him here.
Worner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Worner trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worner won't allow Combs to get back to his feet.
Worner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Worner stands up from Combs's guard - Worner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kenny Worner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donte Combs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Worner counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Worner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Combs 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donte Combs!
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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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