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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian MacAiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAiken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Myrphy's / Rose Tattoo. Kilpatrick has chosen Gentleman as his entrance music. 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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177 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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177 cm
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182 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian MacAiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick misses the body punch
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick lands a jab.
MacAiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilpatrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacAiken tries to avoid it but Kilpatrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacAiken to the ground. MacAiken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacAiken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilpatrick on the side of the head.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but MacAiken is having none of it.
A low kick from Kilpatrick is predictable there
and MacAiken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick misses with a leg kick
and MacAiken counters with a nice body shot.
Kilpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and MacAiken counters with a straight right hand.
MacAiken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kilpatrick was covering up waiting for the punch and MacAiken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick keeping moving, preventing MacAiken from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAiken throwing strikes but missing.
Kilpatrick keeping moving, preventing MacAiken from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacAiken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kilpatrick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacAiken controls the pace.
Kilpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpatrick controlling MacAiken's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A leg kick checked by MacAiken.
MacAiken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kilpatrick was covering up waiting for the punch and MacAiken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kilpatrick pulls MacAiken in close to his closed guard and prevents MacAiken from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacAiken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacAiken looking to sit in guard and control but Kilpatrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpatrick advances to half guard.
Kilpatrick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacAiken is staying active underneath Kilpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacAiken wants to control but Kilpatrick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAiken wants to get back to full guard.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick passes into side control, despite MacAiken's attempt to control the position.
Kilpatrick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacAiken will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kilpatrick cracks MacAiken with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kilpatrick cracks MacAiken with a big elbow.
MacAiken is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on MacAiken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacAiken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kilpatrick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacAiken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilpatrick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kilpatrick is just content to waste time from the top position. MacAiken takes advantage of the situation and regains full 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 Ian MacAiken will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacAiken looks for a takedown but Kilpatrick sprawls well.
MacAiken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAiken is just out of range.
MacAiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacAiken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilpatrick can pounce on him.
MacAiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacAiken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilpatrick at a distance.
Kilpatrick moves in looking to clinch but MacAiken pushes him off.
Kilpatrick throws a shot to the body.
MacAiken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilpatrick as he jumps to the side.
Kilpatrick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kilpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacAiken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAiken works Kilpatrick's body with a nice hook.
MacAiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacAiken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick looks to land a combination but MacAiken avoids it well.
Kilpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacAiken.
Kilpatrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacAiken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian MacAiken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacAiken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilpatrick defends well and MacAiken ends up having to push Kilpatrick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from MacAiken.
Kilpatrick unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacAiken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick scores with a shot to the side of MacAiken's head.
MacAiken jumps guard and drags Kilpatrick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpatrick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacAiken's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAiken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacAiken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacAiken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kilpatrick controls the pace.
MacAiken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilpatrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but MacAiken keeps moving.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of digs.
Kilpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to MacAiken's brow.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick trying to control but MacAiken is working from the bottom.
MacAiken is looking to sweep but instead, Kilpatrick has passed into half guard.
Kilpatrick prevents MacAiken from improving his position.
Kilpatrick trying to control from MacAiken's half guard. MacAiken has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacAiken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpatrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacAiken is on top in guard.
MacAiken preventing the sweep.
Kilpatrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacAiken with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacAiken swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacAiken stuffs the takedown.
Kilpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacAiken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilpatrick defends well and MacAiken ends up having to push Kilpatrick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacAiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacAiken.
Kilpatrick with a knee to the head.
MacAiken effectively controlling the action here.
Kilpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacAiken misses with the head strike.
MacAiken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kilpatrick is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacAiken.
Kilpatrick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacAiken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacAiken blocking some punches.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilpatrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
MacAiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilpatrick's elbow.
Kilpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Kilpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAiken.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from MacAiken.
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacAiken blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick missing with knees to the body.
Kilpatrick avoiding damage.
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!
MacAiken tries to throw a body punch but Kilpatrick avoids it by throwing MacAiken back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kilpatrick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacAiken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacAiken is pushing Kilpatrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kilpatrick has MacAiken pressed against the cage.
MacAiken has a couple of punches blocked by Kilpatrick.
MacAiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilpatrick's elbow.
Kilpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacAiken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a knee strike.
Kilpatrick digs a right hand into MacAiken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacAiken's gas tank.
Kilpatrick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacAiken avoids it.
MacAiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilpatrick's elbow.
Kilpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as MacAiken controls his hands.
MacAiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacAiken gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kilpatrick regains guard.
MacAiken is fighting to break Kilpatrick's control of his arms but Kilpatrick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacAiken throws a strike but Kilpatrick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick preventing the sweep.
MacAiken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAiken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from MacAiken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacAiken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Kilpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kilpatrick 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Kilpatrick!
Luke Kilpatrick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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
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