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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kenmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delbert Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Kenmore!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenmore tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Delbert Stark has been cut.
Kenmore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Kenmore persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenmore has a takedown stuffed.
Stark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delbert Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Kenmore.
Kenmore moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenmore rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Stark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kenmore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kenmore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stark is trying to drag Kenmore to the mat but Kenmore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark darts in trying to clinch
and Kenmore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stark won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Kenmore keeps moving and retains side control.
Kenmore decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stark scores with a takedown into Kenmore's guard.
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!
Kenmore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to get up but he can't break Kenmore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kenmore working a defensive guard here.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenmore has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kenmore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kenmore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kenmore!
Kenmore stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kenmore tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmore has a takedown stuffed.
Stark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenmore just manages to avoid it.
Stark really is a fat lump.
Kenmore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenmore off to one side.
Kenmore dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Kenmore's head and hops out.
Stark half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenmore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenmore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kenmore looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Stark is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Kenmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Delbert Stark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenmore fails to land the takedown.
Kenmore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenmore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenmore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stark defends well and Kenmore ends up having to push Stark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delbert Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Kenmore.
Kenmore tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenmore.
Stark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kenmore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark throws a big counter combination but Kenmore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmore shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Kenmore does no damage.
Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kenmore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kenmore is breathing heavily.
Stark is chipping away with strikes.
Stark scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kenmore to see if he's OK.
Stark stands up and beckons Kenmore to his feet.
Kenmore throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmore misses with a leg kick.
Stark attempts a counter takedown but Kenmore avoids it well and moves away.
Stark wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Kenmore on that attempt.
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kenmore to the mat! Kenmore manages to get full guard.
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!
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Stark gets to his feet. Kenmore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stark's guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Kenmore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Kenmore is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenmore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stark jumps guard but Kenmore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenmore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Delbert Stark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenmore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenmore.
Stark gets control of Kenmore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stark 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.
Kenmore preventing the sweep.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Kenmore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmore postures up.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenmore stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenmore tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenmore to the ground. Kenmore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenmore closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Kenmore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kenmore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenmore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmore is looking for a takedown.
Delbert Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Kenmore.
Stark tries to pull guard but Kenmore holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but Kenmore has the dominant position.
Kenmore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenmore won't allow it.
Kenmore fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Kenmore has him pressed against the cage.
Kenmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stark pulls guard effortlessly.
Kenmore stands and steps away. Stark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kenmore connects with a body shot.
Delbert Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenmore clinches.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenmore smiles and moves away.
No luck for Kenmore with that takedown attempt.
Kenmore has a takedown stuffed.
Kenmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenmore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark tries to pull guard but Kenmore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kenmore goes for a takedown attempt but Stark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Kenmore.
I think Kenmore 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kenmore!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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