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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hunt (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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175 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
26
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Kennedy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hunt! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt takes one on the button. Kennedy connects with a jab. Kennedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut. Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kennedy digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs. Kennedy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Liam Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though. Kennedy scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. Hunt moves forwards but Kennedy connects with a nice, crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Kennedy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react. Kennedy connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off. Kennedy scores with a nice strike. Kennedy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Kennedy there. Kennedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A jab from Hunt does it's job there. Jab by Kennedy. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice body punch from Kennedy. Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kennedy throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Kennedy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!
Kennedy is rocked! Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy. Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hunt misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Kennedy. Hunt throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kennedy clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hunt stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Hunt! After the big win, Tim Hunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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