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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kane (ranked 587 p4p, 62 weight class) and Phil Arcuri (ranked 229 p4p, 29 weight class). Harry Kane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Arcuri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane is looking to score with low kicks.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane throws a chopping leg kick but Arcuri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kane instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arcuri.
Kane lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Arcuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Arcuri throws an elbow that misses.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arcuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Arcuri takes a shot to the head.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
A head punch on the inside from Arcuri fails to land.
Arcuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arcuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Kane misses with an elbow over the top.
Arcuri lands with a light punch inside.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Arcuri lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Arcuri blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Arcuri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Arcuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Arcuri presses Kane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane.
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.
Kane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arcuri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Kane lands a left hand.
Arcuri is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kane misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arcuri blocks an elbow strike from Kane.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Arcuri controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Arcuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arcuri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arcuri throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Arcuri.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arcuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arcuri lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Arcuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arcuri tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arcuri.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arcuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
A quick step to the side and Kane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Kane tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Arcuri as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane tries to clinch there but Arcuri circles away.
Arcuri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arcuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Harry Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri checks a low kick from Kane.
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane tried to counter with a leg kick but Arcuri avoided it.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Kane tries to counter by clinching up but Arcuri breaks away and moves out of range.
Arcuri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Arcuri fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
A body shot lands from Kane.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcuri lands with a right to the head.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane lands with a straight right. Arcuri didn't see that one coming.
Arcuri dives in for a single leg takedown but Kane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane wants to clinch.
Arcuri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kane swivels and escapes.
Kane wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcuri shoots in looking for a takedown but Kane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arcuri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Kane misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Arcuri.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arcuri counters with an inside leg kick.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Arcuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Kane tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
Arcuri moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Kane misses with a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Arcuri lands the left hand.
Kane throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Kane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Kane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Arcuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arcuri lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arcuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Arcuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arcuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arcuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kane avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Kane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane tries to sprawl but Arcuri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kane kicks off Arcuri and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is looking to slow Arcuri down with leg kicks.
Arcuri cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Arcuri moves out of range of the leg kick from Kane.
No luck for Arcuri with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Arcuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arcuri shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Arcuri drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arcuri or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane, which made it look bad.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Arcuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Kane throws a head kick that half lands.
Kane cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arcuri is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Arcuri shoots in.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Kane.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Kane throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Arcuri crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Kane!
Harry Kane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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