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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 13 p4p, 2 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 59 p4p, 10 weight class). Ajax kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway throws a lazy right hand but Ajax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ajax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway slips under a jab from Ajax.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ajax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ajax blocks a leg kick.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenway slips under a jab from Ajax.
Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ajax lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ajax throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Ajax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Kenway finds it's way through Ajax's defenses.
Ajax wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
Ajax defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Ajax appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ajax has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajax.
Ajax shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenway tries to sprawl out of it but Ajax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ajax's sensitive parts.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Kenway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenway tries to clinch there but Ajax circles away.
Ajax throws a front kick aimed at Kenway's knee but Kenway avoids it well.
Kenway blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ajax. Ajax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway gets caught flat footed, as Ajax shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway pulls Ajax in close to prevent any damage.
Kenway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ajax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ajax wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Kenway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ajax throws a strike but Kenway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kenway controlling from the top position.
Ajax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenway defends it easily.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Kenway from controlling successfully.
Kenway stays in close to Ajax's body and controls the position.
Ajax wants to sweep here but Kenway controlling him for the moment.
Kenway decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ajax, up you get!
Ajax misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jab from Ajax.
Ajax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ajax misses with a hook
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ajax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Ajax tenderised Kenway's leg. Kenway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Ajax pushes him off.
Kenway lands a jab to the nose.
Ajax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Ajax throws a low kick, looking for Kenway's leg but Kenway calmly moves out of range.
Ajax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenway slips under a jab from Ajax.
Kenway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ajax connects with a right hand. Kenway shakes it off.
Kenway has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kenway.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ajax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ajax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
Marco Ajax is winning the standup battle so far.
Ajax swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenway.
Ajax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway instigates a clinch.
Kenway lands with a light punch inside.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway trying to stall but Ajax improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ajax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
Ajax takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Ajax's head.
Ajax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ajax pushes Kenway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ajax.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
Ajax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ajax misses with some punches.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ajax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Ajax lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ajax working aggressively here.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Ajax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ajax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ajax drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ajax has time to react.
Kenway throws a right hand that misses
and Ajax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ajax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown but Kenway shows good takedown defense.
Kenway feints a counter leg kick.
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenway is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Kenway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenway slips a straight right by Ajax.
Kenway is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway wants to clinch but Ajax slips to the side
and Ajax counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Ajax blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Ajax is looking to counter punch.
Kenway slips under a jab from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Ajax throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kenway. That one must have hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ajax lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kenway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Ajax had a free shot at his head there.
Kenway throws a jab when Ajax was well out of range.
Ajax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Ajax.
Kenway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ajax checks it well.
Ajax throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway cracks Ajax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ajax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ajax misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kenway clobbers Ajax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ajax shoots in for a double leg but Kenway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajax cracks Kenway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ajax is looking to stall here but Kenway recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ajax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Ajax.
Ajax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Ajax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenway on the side of the head.
Kenway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ajax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Ajax coming out on top.
Ajax throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ajax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenway's waist but Kenway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ajax off to one side.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Kenway to work.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax lands a left hand.
Ajax blocking some punches.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ajax misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway trying to control the position but instead, Ajax has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenway into the cage.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ajax scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Ajax avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Ajax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ajax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ajax tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ajax misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ajax.
Kenway pushes Ajax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
Ajax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Ajax controls his hands.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ajax struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Ajax controls his hands.
Ajax misses with the head strike.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ajax backwards.
Ajax blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Ajax tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Ajax has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ajax's elbow.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
Ajax has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
A hook to the body from Kenway.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ajax backwards.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ajax's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Ajax controls his hands.
Ajax tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ajax.
Kenway lands a right hand.
Kenway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ajax up against the cage.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ajax.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway works on Ajax's body with a couple of short punches.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Ajax blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Ajax's shoulder, as Ajax tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway wants to counter the offense by Ajax and move into the clinch position.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kenway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ajax throws out a leg kick but Kenway moves out of range and Ajax only half commits.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Kenway gets tackled into the cage by Ajax. Ajax maintains the clinch.
Ajax pushes Kenway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kenway.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Ajax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ajax.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Ajax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Ajax.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ajax.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ajax blocks an uppercut.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway works on Ajax's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Ajax.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ajax tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Ajax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Kenway is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ajax's elbow.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Ajax throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Ajax misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
Kenway digs a right hand underneath Ajax's ribcage. Ajax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ajax or not.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Kenway tries a body shot but Ajax blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Ajax jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway wants to stand but Ajax is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kenway gets to his feet - Ajax follows without any prompting.
Ajax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ajax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kenway finds it's way through Ajax's defenses.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kenway drives through and clinches with Ajax against the cage.
Kenway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Ajax.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ajax struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Kenway lands a right hand.
Ajax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway pushes Ajax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ajax circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenway throws a poor cross that misses
and Ajax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway throws the left hand but Ajax avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Ajax does no damage.
Ajax drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ajax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Ajax.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Ajax moves out of range easily.
Ajax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
A combination from Ajax does no damage.
Ajax backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenway's waist but Kenway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ajax off to one side.
Ajax throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenway counters with a series of strikes. Ajax will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenway tries to clinch there but Ajax circles away.
Ajax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ajax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ajax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Ajax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway throws the left hand but Ajax avoids the punch easily.
Ajax misses with a straight left.
Jab from Ajax.
Ajax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ajax staying out of range there.
Ajax half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Ajax.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Ajax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenway's head backwards.
A cross from Ajax lands.
Ajax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Marco Ajax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Ajax.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
Kenway lands an uppercut.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kenway.
Ajax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ajax misses with some punches.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ajax tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenway just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ajax jumps guard but Kenway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ajax backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenway.
A nice left hand lands by Kenway.
Ajax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ajax blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands a body shot.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Ajax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Ajax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ajax working aggressively here.
Ajax takes a shot to the head.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway digs a right hand underneath Ajax's ribcage. Ajax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Ajax.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Ajax's head.
Ajax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ajax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway pushes Ajax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ajax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ajax lands with a right to the head.
Ajax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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
73% |
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