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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Kendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendrick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Annotations Of An Aotopsy - Welcome to Sludge City. On his way into the cage it seems that Gilberto Harrington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gilberto Harrington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilberto Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Kendrick!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kendrick.
Harrington wants to clinch up but Kendrick keeps it at a distance.
Harrington slaps away a takedown attempt from Kendrick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrington lands with a nice body punch.
Harrington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kendrick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kendrick looks to clinch
and Harrington counters with a one-two to the body.
Kendrick closes the distance and clinches.
Kendrick goes for a takedown attempt but Harrington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gilberto Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Kendrick.
Harrington shoots in but Kendrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrington.
Harrington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kendrick defends well and Harrington ends up having to push Kendrick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kendrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrington to keep the fight standing.
Kendrick jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington trying to control but Kendrick is working from the bottom.
Harrington stands up and waves to Kendrick to follow him.
Harrington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kendrick counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Kendrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kendrick to the ground. Harrington is now in Kendrick's guard.
Kendrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harrington with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrington trying to control but Kendrick is working from the bottom.
Harrington won't allow Kendrick to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gilberto Harrington.
Kendrick looks for a takedown but Harrington sprawls well.
Harrington shoots in but Kendrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kendrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrington avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kendrick looks winded!
Harrington throws a right and a left that Kendrick avoids nicely.
Kendrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrington pinned against the cage. Harrington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrington tries to sprawl but Kendrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gilberto Harrington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrington moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harrington pushes Kendrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kendrick's efforts to push away.
Harrington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kendrick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harrington regains guard immediately.
Harrington has his hands on Kendrick's head, controlling the position.
Kendrick wants to pass the guard but Harrington is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendrick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harrington is trying to control the position but Kendrick postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilberto Harrington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kendrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kendrick wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kendrick as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendrick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrington defends well and Kendrick ends up having to push Harrington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kendrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrington's brow.
Kendrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harrington walks away with a smile on his face. Kendrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kendrick lands with a kick to the temple. Harrington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrington wants to clinch.
Kendrick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrington sprawls well. Harrington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kendrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Kendrick is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrington pinned against the cage. Harrington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kendrick checks a low kick from Harrington.
Kendrick scores with a head kick. Harrington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gilberto Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrington throws a low kick, looking for Kendrick's leg but Kendrick calmly moves out of range.
Harrington throws a leg kick
and Kendrick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington jumps guard but Kendrick stands there with Harrington around his waist. Harrington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harrington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kendrick works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrington, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kendrick wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Harrington working a defensive guard here.
Kendrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kendrick stopping the sweep attempt from Harrington.
Kendrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Kendrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harrington shoots in looking for a takedown but Kendrick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harrington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harrington shoots in looking for a takedown. Kendrick tries to sprawl out of it but Harrington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kendrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kendrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrington misses with a takedown
and Kendrick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harrington is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendrick tries for a takedown but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington fails with the takedown
and Kendrick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kendrick.
Harrington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kendrick.
Kendrick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harrington is defending well.
Harrington goes for a takedown attempt but Kendrick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kendrick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrington defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is looking to clinch but Kendrick is avoiding it.
Harrington lands with a hook. Kendrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harrington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kendrick.
Kendrick stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Kendrick with that takedown attempt.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown but Kendrick shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kendrick swivels and escapes.
Harrington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kendrick tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Harrington misses
and Kendrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harrington jumps guard.
Kendrick stands up over Harrington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kendrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kendrick trying to control the position but Harrington is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick from Kendrick lands but Harrington takes it in his stride.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kendrick tries to clinch up.
Kendrick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrington tries to clinch up but Kendrick circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Kendrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kendrick 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Kendrick!
Josiah Kendrick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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