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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 1121 p4p, 153 weight class) and Luca Brasi Iii (ranked 1299 p4p, 179 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Brasi Iii!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi Iii misses with a body shot.
Brasi Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brasi Iii blocks the body kick.
Brasi Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brasi Iii's head backwards.
Brasi Iii gets a clinch.
Brasi Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy taking a breather.
Brasi Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Brasi Iii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Brasi Iii.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brasi Iii, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy punishes Brasi Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy pushes Brasi Iii away with a front kick.
Brasi Iii connects with a body shot that sends Kennedy's belly button to the back.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brasi Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Brasi Iii. That snapped Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy looks for a takedown but Brasi Iii sprawls well.
Brasi Iii cracks Kennedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brasi Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brasi Iii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a swing at Brasi Iii's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy tried to score with a low kick but Brasi Iii checks it.
Brasi Iii has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brasi Iii clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Brasi Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brasi Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luca Brasi Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brasi Iii rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Brasi Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brasi Iii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brasi Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kennedy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasi Iii keeping control of the position.
Kennedy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brasi Iii defending well though.
Brasi Iii tries to get to full guard but Kennedy has control of the leg.
Kennedy winds up and cracks Brasi Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy wants to work for an arm triangle but Brasi Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kennedy slips a nice elbow through Brasi Iii's hands, connecting with Brasi Iii's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii wants to improve his position but Kennedy is controlling well.
Kennedy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brasi Iii is not content to let Kennedy control the position.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brasi Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brasi Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brasi Iii tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Brasi Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brasi Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Brasi Iii wants to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch position.
Luca Brasi Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Brasi Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Brasi Iii wants to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch position.
Nice sprawl there from Brasi Iii as Kennedy shoots in.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Brasi Iii misses with a body shot.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brasi Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
Brasi Iii has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Brasi Iii won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Brasi Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy wants a takedown but no success here.
Brasi Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Brasi Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Brasi Iii won't allow it.
Brasi Iii digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Brasi Iii.
Kennedy is trying to force a seperation but Brasi Iii has the dominant position.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Brasi Iii has double underhooks.
Brasi Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy jumps guard but Brasi Iii stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brasi Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brasi Iii.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Brasi Iii has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Brasi Iii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brasi Iii lands with a right to the head.
Brasi Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brasi Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Brasi Iii blocks it.
Kennedy jumps guard but Brasi Iii stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kennedy jumps guard but Brasi Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brasi Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brasi Iii smiles and moves away.
Brasi Iii clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.
Brasi Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Brasi Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Brasi Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Brasi Iii.
Kennedy trying to stall but Brasi Iii improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brasi Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brasi Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brasi Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brasi Iii lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brasi Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasi Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Brasi Iii holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Brasi Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brasi Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brasi Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brasi Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brasi Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Brasi Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Brasi Iii.
Kennedy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kennedy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brasi Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Brasi Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brasi Iii has managed to clinch.
Kennedy has Brasi Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brasi Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kennedy trying to stall but Brasi Iii improves his position.
Brasi Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brasi Iii pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy jumps guard but Brasi Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brasi Iii works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Brasi Iii is pressed up against the cage. Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brasi Iii down to the mat. Brasi Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasi Iii swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Brasi Iii sizes up Kennedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kennedy throws the left hand but Brasi Iii avoids the punch easily.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brasi Iii forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi Iii lands with a left to the head.
Brasi Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Brasi Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennedy is rocked!
Brasi Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brasi Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Good body shot from Brasi Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Brasi Iii.
Kennedy jumps guard but Brasi Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brasi Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Brasi Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brasi Iii.
A short body shot lands from Brasi Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Brasi Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Brasi Iii lands a left hand.
Brasi Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Brasi Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Brasi Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brasi Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brasi Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brasi Iii lands a body punch.
Brasi Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brasi Iii smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kennedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Brasi Iii swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kennedy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Brasi Iii!
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energy
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hype
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