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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Michaelson (ranked 3920 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Khaan (ranked 4822 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Khaan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendrick Michaelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Khaan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaelson swinging wildly here.
Khaan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Michaelson fails with the takedown
and Khaan counters with a one-two to the body.
Michaelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khaan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Michaelson wants a takedown.
Khaan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michaelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Michaelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Michaelson is breathing heavily.
Michaelson prevents a body shot from Khaan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khaan prevents it.
Michaelson blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Michaelson prevents a body shot from Khaan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Michaelson avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Michaelson blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Khaan.
Michaelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khaan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Michaelson avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaelson's elbow.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaelson controls his hands.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaelson blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan stops a takedown attempt from Michaelson.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Michaelson 's eye.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaelson controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaelson controls his hands.
Khaan tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Khaan pushes Michaelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
That's time! Michaelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khaan clinches with his opponent.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan works on Michaelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan lands a left hand.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
Michaelson is rocked!
It looks like Kendrick Michaelson has been cut.
Khaan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Michaelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khaan lands a big right hand that drops Michaelson! The killer instinct kicks in and Khaan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Khaan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Khaan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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