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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Del Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Mckenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Del Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Fuego is defended easily by Mckenzie.
Del Fuego shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckenzie tries to sprawl out of it but Del Fuego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckenzie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Fuego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Fuego is trying to break the clinch but Mckenzie is controlling him.
Del Fuego is trying to push Mckenzie away but Mckenzie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Del Fuego gets control of Mckenzie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Fuego will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Del Fuego trying to control the position.
Mckenzie stops Del Fuego from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Del Fuego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Fuego is retaining full guard.
Del Fuego is trying to control the position but Mckenzie postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esteban Del Fuego was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mckenzie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mckenzie wants to work for an arm triangle but Del Fuego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Del Fuego gets full guard.
Del Fuego pulls Mckenzie in to control the position.
Del Fuego controls Mckenzie momentarily but Mckenzie frees himself.
Mckenzie with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Fuego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mckenzie stopping the sweep attempt from Del Fuego.
Del Fuego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mckenzie is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckenzie preventing the sweep.
Mckenzie has gone for a leg lock! Del Fuego slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mckenzie's guard.
Mckenzie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Fuego controls the pace.
Del Fuego forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuego prevents Mckenzie from improving his position.
Del Fuego is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mckenzie is staying active underneath Del Fuego, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Del Fuego wants to free his trapped foot but Mckenzie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Del Fuego lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuego seems to be looking for submissions.
Mckenzie is trying to stand.
Mckenzie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Fuego.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Fuego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Del Fuego looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Fuego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Del Fuego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Mckenzie. No joy for Del Fuego on that attempt.
Del Fuego fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Del Fuego closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mckenzie circles away.
Ken Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Del Fuego.
Del Fuego throws a leg kick but Mckenzie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Fuego misses with a low kick.
Del Fuego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Fuego shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckenzie tries to sprawl out of it but Del Fuego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckenzie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ken Mckenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Fuego instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuego is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Del Fuego jumps guard but Mckenzie stands there with Del Fuego around his waist. Del Fuego gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Del Fuego has Mckenzie pressed against the cage, preventing Mckenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mckenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mckenzie tries to pull guard but Del Fuego won't allow it.
Del Fuego trying to stall but Mckenzie improves his position.
Del Fuego struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckenzie controls his hands.
Del Fuego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Fuego is trying to trip Mckenzie. He has hold of a leg but Mckenzie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Fuego persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuego missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Fuego wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Del Fuego stops Mckenzie from standing up.
Del Fuego is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Fuego throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mckenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Fuego passes Mckenzie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Fuego stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuego tries to clinch there but Mckenzie circles away.
Del Fuego misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Del Fuego with a jab.
Del Fuego throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mckenzie's waist but Mckenzie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Fuego off to one side.
Del Fuego is breathing heavily.
Del Fuego tries for a takedown but Mckenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mckenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Del Fuego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuego lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mckenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Fuego moves away.
Del Fuego shoots in for a takedown but Mckenzie shows good takedown defense.
Mckenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Fuego tries to avoid it but Mckenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Fuego to the ground. Del Fuego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Fuego shoots in for a takedown but Mckenzie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckenzie shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Fuego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mckenzie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Fuego throws a body kick that misses
and Mckenzie counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Del Fuego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Del Fuego shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckenzie tries to sprawl out of it but Del Fuego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckenzie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Fuego misses with a takedown attempt - Mckenzie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Esteban Del Fuego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Fuego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuego tries to clinch up but Mckenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Fuego misses with a body shot.
Del Fuego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mckenzie tries to avoid it but Del Fuego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mckenzie to the ground. Mckenzie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ken Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Del Fuego.
Del Fuego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuego tries to clinch up but Mckenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Del Fuego is predictable there
and Mckenzie counters with a low kick, right behind Del Fuego 's knee.
Del Fuego thows a leg kick but Mckenzie checks it
and Mckenzie counters by clinching up.
Del Fuego tries to pull guard but Mckenzie won't allow it.
Mckenzie jumps guard but Del Fuego stands there with Mckenzie around his waist. Mckenzie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Del Fuego wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mckenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mckenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Fuego just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mckenzie blocks a body shot from Del Fuego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Del Fuego can't break the clinch.
Mckenzie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Del Fuego to keep the fight standing.
Mckenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Del Fuego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Fuego tries to circle away but Mckenzie has him pinned against the cage.
Del Fuego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mckenzie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Del Fuego drags the fight down to the ground.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckenzie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Del Fuego's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuego trying to control the position here.
Del Fuego scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mckenzie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mckenzie stuffs the takedown attempt from Del Fuego. Del Fuego gets slowly back to his feet.
Del Fuego shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mckenzie but Mckenzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Fuego sprawls well. He's pushed Mckenzie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Del Fuego throws a lazy head kick
and Mckenzie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Del Fuego is looking to clinch but Mckenzie is avoiding it.
Del Fuego dives in for a single leg takedown but Mckenzie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mckenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Fuego walks away with a smile on his face. Mckenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mckenzie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Fuego swivels and escapes.
Ken Mckenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esteban Del Fuego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckenzie blocks a head kick by Del Fuego.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Del Fuego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Fuego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Del Fuego!
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