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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julz The Jackal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Jackal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Jackal. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julz The Jackal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Jackal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a head kick. That will keep The Jackal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kennedy takes a swing at The Jackal's ribcage but misses.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kennedy!
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Jackal but The Jackal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch.
Kennedy prevents The Jackal from breaking the clinch.
The Jackal has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
Kennedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Jackal's efforts to push away.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Jackal smiles and moves away.
Julz The Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Kennedy.
The Jackal connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Kennedy to the floor! The Jackal dives in looking for the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kennedy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Jackal tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kennedy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Jackal is working away from the top position though.
The Jackal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennedy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Jackal.
The Jackal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kennedy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Jackal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Jackal.
Kennedy has one foot on The Jackal's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kennedy looks winded!
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Jackal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a head kick.
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Jackal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kennedy forces The Jackal back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A frustrated look appears on The Jackal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Jackal is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy prevents The Jackal from breaking the clinch.
The Jackal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Jackal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
The Jackal breaks the clinch.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
Julz The Jackal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kennedy forces The Jackal back against the cage and clinches.
The Jackal tries to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling the position.
The Jackal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from The Jackal. No joy for Kennedy on that attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Jackal is trying to force a seperation but Kennedy has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal working hard to break the clinch.
Kennedy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Jackal is defending well.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Julz The Jackal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy shoots in but The Jackal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with an inside leg kick.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Jackal wants to break free but Kennedy has control.
The Jackal manages to break the clinch.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
Kennedy rushes The Jackal and presses him up against the cage.
The Jackal tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Jackal wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Jackal wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Jackal breaks the clinch.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julz The Jackal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy dives in and grabs The Jackal's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Jackal pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
Julz The Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Kennedy.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a big head kick but The Jackal shrugs it off.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Jackal throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Jackal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julz The Jackal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Jackal stuffs the takedown attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy fails to land the takedown.
The Jackal throws a nice head kick!
Kennedy lands a body shot.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a left and a right that stings The Jackal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but The Jackal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Jackal rather than just go for the knockout.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but The Jackal won't allow it.
The Jackal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Jackal circles away.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but The Jackal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy stalks The Jackal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Jackal's face. The Jackal staggers backwards, shaken.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by The Jackal.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that stops The Jackal in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a combination. The Jackal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Jackal throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Jackal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kennedy.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Jackal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but The Jackal is avoiding it.
Kennedy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Jackal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a series of strikes. The Jackal will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julz The Jackal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a big head kick but The Jackal shrugs it off.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy rushes The Jackal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Jackal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Kennedy looking for a takedown.
The Jackal tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
The Jackal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Jackal breaks the clinch.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Jackal leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
The Jackal lands a head kick. Kennedy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Julz The Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Kennedy.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a big head kick but The Jackal shrugs it off.
The Jackal throws a head kick that Kennedy semi-blocks.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Julz The Jackal is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a good low kick that The Jackal was not able to check.
Kennedy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a head kick.
The Jackal stuffs the takedown attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
The Jackal throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
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!
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. The Jackal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but The Jackal keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from The Jackal lands but Kennedy takes it in his stride.
The Jackal slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Jackal as he avoids it easily.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Jackal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kennedy tries to clinch but The Jackal is having none of it.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
The Jackal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
The Jackal can't break the clinch.
The Jackal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julz The Jackal clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Jackal avoids it really well and circles away.
Julz The Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Kennedy.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
The Jackal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy fails to land the takedown.
The Jackal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
The Jackal lands a head kick!
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with The Jackal.
The Jackal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kennedy stalling.
The Jackal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combo that has The Jackal backing up. The Jackal nods at Kennedy to acknowledge the strikes.
The Jackal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Jackal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
The Jackal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on The Jackal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Jackal takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Jackal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but The Jackal circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a head kick. That will keep The Jackal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Jackal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Jackal stuffs the takedown.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy shoots in but The Jackal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Jackal avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
The Jackal throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but The Jackal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy looks for a takedown but The Jackal sprawls well.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Jackal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Jackal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julz The Jackal had his way with Leon Kennedy in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
The Jackal moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but The Jackal is avoiding it.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but The Jackal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
The Jackal slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a nice body kick.
The Jackal throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Jackal is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, The Jackal circles away and we're back to standing.
Julz The Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Kennedy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Jackal lands a high kick!
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Jackal throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with The Jackal, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes The Jackal against the cage but The Jackal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.
The Jackal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Jackal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but The Jackal circles away.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Jackal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Jackal circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a one-two to the body.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal throws a lazy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a one-two to the body.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Jackal.
The Jackal misses with a head kick.
The Jackal tries to keep at a distance but Kennedy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kennedy prevents The Jackal from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
The Jackal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by The Jackal.
Kennedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Jackal tries to avoid it but Kennedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Jackal to the ground. The Jackal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from The Jackal lands but Kennedy takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by The Jackal which made him look bad.
The Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Jackal tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by The Jackal misses
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Jackal tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
The Jackal wants to break free but Kennedy has control.
Leon Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julz The Jackal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Jackals head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julz The Jackal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Jackal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julz The Jackal!
Julz The Jackal is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Julz The Jackal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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