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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kay Tenn (ranked 4684 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macklin McKracklin (ranked 25150 p4p, 0 weight class). Kay Tenn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Macklin McKracklin's chin.
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174 cm
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174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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163 cm
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kay Tenn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Macklin McKracklin! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tenn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKracklin but McKracklin pushes him off and we're back to square one. Tenn fails with a takedown attempt. Tenn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McKracklin wants to counter with a clinch but Tenn pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kay Tenn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tenn clinches up with McKracklin and pushes him back against the cage. Tenn presses McKracklin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McKracklin slows down the pace here.
McKracklin lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKracklin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tenn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKracklin lands with a hook. Tenn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Macklin McKracklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McKracklin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenn manages to avoid it. Tenn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKracklin as he jumps to the side. Tenn clobbers McKracklin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McKracklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKracklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKracklin tries a head kick but it misses.
McKracklin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tenn, pushing him back against the cage. McKracklin is looking for a takedown. Tenn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKracklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McKracklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tenn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKracklin is defending well. McKracklin jumps guard and drags Tenn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Tenn drops back looking for a leg! McKracklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McKracklin manages to kick Tenn off! Tenn jumps back into McKracklin's guard. McKracklin looking for a sweep. Not yet McKracklin, not yet. Tenn stops McKracklin from standing up. McKracklin pushes Tenn off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tenn throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round. McKracklin connects with a jab. McKracklin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Macklin McKracklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tenn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKracklin pinned against the cage. McKracklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McKracklin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenn has time to react. McKracklin connects with a looping right hand.
Tenn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKracklin as he avoids it easily. McKracklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A solid leg kick lands there for McKracklin.
McKracklin jabs at Tenn's body. Tenn is breathing heavily. McKracklin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McKracklin throws a head kick but Tenn moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! McKracklin throws a head kick but Tenn moves out of range.
Tenn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. McKracklin lunges at Tenn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tenn's hand. McKracklin misses with a series of wild punches.
McKracklin punishes Tenn's body with a nice straight punch. Tenn misses with a series of wild punches.
Tenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McKracklin scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macklin McKracklin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tenn blocks a head kick by McKracklin.
Kay Tenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McKracklin misses with a few strikes there.
Tenn appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Tenn shoots in for a takedown but McKracklin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. McKracklin throws a head kick that misses. McKracklin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macklin McKracklin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tenn shoots in for a double leg but McKracklin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. McKracklin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McKracklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tenn breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKracklin throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKracklin. Tenn darts in looking for a takedown but McKracklin gets double underhooks and turns Tenn into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kay Tenn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick misses from McKracklin. Tenn dives in and grabs McKracklin's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKracklin pushes down on Tenn's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKracklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenn is just out of range. McKracklin takes the fight into the clinch. Tenn wants to stall.
McKracklin breaks from the clinch.
McKracklin throws a head kick that misses. McKracklin with a body punch. A glancing blow. McKracklin moves into the clinch. Tenn tries to pull guard but McKracklin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tenn drops back down to his feet.
McKracklin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tenn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McKracklin is trying to break free. McKracklin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McKracklin wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on McKracklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKracklin.
McKracklin wants to clinch. Tenn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McKracklin pushes Tenn up against the cage in a clinch. Tenn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McKracklin is looking for a takedown. Tenn avoiding damage as McKracklin throws knees to the body.
Tenn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McKracklin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tenn tries a body shot but McKracklin blocks it.
Tenn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKracklin tries to clinch up. Tenn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tenn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tenn fails to land the takedown. A looping hook to the body misses from McKracklin. Tenn does a little dance to reset his feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tenn. McKracklin works Tenn's body with a nice hook. McKracklin closes the distance and clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McKracklin fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKracklin. Tenn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macklin McKracklin 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. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice jab there from McKracklin. Tenn moves to clinch but McKracklin breaks away and McKracklin counters with a straight punch to the midsection. McKracklin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tenn checks a low kick from McKracklin. Tenn fails with a takedown attempt. McKracklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKracklin scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKracklin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tenn is looking to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tenn. McKracklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tenn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A combination from McKracklin does no damage. McKracklin jabs Tenn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tenn fails with the takedown and McKracklin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kay Tenn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tenn slips a jab and a cross from McKracklin.
It appears Tenn was looking to counter with a kick there. McKracklin tries a head kick but it misses.
McKracklin throws a series of strikes that have Tenn backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McKracklin closes the distance and clinches. McKracklin tries for a takedown but Tenn manages to get underhooks.
McKracklin tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action! McKracklin stalling in the clinch but Tenn improves position. Tenn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKracklin uses from the top position. Tenn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Tenn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. McKracklin wants to pass the guard but Tenn is keeping the position. Tenn trying to keep a closed guard but McKracklin is proving a slippery customer.
McKracklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tenn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McKracklin wants to control from the top but Tenn keeps moving. Tenn is looking for a triangle but McKracklin pushes his legs off easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tenn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. McKracklin moves into the clinch. Tenn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKracklin digs a good hook to Tenn's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McKracklin lunges at Tenn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tenn's hand. McKracklin drives through and clinches with Tenn against the cage.
McKracklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tenn tries to break free but McKracklin pushes him back against the cage. Tenn tries to land knees in the clinch but McKracklin avoids the damage to the body. Tenn goes for a takedown attempt but McKracklin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McKracklin lands with a hook. Tenn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tenn misses with a double jab
and McKracklin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McKracklin. Kay Tenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Macklin McKracklin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. McKracklin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight! Macklin McKracklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McKracklin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macklin McKracklin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
42% |
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