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Event:
MMA Hype -23-
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead pulls Kent in close to his closed guard and prevents Kent from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent advances position into side control!
Whitehead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitehead keeps working.
Whitehead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Whitehead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whitehead is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whitehead sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whitehead has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Whitehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Kent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitehead is looking to improve his position.
Whitehead is trying to control but can't.
Kent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Whitehead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitehead.#T3#
Kent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitehead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitehead scores with a jab to the head.
Whitehead looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Whitehead cracks Kent with a good jab.
Kent walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Whitehead! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryson Whitehead! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -16-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Kent fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Kent throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kent thinking. #TD2#
Kent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Kent eventually gives up the hold.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kent on the ground.
Kent stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Kent is working for a submission of some sort.
Kent not doing much here.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Kent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kent is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kent is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kent has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carter defend it? Kent steps over the head and cranks it - Carter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Kent!
Christian Carter spoke after the fight, saying 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Cooke. No joy for Kent on that attempt.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Kent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kent tries to clinch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke cracks Kent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooke's waist but Cooke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kent off to one side.
Kent tries to clinch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt.
August Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Kent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke connects with a looping right hand.
Kent walks into a stiff left hand from Cooke.#T1#
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Kent ducks down to avoid it.
Kent is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooke throws a hook but Kent avoids it easily.
Cooke lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kent. Kent circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kent defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Cooke does it's job there.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kent swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kent slips under a jab.
Kent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooke as he jumps to the side.
Kent closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Kent pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Kent takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent misses with a double jab.
Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooke as he connects with a hook.
Cooke connects with a body shot that sends Kent's belly button to the back.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kent misses with a series of wild punches.
Kent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
Cooke misses with a straight left. #T3#
Cooke with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Cooke.
Kent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooke as he connects with a hook.
Kent misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Kent thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick by Kent misses
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range.
Cooke scores with a jab. Kent acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kent slips a straight right by Cooke.
Kent tries to counter with a clinch but Cooke shakes him off and moves away.
Kent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
August Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kent tries to clinch up
and Kent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Cooke misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kent shoots in but Cooke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cooke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kent takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Cooke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kent tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke digs a right hand underneath Kent's ribcage. Kent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cooke cracks Kent with a nice body shot.
Cooke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kent missing with knees to the body.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent takes a shot to the head.
Cooke lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Cooke - that landed with a thud.
Kent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cooke scores with a shoulder strike.
Kent is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nice body punch from Cooke - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Cooke - that landed with a thud.
Cooke lands a right hand.
Cooke digs a right hand into Kent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kent's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooke lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Cooke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooke is working Kent over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Kent misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cooke - that landed with a thud.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke lands a nice uppercut.
Cooke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooke lands a body shot.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooke lands a shot to the body.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Cooke digs a right hand into Kent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kent's gas tank.
August Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kent tries to pull guard but Cooke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Cooke cracks Kent with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Cooke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooke lands with a light punch inside.
Cooke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kent can do to turn this around?
Cooke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Cooke.
A short right from Cooke.
Cooke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cooke as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke lands a body shot.
Cooke lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke lands a body punch.
Kent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Cooke.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooke.
#T4#
Cooke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kent or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooke.
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Kent backwards. #ROC#Kent is rocked!
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Cooke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kent or not.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooke works on Kent's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooke digs a right hand underneath Kent's ribcage. Kent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Cooke.
Cooke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cooke - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Good body shot from Cooke.
Cooke lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Cooke as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Cooke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke lands the left hand.
Cooke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooke connects with a right hand. Kent shakes it off.
Kent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kent takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke throws a shot from downtown. Kent moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cooke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kent.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooke sprawls well. He's pushed Kent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooke as he connects with a hook.
Cooke catches Kent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooke with a jab.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
August Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kent.
Kent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cooke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kent scrambles back to his feet.
Cooke looks to land a combination. Kent sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cooke scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kent tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Cooke connects with a body shot that sends Kent's belly button to the back.
Andy Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cooke closes the distance and pushes Kent back into the cage.
Kent can't get the takedown.
Kent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooke lands a right hand.
Cooke lands a shot to the body.
Cooke cracks Kent with a nice body shot.
Kent is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cooke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kent.
Cooke works on Kent's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Cooke.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooke cracks Kent with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Cooke.
Nice body punch from Cooke.
Cooke lands a body shot in the clinch.
August Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cooke lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cooke.
A short body shot lands from Cooke as the two fighters clinch.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
A right hand to the body from Cooke.
Kent wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooke won't allow it.
#T4#
Kent is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooke to keep the fight standing.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Cooke on the inside.
Kent is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooke to keep the fight standing.
Cooke lands a body shot.
Cooke gets underhooks to prevent Kent's takedown attempt.
Kent misses with a body punch.
Kent is trying to drag Cooke to the mat but Cooke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andy Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Cooke.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Cooke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Thatcherton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kent has time to react.
Thatcherton misses with a body shot.
Thatcherton 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.
Kent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kent takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thatcherton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chuck Thatcherton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Kent is rocked!
Thatcherton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Thatcherton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Thatcherton finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent misses with a takedown #CL#
and Thatcherton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
Kent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thatcherton is defending well.
Kent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thatcherton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chuck Thatcherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kent.
Kent taking a breather.
Thatcherton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thatcherton.
Thatcherton lands a shoulder strike.
Thatcherton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thatcherton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kent stalls.
Thatcherton lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Kent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thatcherton cracks Kent with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kent is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thatcherton rolls with it to try and escape but Kent cranks on the arm and Thatcherton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Kent! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kent closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kent manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Kent is looking to cinch up a triangle. Safwan Ii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kent's body to avoid the submission. Kent has instead reached around Safwan Ii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kent arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Kent! |
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Event:
NextGen 1
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kent wants to counter with a clinch but Shimada pushes him away.
Kent uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kent keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kent counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Shimada clinches. #TD#
Shimada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent is pushing down on Shimada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shimada is fighting to maintain full guard but Kent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kent not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Kent has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Kent passes to full mount!
Kent controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Kent is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Kent won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kent.#T2##TD2#
Kent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent trying to control the position.
Kent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kent looking to control.
Kent is trying to hold Shimada in close to prevent damage but Shimada has managed to pass into half guard.
Shimada prevents Kent from improving his position.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shimada in particular looking to stall.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kent looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kent is positioning himself well to prevent Shimada advancing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kent is staying active underneath Shimada, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kent clinches. #TD#
Shimada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kent uses from the top position.
Kent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kent won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Kent stands up and waves to Shimada to follow him. #CL#
Shimada has closed the distance and engaged Kent in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kent dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL#
Shimada closes the distance and pushes Kent back into the cage.#TD2#
Kent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kent manages to end up in side control.
Shimada throws Kent to one side and escapes!
Shimada doesn't manage to clinch there - Kent circles away.
#CL2#
Kent closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kent gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kent trying to control but Shimada is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kent looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Kent stands up from Shimada's guard - Kent perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shimada swivels and escapes.
Shimada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Kent.#TD#
Shimada manages to pull guard.
Kent won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Kent 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. #SU2#
Kent gets to his feet - Shimada follows without any prompting. #T2#
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shimada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuki Shimada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kent.#CL#
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
Kent jumps guard but Shimada stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kent breaks the clinch.
Kent keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimada tries to clinch
and Kent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Shimada instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kent looking to stall.
Kent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kent is breathing heavily.#TD#
Shimada manages to pull guard.
Kent looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Kent stands up and waves to Shimada to follow him.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Kent pushes him off.
Shimada is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shimada clinches up with Kent and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Kent drags the fight down to the ground.
Kent wants to sweep here but Shimada controlling him for the moment.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kent looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shimada has picked Kent up and slammed him! Kent can't keep hold of the triangle and Shimada manages to pass to side control!
Kent tries to buck Shimada off but Shimada is having none of it.
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 Yuki Shimada 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.#R3##CL2#
Kent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kent stalling in the clinch but Shimada improves position. #TD2#
Kent pulls Shimada into guard.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Kent wants to sweep here but Shimada controlling him for the moment.
Kent pulls Shimada in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent looking to control but Shimada passes into half guard.
#T1#
Shimada not doing much here.
Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Shimada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kent is looking to control Shimada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kent avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kent throws a combination. Shimada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimada as he avoids it easily.
Kent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andy Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada closes the distance but Kent moves to the side
and Kent counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shimada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kent.
Yuki Shimada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kent.#CL#
Shimada closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kent manages to end up in side control.
Shimada throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Shimada tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Kent tries to counter it with a takedown but Shimada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimada darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Kent counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shimada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kent presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimada fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shimada instigates a clinch.
Shimada letting Kent take a breather here.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Kent holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimada drops back down to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Shimada pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Kent decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shimada tries to clinch up but Kent circles away and keeps his distance.
Andy Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent lands with an uppercut that bounces Shimada off the cage and back into range.
Shimada tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kent counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shimada pushes Kent off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Kent circles away.
Kent shoots for a double leg takedown but Shimada sprawls well. He's pushed Kent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kent swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yuki Shimada did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Kent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch but Kent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but Shimada shows good takedown defense.
Shimada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Kent circles away.
Shimada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shimada is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Kent pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kent.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kent swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Shimada moves into the clinch.
Shimada jumps guard but Kent turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kent gets control of Shimada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kent will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Kent working for submissions but it's allowed Shimada to get to half guard.
Kent is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kent wants to control but Shimada is keeping busy.
Kent is controlling Shimada's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kent wants to get back to full guard but Shimada has passed into side control.
Shimada just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shimada wants to control but Kent is keeping him busy.
Kent is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Shimada stalls from top position.#T3#
Yuki Shimada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kent tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shimada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kent counters with a good low kick that Shimada was not able to check. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimada sets himself, and Kent steps forward looking for the clinch! Shimada avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Kent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kent.
Shimada is looking to clinch.
Shimada is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kent tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shimada moves into the clinch.
Shimada fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shimada decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Kent stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shimada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kent dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent wants to counter the offense by Shimada and move into the clinch position.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Kent keeps it at a distance.
Shimada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Shimada gets caught napping as Kent dives in and scores a takedown. Shimada manages to retain guard.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Kent looking to sit in guard and control but Shimada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kent is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent looking to control but Shimada passes into half guard.
#T1#
Shimada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Shimada trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kent wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
Kent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shimada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kent is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Kent looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shimada is taking a breather. Kent says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuki Shimada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
Kent wants to take the fight to the mat but Shimada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yuki Shimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Kent gets control of Shimada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kent will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kent wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Kent is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Shimada advances position into side control!
Kent tries to buck Shimada off but Shimada is having none of it.
Shimada controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimada working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuki Shimada.
I think Shimada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuki Shimada! |
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