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Event:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1# Kendrick needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there. Kendrick avoids the body shot from Brown.
Kendrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.#KD# Brown lands a big head kick that sends Kendrick tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Kendrick back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kendrick is rocked! Kendrick tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Kendrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him? The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kendrick throws a jab when Brown was well out of range. Kendrick seems to have recovered his senses. Brown throws a head kick that misses. 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! Kendrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Kendrick's shoulder, as Kendrick tries to avoid the shot. Kendrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it. Brown throws a hook but Kendrick avoids it easily. Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Kendrick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brown takes one to the chin there. Brown throws a lazy right hand but Kendrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kendrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Kendrick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head. Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Kendrick's head.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Kendrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Kendrick punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch. Brown throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kendrick crashing down! Kendrick tries to stagger back to his feet but Brown just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kendrick asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Brown! Leroy Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Jalen Kendrick spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Korppila looking to score a takedown here. Kendrick is defending well but Korppila drives through and ends up in Kendrick's guard. Korppila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Korppila passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2# Korppila decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Korppila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Kendrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Korppila is sitting in close to Kendrick's body. Kendrick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Korppila is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Korppila is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kendrick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jalen Kendrick! Jalen Kendrick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. The defeated Tom Korppila had this to say: 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Kendrick's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Halli trying to control but Kendrick is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Kendrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Halli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kendrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kendrick has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Halli keeping moving, preventing Kendrick from controlling successfully. We've been hearing good reports from Halli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kendrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Kendrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB# Halli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kendrick escapes and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control! Halli trying to control but Kendrick flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2# Kendrick has managed to slip his arm under Halli's chin. This could be all over... yep, Halli is tapping out! Submission win for Kendrick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jalen Kendrick! In his post fight interview, Jalen Kendrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DC 4: Ahearn vs Havran
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1# Kendrick lands with a straight right. Erenberg didn't see that one coming. Kendrick takes a swing at Erenberg's ribcage but misses. #TD2# Kendrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Erenberg is trying to control Kendrick's posture but Kendrick avoids it. Erenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kendrick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Erenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kendrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kendrick's back! Erenberg lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kendrick tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lull in the action here.
Kendrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kendrick is trying to break free.
#SUB# Erenberg working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Erenberg lands strikes to the head. #T1# Erenberg misses with a punch to the head. Erenberg 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. Erenberg trying to control. Erenberg is hanging on to Kendrick's back as he tries to escape.
Erenberg missing with strikes. Kendrick is really stuck here.
Can Kendrick hold on?! Erenberg is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kendrick covering up well and avoiding damage. Erenberg lands an elbow to the side of the head. Erenberg scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kendrick tries to roll but Erenberg sticks to his back.
Erenberg looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kendrick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kendrick breaks Erenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Erenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kendrick's guard. #REVR# Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. Erenberg trying to control from half guard but Kendrick is working away. Kendrick is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Kendrick actively working from the bottom here. Kendrick is looking for a sweep. Erenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Erenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kendrick! Erenberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kendrick is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB# Erenberg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kendrick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kendrick shrugs it off. #T3##SUB# Erenberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Kendrick frees his head quite easily.
Erenberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB# Erenberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Kendrick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Erenberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kendrick taking shots to the head. Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Kendrick is rocked! Kendrick takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Erenberg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terence Erenberg! After winning the bout, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Jalen Kendrick had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1# Kendrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nitro's head backwards. Kendrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nitro throws a leg kick but Kendrick sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kendrick avoids a kick to the body.
Kendrick tries to counter with a clinch but Nitro shakes him off and moves away. Nitro tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Kendrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nitro's guard. Kendrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kendrick looking to sit in guard and control but Nitro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Kendrick looking for a guillotine here but Nitro defends easily.
Kendrick keeping moving, preventing Nitro from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Kendrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nitro defends well. Nitro throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Nitro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2# Kendrick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nitro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nitro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nitro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Kendrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nitro with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nitro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kendrick is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Kendrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nitro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nitro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Kendrick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Kendrick is looking for a triangle here but Nitro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nitro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nitro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Nitro 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.#T3# Kendrick dodges the ground and pound from Nitro. Kendrick stops Nitro from passing to mount. Kendrick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Nitro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Nitro looking to control but Kendrick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kendrick is desperately trying to improve his position but Nitro has a good base and remains in mount. Kendrick holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nitro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nitro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nitro wants to control but instead Kendrick manages to regain half guard. Kendrick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Nitro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kendrick! Kendrick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nitro thowing shots but they're missing. Nitro trying to control but Kendrick is having none of it. Nitro controlling from the full mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nitro unloads with some shots from mount but Kendrick bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nitro dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kendrick avoids the body shot from Nitro.
Kendrick blocks the body kick.
Nitro misses the shot to the body. Nitro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kendrick can do to turn this around? Nitro throws a nice looking combination but Kendrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kendrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kendrick moves out of range as Nitro throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kendrick! But no joy. Kendrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nitro can pounce on him.
Kendrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nitro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A big left from Kendrick misses. Kendrick digs a good body shot into Nitro's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nitro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Kendrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nitro is trying to maintain the position but Kendrick is very close to passing his half guard. Kendrick wants to free his trapped foot but Nitro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2# Kendrick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nitro sees it coming and defends easily. Kendrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kendrick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Nitro is trying to maintain the position but Kendrick is very close to passing his half guard. Kendrick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kendrick is keen to just control but Nitro is a slippery customer. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Nitro is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nitro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kendrick postures up in Nitro's guard and throws a big left but Nitro blocks it. Kendrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nitro scores with a head kick. Kendrick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kendrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nitro.
Kendrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Nitro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3# Kendrick wants to clinch up but Nitro keeps it at a distance. Nitro throwing a counter right hand but Kendrick manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Nitro. Kendrick looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kendrick dives in for a single leg takedown but Nitro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kendrick drops his hands momentarily and Nitro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD# Nitro cracks Kendrick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nitro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kendrick to stand back up!#ROC#Kendrick is rocked! Kendrick leaves his chin hanging out and Nitro seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kendrick crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Nitro! Jimmy Nitro took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. Jalen Kendrick was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 123 Hightower vs Kalske
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kendrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Kendrick - that landed with a thud.
Kendrick is trying to pull guard but Okoro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kendrick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kendrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalen Kendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okoro stalks Kendrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kendrick's face. Kendrick staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2# Okoro has Kendrick up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Kendrick lunges at Okoro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okoro's hand. #CL# Kendrick moves into the clinch. Kendrick misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Okoro manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Okoro is looking to land body kicks. Kendrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kendrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoro.
#T1# Okoro tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Kendrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kendrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoro. Kendrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kendrick ducks right into an uppercut from Okoro. Okoro moves out of range as Kendrick strikes. Okoro throws a body punch but Kendrick moves out of range. Okoro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kendrick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kendrick misses with a body shot.
Okoro throws a big counter head kick but Kendrick avoids it with no problem. Decent striking displayed by Kendrick there. Kendrick moves out of range as Okoro throws a body kick.
Kendrick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okoro manages to circle out of the way. Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Kendrick circles away.
Okoro fails in his attempt to clinch. Okoro tries to clinch up. Okoro dips to his left and cracks Kendrick with an uppercut!#ROC2#Kendrick is rocked! Okoro's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Kendrick. Udonis Okoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kendrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2# Okoro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okoro wants to clinch. Okoro moves in looking to clinch but Kendrick pushes him off. Okoro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kendrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kendrick. Okoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Okoro misses and Kendrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Okoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kendrick.
Good shot there by Kendrick. Okoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kendrick moves away. A shot to the liver by Okoro. Beautiful body shot.#CL2# Okoro pushes Kendrick up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2# Okoro breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kendrick. Okoro does a little dance to reset his feet. Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kendrick scores with a jab to the body. Kendrick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okoro is looking to clinch. Kendrick is looking to counter punch. Kendrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okoro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kendrick throws a series of punches but Okoro avoids them all with ease. Okoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kendrick rather than just go for the knockout. Okoro darts in trying to clinch and Okoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A leg kick checked by Kendrick. Nice body punch from Okoro. Kendrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okoros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Okoro tries to clinch up but Kendrick circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Okoro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kendrick.
Okoro connects with a solid leg kick. 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! Kendrick lands a body shot.
Kendrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kendrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okoro.
#CL2# Okoro gets a clinch. Kendrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Okoro gets an underhook and turns Kendrick into the cage.#BC2# Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro fails in his attempt to clinch. Okoro tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kendrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Udonis Okoro will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A left and a right from Okoro both land. Nice combination. #CL2# Okoro closes the distance and clinches. Okoro lands a nice uppercut. Okoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kendrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Kendrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Okoro clinches up with Kendrick and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Okoro manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kendrick with that takedown attempt. #CL2# Okoro clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kendrick. Okoro misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Kendrick pulls guard. Okoro slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Okoro wants to pass to mount but Kendrick is defending the position. Kendrick has a hand on Okoro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Okoro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Okoro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kendrick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kendrick is looking to improve his position but Okoro isn't that keen on the idea. Okoro lands a big elbow. Okoro prevents Kendrick from getting the reversal.#T2# Okoro scoring with strikes but Kendrick is staying in there. Kendrick is trying desperately to improve position. Oooooh, big shot lands for Okoro! Kendrick is hurt baaadly! Okoro is firing away with more strikes - Kendrick is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Udonis Okoro! Jalen Kendrick spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1# Kendrick takes one on the button. Killstone scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Killstone closes the distance and clinches. Kendrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2# Kendrick pulls guard. Kendrick wants to sweep here but Killstone controlling him for the moment. Killstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kendrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Killstone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kendrick's guard. Killstone wants to control from the top but Kendrick keeps moving. Killstone won't allow Kendrick to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kendrick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Kendrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killstone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kendrick's guard.#T1##SUB2# Kendrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killstone stopping the sweep attempt from Kendrick.#SU# Killstone stands up from guard. Let's bang! Kendrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killstone but Killstone pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kendrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Killstone sizes up Kendrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Kendrick. Killstone does a little dance to reset his feet. Killstone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Killstone misses the jab. Kendrick wants to clinch up but Killstone keeps it at a distance.#T2# Kendrick moves away from the strike by Killstone. Killstone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Killstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Killstone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Butch Killstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Killstone swings away with a leg kick that misses. Killstone misses with a looping left. Killstone misses with a looping right. Kendrick misses with a wild body shot. Killstone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Killstone jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Killstone takes one on the button. Kendrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kendrick moves out of range of the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Kendrick misses the target. Kendrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kendrick misses with an uppercut. Killstone saw that one coming. Killstone throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Killstone scores with a kick to the body.
Killstone sizes up Kendrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kendrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Killstone throws a looping overhand right but Kendrick ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Killstone takes the fight into the clinch. Killstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Kendrick fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kendrick. Killstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kendrick backwards. Killstone is trying to break the clinch but Kendrick is controlling him. Killstone misses with a hook from the clinch. Kendrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butch Killstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalen Kendrick.#BC# Killstone manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Killstone has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Kendrick slips under a jab. Killstone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kendrick. That did some damage! Killstone misses with a straight right. Butch Killstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Killstone gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Killstone lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Killstone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Killstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Kendrick misses. Kendrick misses with a hook. Kendrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL# Killstone rushes Kendrick and presses him up against the cage. Killstone lands with a short head shot on the inside. Killstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killstone misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Killstone breaks from the clinch.
Kendrick throws a shot from downtown. Killstone moves away and avoids it. Killstone scores with a nice right hand.
Killstone looks to land a right hand but Kendrick moved out of range. Killstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Killstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kendrick's hands. Killstone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Killstone dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Killstone forces Kendrick back against the cage and clinches. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kendrick leaning against his opponent.
Kendrick just leaning against Killstone, taking a breather. Killstone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Killstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Kendrick working aggressively here.
Killstone throws a head punch that misses. Kendrick has Killstone pressed against the cage.
Killstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Killstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kendrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Killstone scores with a nice short uppercut. Killstone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Kendrick is rocked! Kendrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kendrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Killstone finish him? Killstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Kendrick seems to have recovered his senses. Killstone misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Kendrick tries to pull guard but Killstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kendrick has a couple of punches blocked by Killstone.
Killstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Killstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killstone lands with a light punch inside. Killstone swings wildly with an uppercut but Kendrick uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kendrick. A short uppercut from Killstone. A nice left hand lands by Killstone.
Killstone misses with a punch to the body.
Killstone misses with the head strike.
Killstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kendrick tries to work over Killstone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Killstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Kendrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killstone smiles and moves away.
Kendrick jabbing away but nothing is landing. Killstone thumps Kendrick with a low kick.#T2# Kendrick ducks under a wild hook from Killstone. Killstone moves in looking to clinch but Kendrick pushes him off. Kendrick defending well as Killstone loads up on a big left hand. Killstone punishes Kendrick's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Killstone throws a hook but Kendrick blocks it. Killstone jabs Kendrick to the body, keeping him at a distance. Killstone cracks Kendrick with an open hand slap. Killstone sizes up Kendrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kendrick tries to clinch but Killstone moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Killstone misses the target. Killstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kendrick paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kendrick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Killstone thuds his right hand into Kendrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Killstone tries to clinch but Kendrick is having none of it. Killstone jabbing away but nothing is landing. Killstone throws a right hand that misses
letting Kendrick counter with a right hand. Kendrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Killstone.
Kendrick misses the shot to the body. Butch Killstone is winning the standup battle so far. Killstone lands a high kick!
A jab from Killstone misses. Killstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kendrick can do to turn this around? Killstone lands a glancing blow to the side of Kendrick's head. Kendrick misses with a hook. Killstone ducked under it nicely. A lazy left from Killstone finds it's target. Killstone avoids the body shot from Kendrick.
Killstone avoids the body shot from Kendrick.
Kendrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kendrick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Killstone.#CL# Killstone has managed to clinch.
Kendrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kendricks head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Killstone lands with a left to the head. Kendrick has Killstone pushed against the cage.#T4# Killstone creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kendrick's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kendrick drops to his knees and Killstone pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Killstone! Our winner, Butch Killstone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Jalen Kendrick had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Kendrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2# Clarkson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Clarkson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Kendrick looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Clarkson trying to control from Kendrick's half guard. Kendrick has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Kendrick keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully. Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kendrick is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Clarkson throws a sloppy strike and Kendrick has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Clarkson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kendrick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jalen Kendrick! Jalen Kendrick looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to my family for continuing to support me, thanks to the fans and thanks to the organization for the opportunity tonight!'. |
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Event:
GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1# Kendrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kendrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kendrick avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kendrick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side. Kelly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kendrick throws a hook but Kelly blocks it. Kelly with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly misses with a hook. Kendrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kendrick is just out of range. Kendrick wants to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch position. Kendrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Kelly throws a right hand that misses
letting Kendrick counter with a right hand. #KD# Kelly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kendrick sprawling to the canvas! Kendrick rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kelly finish him?!
#ROC#Kendrick is rocked! Kendrick circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kelly. Kendrick falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kelly! John Kelly bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Jalen Kendrick spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1# A big right from Fortuna misses. Fortuna swings for the body but Kendrick moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortuna. Kendrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Kendrick takes a swing at Fortuna's ribcage but misses. Fortuna throws a leg kick and Kendrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fortuna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fortuna darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fortuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortuna swinging wildly here.
Fortuna misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Fortuna has Kendrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Kendrick throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Kendrick fails to land. Kendrick throws a head punch that misses. Kendrick digs a right hand into Fortuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortuna's gas tank. Kendrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fortuna's efforts to push away. Kendrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortuna uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Kendrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortuna controls his hands.
Fortuna stalling.
Fortuna lands with a left to the head. Fortuna lands with a short shot to the head. A hook to the body from Fortuna.
I was talking to Kendrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Fortuna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kendrick working aggressively here.
Kendrick can't find room to land a body shot as Fortuna controls the action.
Fortuna creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kendrick is trying to pull guard but Fortuna has him pressed against the cage. Fortuna lands a left hand.
Kendrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kendrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Fortuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kendrick on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fortuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kendrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kendrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortuna is just out of range. Kendrick throws a low kick but Fortuna avoids it. Kendrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortuna moves away. Kendrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kendrick walks into a left hand. Rocky Fortuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fortuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kendrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocky Fortuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fortuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kendrick takes a swing at Fortuna's ribcage but misses. Fortuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fortuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fortuna avoids the body shot from Kendrick.
Kendrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kendrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortuna counters with a stiff right hand. Fortuna lands a glancing blow to the side of Kendrick's head. Kendrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Fortuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kendrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortuna. Kendrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortuna works Kendrick's body with a nice hook. Fortuna swings for the body but Kendrick moves out of range.
Fortuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kendrick throws out the jab. Kendrick misses with a hook to the body
#CL2# and Fortuna counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A head punch on the inside from Kendrick fails to land. Kendrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kendrick lands with a left to the head. Kendrick takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jalen Kendrick has been cut. Kendrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kendrick backwards. #ROC2#Kendrick is rocked! Fortuna works on Kendrick's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Fortuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Fortuna. Fortuna misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Kendrick misses its target.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Fortuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fortuna prevents a body shot from Kendrick. Kendrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fortuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kendrick backwards. Kendrick misses with some punches.
Fortuna just leaning against Kendrick, taking a breather. Kendrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A shot in the inside from Fortuna. #BC2# Fortuna breaks from the clinch.
Fortuna throws a big shot that misses. Kendrick throws a jab when Fortuna was well out of range. Kendrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortuna misses with a looping right.#CL2# Fortuna darts in and clinches Kendrick up against the cage.#BC2# Fortuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Fortuna dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jalen Kendrick's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Fortuna instigates a clinch. Fortuna lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortuna. Kendrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortuna lands a nice elbow. Oh Kendrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fortuna prevents a body shot from Kendrick. Kendrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kendrick seems to have got his legs back now. Kendrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortuna digs a right hand into Kendrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kendrick's gas tank. Fortuna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2# Fortuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fortuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortuna throws a series of punches but Kendrick moves out of range. Fortuna misses the shot to the body. Fortuna misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Fortuna scores with a four punch combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Fortuna misses its intended target. #T1# Kendrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortuna to score with a decent uppercut. Fortuna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kendrick looks to land a left hand but Fortuna moved out of range nicely. Kendrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fortuna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kendrick on the side of the head. Fortuna defending well as Kendrick loads up on a big left hand. Fortuna misses with a body shot.
Kendrick appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rocky Fortuna seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fortuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A big left from Kendrick misses. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kendrick misses with a body shot.
Fortuna misses with a wild combination.
Rocky Fortuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kendrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kendrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kendrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Fortuna takes a swing at Kendrick's ribcage but misses. Kendrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fortuna swivels and escapes. Kendrick misses the shot to the body. Kendrick misses the body punch #CL2# and Fortuna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fortuna. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kendrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortuna blocks an uppercut.
Fortuna blocks a body shot from Kendrick. Fortuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fortuna lands an elbow just above Kendrick 's eye. Fortuna lands a hook to the side of the head. Rocky Fortuna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fortuna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fortuna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kendrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortuna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortuna misses with an elbow over the top. Fortuna working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kendrick fails to land. #T3# Fortuna dips a shoulder and cracks Kendrick with a mighty uppercut! Kendrick falls back against the cage and Fortuna unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kendrick is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fortuna screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Fortuna! Rocky Fortuna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Jalen Kendrick had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
GDL 105: BIRTHDAY BASH
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1# Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kendrick lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kendrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2# Wilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kendrick! Wilson looks winded! Kendrick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kendrick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson. #SUB# Kendrick has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wilson. Oh but Kendrick has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wilson goes limp - he's gone! Kendrick jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jalen Kendrick! |
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Event:
GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Heckenschuetz. Kendrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Kendrick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Simon Heckenschuetz has been cut. Heckenschuetz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD# Kendrick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heckenschuetz sprawling to the canvas! Heckenschuetz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kendrick finish him?!
#ROC#Heckenschuetz is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Kendrick misses the body punch #TD2# so Heckenschuetz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Heckenschuetz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kendrick trying to control the position.
Heckenschuetz lands a couple of elbows. Heckenschuetz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kendrick wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Heckenschuetz is sitting in close to Kendrick's body. Kendrick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Heckenschuetz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Heckenschuetz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kendrick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jalen Kendrick! |
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