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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Harry Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. 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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World class boxer
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kane.
Kane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well.
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
Kane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kane tries to land a leg kick but McDonnell saw it coming and moves away.
A solid body kick from McDonnell.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDonnell.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Kane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcDonnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonnell lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kane needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a thumping low kick.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kane.
McDonnell pushes Kane up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell letting Kane take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell misses with a low kick as Kane jumps back.
McDonnell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kane.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kane with a body shot.
McDonnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from McDonnell.
Kane walks into a jab.
McDonnell defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kane scrambles back to his feet.
Kane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonnell throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell moves into range and clinches up with Kane.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat.
McDonnell pushes Kane away with a front kick.
Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonnell lands with an overhand left.
Kane cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range and Kane settles back down.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a body shot.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
Kane connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane tries to score with a low kick but McDonnell moves his leg out of the way.
Kane blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Kane misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
Kane misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Kane throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane fakes the leg kick and cracks McDonnell in the body.
Kane looks for the body kick but McDonnell saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
McDonnell throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Kane is looking to land body kicks.
McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Kane pushes McDonnell away with a front kick.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kane misses.
Kane throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Kane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Kane should have avoided that one.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonnell.
Kane sizes up McDonnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kane.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane is looking to slow McDonnell down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Harry Kane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kane throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonnell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Kane lands with a right hand.
Kane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonnell is able to avoid easily.
Kane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kane looks for the body kick but McDonnell saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with the left hand. Kane knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
McDonnell looks to land a combination. Kane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Kane takes one on the button.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell lands with a slapping head kick.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Kane throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
Kane is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but McDonnell seems unphased.
Kane seems to have got his legs back now.
Kane moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Kane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonnell throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDonnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Harry Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell is working Kane over against the ropes.
McDonnell avoids the elbow strike from Kane, against the ropes.
Kane manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Kane misses with a kick to the body.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
Kane thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane tried to score with a low kick but McDonnell checks it.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane cracks a nice hook into McDonnell's ribs.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kane on the side of the head.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
Kane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonnell is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
Kane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kane scores with a spinning back kick!
Kane tries to work over McDonnell's front leg with a kick but McDonnell checks it.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cory McDonnell.
Well McDonnell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Cory McDonnell!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Cory McDonnell!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell wins by unanimous decision!
Cory McDonnell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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RATING
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