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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Kennedy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dom Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Kennedy !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kennedy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moretti digs a good hook to Kennedy 's body.
Moretti pushes Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moretti.
Kennedy stops a takedown attempt from Moretti.
Kennedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moretti after a bit of a struggle.
Moretti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennedy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Moretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moretti's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kennedy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moretti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy keeps control of Moretti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kennedy 's defenses.
Moretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy 's elbow.
Moretti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moretti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moretti wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Moretti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.
Moretti is trying to break free.
Kennedy prevents Moretti from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Moretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moretti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti lands with a right hand.
Kennedy is rocked!
Moretti gets a clinch.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Moretti finish him?
Kennedy stalling in the clinch but Moretti improves position.
We've been informed that Kennedy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moretti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Moretti wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Moretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Moretti throws knees to the body.
Kennedy is trying to drag Moretti to the mat but Moretti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moretti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moretti shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Moretti.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moretti rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch but Moretti keeps him there for the moment.
Moretti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moretti tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Moretti breaks from the clinch.
Moretti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy 's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moretti off to one side.
Kennedy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti connects with a crisp jab.
Moretti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Moretti.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moretti.
Moretti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moretti looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy clinches with his opponent.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kennedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Moretti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moretti after a bit of a struggle.
Moretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moretti is trying to force a seperation but Kennedy has the dominant position.
Moretti can't break the clinch.
Kennedy keeps control of Moretti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moretti is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Moretti has double underhooks.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Moretti tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Moretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kennedy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Moretti holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is struggling to control the position.
Moretti is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Moretti holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Dom Moretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kennedy .
Moretti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moretti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kennedy is pressed up against the cage. Moretti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kennedy down to the mat. Kennedy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moretti throws a good cross that connects.
Moretti misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti closes the distance and clinches.
Moretti working hard to break the clinch.
Moretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Dom Moretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Moretti as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Moretti works Kennedy 's body with a nice hook.
Moretti looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Moretti fails to land with a series of punches.
Moretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moretti can't break the clinch.
Moretti tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is trying to break free.
Moretti wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Moretti is trying to break free.
Kennedy keeps control of Moretti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moretti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kennedy can't fight it off and eventually Moretti manages to take the fight to the floor. Kennedy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kennedy is trying to keep Moretti in close.
Moretti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Moretti finds it's way through Kennedy 's defenses.
Moretti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moretti.
Kennedy tries to circle away but Moretti has him pinned against the cage.
Moretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Moretti tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Moretti gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the cage.
Moretti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kennedy pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Moretti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Moretti pushes Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
Moretti is trying to break free.
Moretti can't break the clinch.
Kennedy prevents the takedown attempt.
Kennedy stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moretti has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
Moretti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moretti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti working hard to break the clinch.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Moretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti just leaning against Kennedy , taking a breather.
The referee calls for Moretti to work.
Moretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Moretti can't break the clinch.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moretti smiles and moves away.
Moretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy .
Moretti closes the distance and pushes Kennedy back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kennedy is pressed up against the cage. Moretti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kennedy down to the mat. Kennedy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moretti misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moretti.
The fighters circling - Moretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moretti throws a body kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown. Moretti fights it but they end up in guard.
Moretti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kennedy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moretti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Moretti circles away.
Kennedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moretti tries to avoid it but Kennedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moretti to the ground. Moretti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moretti catches Kennedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dom Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moretti closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to force a seperation but Moretti has the dominant position.
Moretti is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Moretti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennedy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Kennedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moretti is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Moretti misses with the combination.
Moretti lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Moretti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moretti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Moretti!
Dom Moretti 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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