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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Idaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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157 lbs
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Duncan Idaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idaho scores with a hook.
Kenway with a jab.
It looks like Duncan Idaho has been cut.
Idaho with a jab.
Idaho misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway slips under a jab from Idaho.
Idaho darts in and clinches Kenway up against the cage.
Kenway tries to work over Idaho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idaho.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idaho backwards.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Idaho swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idaho misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Idaho throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Idaho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a good low kick that Idaho was not able to check.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway connects with a leg kick. Idaho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Idaho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenway throws a low kick but Idaho avoids it.
Idaho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Idaho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Kenway tenderised Idaho's leg. Idaho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idaho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idaho. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idaho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Idaho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Idaho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Idaho misses the shot to the body.
Idaho misses with a looping right.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway cracks Idaho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Idaho misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a left to the body.
Idaho lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenway keeps Idaho at a distance using the push kick.
Kenway instigates a clinch.
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Kenway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Duncan Idaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway connects with a crisp jab.
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Idaho is looking to counter punch.
Kenway lands a nice hook to Idaho's body. Idaho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Idaho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Idaho backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kenway takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenway.
Idaho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idaho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Idaho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Idaho counters with a straight right hand.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Idaho lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Idaho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway scores with a head kick. Idaho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Idaho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idaho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenway lands a jab to the nose.
Idaho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kenway. That one must have hurt.
Idaho blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Idaho moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Idaho lands a head shot.
Idaho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Idaho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Idaho is just out of range.
Idaho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Idaho throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Idaho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Idaho misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idaho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kenway was covering up waiting for the punch and Idaho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kenway wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Idaho's cut.
That's time! Idaho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idaho circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Idaho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway swings for the body but Idaho moves out of range.
Kenway connects with a body shot that sends Idaho's belly button to the back.
A jab from Kenway finds it's way through Idaho's defenses.
Kenway defending well as Idaho loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway walks into a stiff left hand from Idaho.
Kenway lands a jab to Idaho's midsection.
Idaho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Idaho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway misses with a body shot
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway ducks right into an uppercut from Idaho.
Idaho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Idaho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Idaho misses the target.
Idaho sets himself, and Kenway steps forward looking for the clinch! Idaho avoids it this time.
Jab from Kenway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Idaho misses the target.
Kenway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Idaho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Idaho cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Idaho's shoulder, as Idaho tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Idaho.
Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Idaho off balance momentarily.
Kenway defending well as Idaho loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Idaho - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idaho scores with a nice strike.
Kenway thows a body kick. Idaho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Idaho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idaho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Idaho.
A big left from Idaho misses.
Kenway scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Idaho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway lands a head shot.
Idaho swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
A jab from Idaho misses.
Kenway tries a quick counter leg kick but Idaho is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Idaho cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Idaho misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a leg kick.
Idaho misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idaho's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idaho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idaho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kenway has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Idaho is on him like a limpet, forcing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Idaho backwards.
Idaho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idaho throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Idaho misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway throws a series of strikes that have Idaho backpedaling.
Kenway throws a poor cross that misses
letting Idaho counter with a right hand.
Idaho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idaho is rocked!
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idaho.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idaho with a body shot.
Oh Idaho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idaho throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idaho seems to have got his legs back now.
Idaho throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idaho.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idaho.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idaho throws out the jab.
Idaho throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a three punch combo that has Idaho backing up. Idaho nods at Kenway to acknowledge the strikes.
Kenway tries to land a body kick
and Idaho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Idaho missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idaho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Kenway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duncan Idaho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Idaho misses the body punch
and Kenway counters with a leg kick.
Kenway cracks Idaho with an open hand slap.
Idaho lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Idaho catches Kenway right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Idaho misses.
Idaho throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick.
Kenway dips to his left and cracks Idaho with an uppercut!
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idaho.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenway throws a wild body kick that Idaho sees coming a mile off.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Idaho.
Kenway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Idaho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idaho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses
and Idaho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idaho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Idaho throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idaho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idaho. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway throws a leg kick which misses Idaho's front leg but catches the back leg as Idaho tries to avoid it.
Idaho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.
Kenway instigates a clinch.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idaho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idaho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kenway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duncan Idaho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idaho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Idaho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idaho blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Idaho controls the action.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idaho.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Idaho.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idaho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Idaho tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idaho digs a right hand underneath Kenway's ribcage. Kenway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Idaho misses with a body punch.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Idaho throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Idaho's head.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Idaho stalling in the clinch but Kenway improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idaho backwards.
Kenway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Idaho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kenway can turn it around.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Idaho misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Kenway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idaho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Idaho misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kenway keeps Idaho at a distance using the push kick.
Kenway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Idaho misses with a hook.
Kenway is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenway 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
A victorious Edward Kenway thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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