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Event:
VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Kennedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huygens defends it nicely.
Huygens scores with the left hand. Kennedy knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Reuben Kennedy has been cut.
Huygens swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Kennedy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kennedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kennedy is thwarting Huygens's attempts to control the position.
Huygens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throwing shots but Huygens is blocking nicely.
Kennedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huygens's head.
Kennedy looks to land a strike but Huygens avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Huygens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huygens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennedy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huygens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huygens keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Huygens controlling the position.
Huygens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Kennedy'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.
Kennedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huygens is pulling down on Kennedy's head to control his posture.
Kennedy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huygens keeping full guard, as Kennedy tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huygens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Kennedy trying to control but Huygens is working from the bottom.
Kennedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy lands a couple of elbows.
Kennedy is looking to work some ground and pound but Huygens has wrist control.
Kennedy trying to control but Huygens is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big left from Huygens misses.
Kennedy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huygens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huygens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Huygens.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Huygens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Huygens to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and Huygens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huygens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Huygens.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Huygens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Huygens. That snapped Kennedy's head back.
Huygens tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huygens misses with a looping right.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Huygens. That snapped Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huygens.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huygens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Huygens. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Huygens coming out on top.
Huygens moves out of range of the strikes.
Huygens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huygens has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kennedy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Huygens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huygens jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huygens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huygens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kennedy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decent striking displayed by Huygens there.#ROC2#Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huygens counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kennedy out cold! What a finish! Huygens is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christiaan Huygens!
An out of breath Christiaan Huygens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Rumbalo.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Rumbalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumbalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rumbalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into range.
Rumbalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kennedy misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Kennedy blocks the low kick.
Rumbalo throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy scores with a nice right hand.
Rumbalo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Reuben Kennedy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumbalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rumbalo throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Rumbalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Rumbalo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reese Rumbalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Rumbalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Rumbalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Rumbalo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kennedy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rumbalo to the mat. Rumbalo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rumbalo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumbalo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rumbalo working a defensive guard here.
Rumbalo has his hands on Kennedy's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Kennedy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rumbalo controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A cross from Kennedy lands.
Rumbalo staying out of range there.
Rumbalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rumbalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumbalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumbalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rumbalo scores with the left hand. Kennedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Rumbalo blocks a jab.
Rumbalo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rumbalo tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kennedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rumbalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Rumbalo defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kennedy there.
Rumbalo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rumbalo gets full guard.
Rumbalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumbalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumbalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennedy. #T4#
Rumbalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rumbalo has momentary wrist control but Kennedy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennedy working some strikes from top position.
Rumbalo wants to sweep here but Kennedy controlling him for the moment.
Rumbalo being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumbalo working a defensive guard here.
Kennedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumbalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Rumbalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reuben Kennedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rumbalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rumbalo trying to control but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy lands with a punch from half guard.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumbalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rumbalo looking to control.
Kennedy working some strikes from top position.
Rumbalo has Kennedy pulled in close to control his posture.
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kennedy postures up in Rumbalo's guard and throws a big left but Rumbalo blocks it.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rumbalo is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Kennedy connects with a couple of short punches.
Rumbalo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kennedy is controlling him.
Rumbalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Rumbalo keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rumbalo has control of Kennedy's left arm, preventing Kennedy from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rumbalo moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Reese Rumbalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumbalo connects with the punch.
Reese Rumbalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumbalo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rumbalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kennedy swings for the body but Rumbalo moves out of range.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Rumbalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Rumbalo rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Rumbalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumbalo lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Rumbalo has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumbalo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rumbalo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Rumbalo against the cage.
Rumbalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Rumbalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rumbalo fails to land.
Rumbalo misses with some punches.
Kennedy has Rumbalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rumbalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Rumbalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Rumbalo controls the action.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rumbalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rumbalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rumbalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumbalo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rumbalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rumbalo 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.
A left and a right from Rumbalo both land. Nice combination.
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!
Rumbalo lands a head shot.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy goes for a double leg but Rumbalo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rumbalo continues to drive forward.
Rumbalo tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rumbalo scores with a leg kick.
#T4##TD2#
Kennedy dives in and scores a takedown into Rumbalo's guard.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rumbalo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rumbalo trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reese Rumbalo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reuben Kennedy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumbalo throws out a powerful jab.
Rumbalo throws out a leg kick but Kennedy moves out of range and Rumbalo only half commits.
Rumbalo lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.
Rumbalo avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Rumbalo feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Rumbalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rumbalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Rumbalo catches Kennedy right on the button with a cross.
Rumbalo takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Rumbalo moved out of range.
Rumbalo throws a big counter combination but Kennedy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumbalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumbalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumbalo appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kennedy fails to land the takedown.
Rumbalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumbalo thumps Kennedy with a low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rumbalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Reese Rumbalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rumbalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Rumbalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Rumbalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reuben Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rumbalo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rumbalo is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling him.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumbalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumbalo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rumbalo breaks the clinch.
Rumbalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumbalo throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Rumbalo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Rumbalo moves into range and clinches up with Kennedy.
A head punch on the inside from Rumbalo fails to land.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbalo.
#BC#
Rumbalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumbalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumbalo as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!#T3#
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rumbalo scores with a counter punch that sends Kennedy to the canvas! Rumbalo smells blood - he's punishing Kennedy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kennedy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reese Rumbalo!
An out of breath Reese Rumbalo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VFC 19 Saturday Sacking
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
Kennedy clobbers Mohammad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mohammad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Mohammad looking to score a takedown here. Kennedy is defending well but Mohammad drives through and ends up in Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kennedy tries to get out of the position.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mohammad landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohammad pulls Kennedy in close to prevent any damage.
Mohammad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kennedy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennedy won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Mohammad pulls Kennedy in close to his closed guard and prevents Kennedy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mohammad controlling Kennedy's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kennedy trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mohammad is pulling down on Kennedy's head. It's preventing any offense from Kennedy, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mohammad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mohammad with a poor takedown
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reuben Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aahil Mohammad.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mohammad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
Kennedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mohammad's head.
Mohammad misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Mohammad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mohammad. Mohammad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Mohammad is rocked!
Kennedy lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Mohammad up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kennedy from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Mohammad's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reuben Kennedy!
Reuben Kennedy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by What!
#CUT#It looks like Reuben Kennedy has been cut.
What lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Kennedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
What shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
What lands a two punch combo.
What misses with the combination.
What throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
What looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well. #TD2#
Kennedy feints and as What raises his hands in defense, Kennedy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
What avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kennedy tries to free his leg and advance position but What is retaining full guard. #ES#
What wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
What uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
#TD2#
Kennedy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. What sprawls well initially but Kennedy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy thows a huge punch but What dodges it nicely.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kennedy is trying to control the action in half guard but What is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kennedy is nestled in close to What, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
What taking some punishment here, with Kennedy in his half guard.
What is trying to stand up here but Kennedy is controlling him well.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but What is defending well.
Kennedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kennedy is nestled in close to What, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Kennedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed What's head.
What looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kennedy throws a strike but What avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kennedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennedy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kennedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy is in close to What's body, working some short punches and elbows.
What is breathing heavily.
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!
Kennedy stands up over What, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#What is rocked!
Kennedy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh What is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
What has momentary wrist control but Kennedy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennedy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! What's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reuben Kennedy!
Our winner, Reuben Kennedy, 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Manchest fails with the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Oliver Manchest has been cut.#TD2#
Kennedy drives through with a takedown into guard. #ROC2#Manchest is rocked!
Kennedy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Manchest is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Manchest's head off the mat! Manchest is out! He's out! Kennedy jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reuben Kennedy!
A relieved looking Reuben Kennedy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Bohr connects with a jab.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bohr.
Bohr misses the body punch
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Niels Bohr has been cut.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Bohr is having none of it.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bohr.
A jab from Bohr misses.
Bohr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
Bohr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Bohr is having none of it.
Bohr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Bohr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bohr cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bohr.
A slow jab from Bohr misses its intended target.
Bohr throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohr slips a straight right by Kennedy.#T1#
Bohr takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kennedy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bohr on his heels. He'll look to pass Bohr's guard now, I'm sure.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bohr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bohr tries to get out of the position.
Kennedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bohr has momentary wrist control but Kennedy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bohr keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Kennedy works over Bohr with some ground and pound from guard.
Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kennedy throwing strikes but missing.
Kennedy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy is working Bohr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bohr trying to control the position.
Kennedy is working Bohr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bohr looking to control.
Kennedy landing some decent shots from guard.
Kennedy chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Kennedy works over Bohr with some ground and pound from guard.
Kennedy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bohr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kennedy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kennedy working over Bohr with some ground and pound. Bohr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kennedy passes into side control, despite Bohr's attempt to control the position.
Kennedy landing strikes.
Kennedy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kennedy cracks Bohr with a big right hand but Bohr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kennedy looks up at the clock and then as Bohr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kennedy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Bohr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohr is trying to escape the position but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kennedy working the ground and pound.
Kennedy lands a few punches from side control.
Kennedy is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT2#Niels Bohr's cut is getting worse.
Bohr is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy controlling the position from side mount.
Kennedy cracks Bohr with a big elbow. #ROC2#Bohr is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reuben Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niels Bohr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
A jab from Bohr misses.
Kennedy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bohr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into Bohr's ribs.
Bohr moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
A jab lands there for Kennedy.#CUT2#Jeez, Niels Bohr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bohr throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Bohr.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Bohr moved out of range.
It looked like Bohr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Niels Bohr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reuben Kennedy!
During a confident post fight interview, Reuben Kennedy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Makkonen defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Makkonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kennedy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makkonen defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy is controlling the pace.
Makkonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennedy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennedy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Kennedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makkonen's head.
Kennedy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kennedy slips a nice elbow through Makkonen's hands, connecting with Makkonen's forehead.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makkonen keeps working.
Kennedy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kennedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Makkonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennedy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennedy wants to control but Makkonen is keeping him busy.
Kennedy throwing shots but Makkonen is blocking nicely.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennedy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Makkonen!
Kennedy landing punches. #ROC#Makkonen is rocked!
Makkonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kennedy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Makkonen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kennedy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kennedy stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reuben Kennedy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Beliukevicius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beliukevicius.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beliukevicius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beliukevicius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Beliukevicius.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
Beliukevicius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Justinas Beliukevicius has been cut.
Beliukevicius misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beliukevicius lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
A jab from Beliukevicius does it's job there.
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!
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beliukevicius counters with a left to the body.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Beliukevicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kennedy moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beliukevicius backwards.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Beliukevicius lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Beliukevicius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beliukevicius wants to break free but Kennedy has control.
Beliukevicius is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Beliukevicius avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage. #TD2#
Kennedy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beliukevicius is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kennedy lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Beliukevicius is rocked!#CUT2#Justinas Beliukevicius's cut is getting worse.
Kennedy slows the pace down in half guard.
Kennedy is nestled in close to Beliukevicius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Beliukevicius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Kennedy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beliukevicius seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kennedy lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Justinas Beliukevicius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kennedy working Beliukevicius over with strikes.
Beliukevicius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Kennedy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kennedy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beliukevicius with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#Jeez, Justinas Beliukevicius's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justinas Beliukevicius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reuben Kennedy! |
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