Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nascimento 5
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Payton throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.#CL#
Payton clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Payton slowing the pace effectively.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Payton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Payton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Payton'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Payton cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Payton avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Payton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Payton.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.#T2#
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Payton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Payton misses with some punches. #T3#
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Payton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Payton managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Payton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kennedy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payton'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.#T4#
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payton is defending well for now.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Payton throws an elbow but misses.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Payton misses with an elbow over the top.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payton batters Kennedy with a massive right followed by a huge left! Kennedy is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Payton lands a final crushing right hand to drop Kennedy to the mat with a gruesome thud! Payton is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton 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.

Event: SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Rubenstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubenstein misses with a head kick.
Rubenstein throws a front kick that sends Kennedy stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Rubenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubenstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rubenstein tries to work over Kennedy's front leg with a kick but Kennedy checks it.
Rubenstein throws a front kick aimed at Kennedy's knee but Kennedy avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Rubenstein's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡² that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that Kennedy semi-blocks.
Rubenstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Rubenstein and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Rubenstein looks to land a combination. Kennedy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rubenstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein thuds his shin into the meat of Kennedy's side.
Jab by Kennedy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rubenstein.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick. #T2#
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Rubenstein moves away and avoids it.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubenstein falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubenstein is defending well for now.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kennedy prevents Rubenstein from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rubenstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Kennedy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rubenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein tries to land a front kick but Kennedy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rubenstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubenstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennedy at a distance.
Rubenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rubenstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubenstein avoids it.
Rubenstein avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Rubenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rubenstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Rubenstein is breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rubenstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Rubenstein's ribcage.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubenstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kennedy moves out of range as Rubenstein throws a body kick.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Rubenstein
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rubenstein throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Rubenstein is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kennedy is leaning against Rubenstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body.
Rubenstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy gets through Rubenstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy landing knees to the body.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubenstein's face.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kennedy gets through Rubenstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside. #T2#
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body.
Kennedy presses Rubenstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Kennedy. #KD2#
Kennedy drops Rubenstein with a big knee straight up the middle! Rubenstein is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Rubenstein is rocked!
Kennedy fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rubenstein square on the jaw! Damn, Rubenstein is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Averyanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averyanov moves away from the strike by Kennedy. #KD#
Averyanov drops Kennedy with a beautiful combination! Kennedy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Averyanov is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy is holding his hands too far apart here. Averyanov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kennedy is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Averyanov!
An out of breath Andrei Averyanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Kennedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kennedy's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Kennedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.
No joy there for Tantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Tantor lands with a nice combination. Kennedy backs away looking to recover.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Tantor scores with a head kick.
Tantor is pawing at Kennedy, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kennedy's nose. Kennedy is badly hurt! Tantor pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kennedy tries desperately to hold on but Tantor is relentless in his assault! As Kennedy receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tantor away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cobb's efforts to push away.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy working Cobb over with knees to the body.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
A knee to the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennedy working Cobb over with knees to the body.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kennedy walks away with a smile on his face. Cobb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Cobb misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kennedy with a nice calf kick.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Kennedy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kennedy misses the target.
Cobb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Cobb walks straight into a right hand from Kennedy - that's dropped him! Kennedy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cobb from any more punishment! Cobb complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Tonon
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Kennedy takes one on the button.
Dawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
Dawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Dawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Leonzar Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dawkins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins.
Dawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Kennedy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kennedy throws a lazy head kick
and Dawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Dawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though.
Dawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kennedy.
Leonzar Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Kennedy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Kennedy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Kennedy forces Dawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Kennedy is struggling to control the position.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Dawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy. #BC2#
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jason Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins misses the body punch #CL#
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dawkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dawkins looks winded!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawkins misses with a knee to the head.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawkins controls his hands.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kennedy landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Dawkins is rocked!
Dawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy jerks Dawkins's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Dawkins drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kennedy goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kennedy because Dawkins was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lomax
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Kennedy's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.#CL#
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Thomas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thomas lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennedy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Thomas has been cut.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Kennedy pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Thomas cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
Thomas gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kennedy's defenses.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body. #T3#
A short left from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
A short right from Thomas.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Thomas avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kennedy's defenses. #CUT2#Leonzar Kennedy's cut is getting worse.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thomas tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Kennedy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Kennedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas stuns Kennedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Kennedy clinches with his opponent.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Kennedy.
Patrick Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Thomas avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch.
Thomas works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kennedy's brow.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Thomas.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kennedy's brow.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy landing knees to the body. #T3#
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Kennedy.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Leonzar Kennedy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
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 Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Patrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
As Thomas tries to get set, Kennedy tries to push him back and clinch up but Thomas manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Kennedy misses with the body kick
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Kennedy is rocked!#T2#
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy seems to have got his legs back now.
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Thomas connects with a jab.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Kennedy defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Thomas.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Thomas!
A relieved looking Patrick Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Bartz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartz throws a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy tries to land a body kick
and Bartz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartz takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz throws a shot to the body.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Bartz misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
No joy there for Bartz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz. #T1#
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kennedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy walks into a left hand.
Bartz throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kennedy clinches.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bartz as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bartz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Bartz on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Bartz is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bartz avoids the damage to the body.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Kennedy tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Bartz gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the cage.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head. #BC#
Bartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kennedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Bartz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kennedy! Bartz lets Kennedy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Bartz connects with the perfect overhand right and Kennedy falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bartz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lomax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kennedy on the side of the head.
Lomax ducks right into an uppercut from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Kennedy lands a jab to Lomax's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Lomax lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lomax scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range. #T1#
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Lomax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Lomax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kennedy in his tracks. #KD#
Lomax lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Lomax stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy is looking to score with low kicks.
Lomax looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lomax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomax.#T2#
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Lomax keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lomax rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Lomax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lomax misses the target.
A cross from Kennedy lands.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomax sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Kennedy.
Lomax slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Lomax moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Lomax thuds his right hand into Kennedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Lomax misses with a hook.
Lomax misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kennedy misses the target.
Lomax seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Kennedy.#T4#
Lomax throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kennedy.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kennedy can pounce on him.
Kennedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Lomax checks it
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Lomax is wise to it.
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Kennedy's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lomax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Lomax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomax pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch but Lomax improves position.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kennedy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lomax tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.#BC#
Lomax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax misses with a head kick. #T1#
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Lomax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Lomax moves out of range.
Lomax misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lomax up against the cage.
Lomax tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
Lomax lands with a slapping head kick.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Lomax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Kennedy throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Lomax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennedy throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Lomax wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Kennedy seems unphased.
Lomax swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. Lomax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lomax looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Vincent Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomax throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.#T4#
Kennedy throws a jab when Lomax was well out of range.
Kennedy throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lomax throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Lomax sets himself, and Kennedy steps forward looking for the clinch! Lomax avoids it this time.
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Lomax avoids nicely.
Lomax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Lomax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Lomax lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Lomax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
It looked like Lomax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lomax thows a body kick. Kennedy tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy throws a big counter head kick but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Lomax slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy tries to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Lomax blocks a leg kick.
Leonzar Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Lomax.
Decent striking displayed by Lomax there.#T3#
A jab from Lomax misses.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Lomax and move into the clinch position.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomax.
A big left from Lomax misses.
Lomax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Lomax takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Kennedy rushes Lomax and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Lomax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomax's gas tank. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lomax managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lomax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Lomax misses.
A swing and a miss from Lomax.

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 Vincent Lomax.
I think Lomax 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lomax!
A pretty intense looking Vincent Lomax took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tantor.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.#KD2#
Tantor drops Kennedy with a beautiful combination! Kennedy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor lands a head shot.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tantor just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tantor is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tantor tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor working hard to break the clinch.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tantor blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Kennedy'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.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tantor is trying to break free.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tantor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy keeps control of Tantor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling him.#BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Kennedy thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.#T4#
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kennedy connects with the punch.
Tantor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.
Tantor looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.#KD#
Kennedy lands a big right hand that sends Tantor crashing to the mat! Kennedy stays standing though and waves Tantor back to his feet!#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
Tantor walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kennedy swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Christophe.
A nice side step and Kennedy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christophe lands with a cross.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Christophe.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Christophe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christophe digs a good body shot into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Christophe had a free shot at his head there.
Christophe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonzar Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the body
and Christophe counters with a head kick. That will keep Kennedy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Christophe lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Christophe down.
We've been hearing reports that Christophe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Christophe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christophe throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christophe throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christophe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Christophe and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christophe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kennedy eats them both and turns towards Christophe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Christophe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Christophe lands but Kennedy takes it in his stride.
Kennedy takes one to the chin there.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Christophe to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christophe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kennedy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christophe will feel that in the morning.
Christophe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christophe.#T4#
Christophe's corner calls for a 1-2. Christophe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy throws a low kick, looking for Christophe's leg but Christophe calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Christophe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kennedy misses the body punch
and Christophe counters with a thumping low kick.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Christophe.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy moves forwards but Christophe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armand Christophe dominated that round.
That's time! Christophe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kennedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christophe in his tracks.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christophe throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Christophe avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Christophe is looking to counter punch.
Armand Christophe is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christophe.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christophe misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kennedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kennedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christophe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Christophe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christophe lands in his opponent's guard.
Christophe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christophe trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christophe. #T2#
Christophe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christophe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christophe stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Christophe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kennedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Christophe has hold of Kennedy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kennedy seems comfortable defending it but Christophe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kennedy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kennedy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Christophe couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armand Christophe!
A very excited looking Armand Christophe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Kennedy 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Torsten misses its intended target.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torsten with a body shot.
Torsten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Torsten avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Torsten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Torsten avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy gets through Torsten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Torsten lands an elbow just above Kennedy 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Torsten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torsten works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Torsten.
A knee to the head by Kennedy. #CUT2#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Torsten.
A short right from Torsten on the inside.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torsten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
Kennedy looks winded!
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Torsten blocks with his arms.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Torsten lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Torsten.
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torsten.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torsten.
Torsten lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Torsten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torsten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Torsten tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torsten pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torsten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Torsten on the inside.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Torsten lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Torsten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torsten tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Torsten tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Torsten on the inside. #T3#
Torsten lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Torsten finish him?
Torsten lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten lands a big right hand that drops Kennedy! The killer instinct kicks in and Torsten finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Torsten!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten retains his light heavyweight title!
Baldur Torsten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Choke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy misses with the body kick#TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Kennedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennedy defending well though.
Kennedy is doing well to control the position and prevent Choke from advancing to side control.
Kennedy wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kennedy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB#
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Kennedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Choke looking for subs off his back but Kennedy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Choke is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Choke is having none of it.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
Choke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Choke.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Kennedy defends it easily. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle here but Kennedy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Choke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kennedy's best efforts.#SUB#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Choke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kennedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kennedy's back!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kennedy reverses the position brilliantly into Choke's guard! #SUB#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kennedy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kennedy takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kennedy connects with a knee to the head.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Kennedy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennedy after a bit of a struggle.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke can't get the takedown. #T1#
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Choke.
Choke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennedy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choke avoids it.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Choke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Choke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kennedy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Leonzar Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Choke's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Choke! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Montgomery's front leg but catches the back leg as Montgomery tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Montgomery lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Montgomery scores with a punch to the head.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a right hand
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery backing away here, and Kennedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Kennedy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.#T1#
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
Kennedy drops Montgomery with a big knee straight up the middle! Montgomery is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Arniquez Montgomery has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Kennedy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montgomery stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to Montgomery's body. Montgomery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Montgomery hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Higgins vs Torsten
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by Misahawa.
Misahawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Misahawa.
A good leg kick by Kennedy.
Misahawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Misahawa moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Misahawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy is working Misahawa over against the cage.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Misahawa blocks it.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misahawa backwards.
Misahawa'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.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Misahawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misahawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misahawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Our sources have told us that Misahawa has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Misahawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misahawa.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misahawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Misahawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy gets through Misahawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misahawa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Misahawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Misahawa landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Misahawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Misahawa.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misahawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misahawa misses with a punch to the body.
Misahawa is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Misahawa.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Misahawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Misahawa managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
A short right from Kennedy.
Misahawa tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Misahawa avoids it.
Misahawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misahawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misahawa backwards.
Misahawa is working Kennedy over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Misahawa is breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Misahawa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Misahawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
A short left from Kennedy.
Misahawa managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Misahawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Misahawa.
Misahawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misahawa has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Misahawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Misahawa misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misahawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Misahawa.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Misahawa throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Misahawa's head but Misahawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misahawa.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misahawa.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Misahawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misahawa. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Misahawa.
Misahawa misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kennedy. #T1#
Misahawa throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kennedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Misahawa. Misahawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
Misahawa tries to clinch up.
Kennedy connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Misahawa! He's out on his feet! Kennedy rushes in and drops Misahawa with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz v Shabazz
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Higgins misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch position.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kennedy connects with a leg kick.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Higgins connects with an inside leg kick.
Kennedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Higgins misses.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Higgins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Higgins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice 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!
Kennedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgins misses with a body kick. #T3#
Kennedy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Higgins off balance momentarily.
Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higgins drops Kennedy with a huge uppercut! Kennedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Higgins is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Torsten lands with a shot to the body.
Torsten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Torsten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kennedy.
Kennedy jabs Torsten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torsten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range and Torsten settles back down.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torsten.
Torsten misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick from Torsten.
Kennedy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torsten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Kennedy lands.#CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.#T1#
Kennedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Torsten.
Torsten slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torsten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torsten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torsten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Good leg kick by Kennedy. #T2#
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Torsten.
Torsten jabs at Kennedy's body.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torsten lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Torsten throws the kick towards the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Jab from Torsten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten is looking to land body kicks.
Kennedy tried to counter with a leg kick but Torsten avoided it.
Torsten throws a chopping leg kick but Kennedy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kennedy tried to counter with a leg kick but Torsten avoided it.
Torsten just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jab by Kennedy.
Torsten moves away from the strike by Kennedy. #CL#
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torsten is defending well for now.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torsten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torsten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torsten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torsten avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Torsten tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Torsten controls the action.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Torsten.
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torsten misses with a punch to the body.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Torsten misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torsten.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Torsten tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Torsten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Torsten scores with a shoulder strike.
Torsten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torsten avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Torsten tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Torsten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Torsten misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Torsten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Torsten checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torsten is able to avoid easily.
Torsten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten. #T1#
A jab from Torsten misses.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Torsten does no damage.
Torsten is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kennedy rather than just go for the knockout.
Torsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baldur Torsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kennedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Torsten off the cage and back into range.
Torsten misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten. #T2#
Torsten looks to throw a body kick
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torsten throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Torsten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Torsten.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torsten doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it.
Torsten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torsten tries to land a front kick but Kennedy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kennedy throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.#T3#
Torsten defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Torsten misses with a body shot.
Kennedy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Torsten manages to circle out of the way.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten 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.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baldur Torsten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torsten throws out a counter right but Kennedy avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten. #T4#
Torsten misses the shot to the body.
Torsten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kennedy. Kennedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torsten throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.
Torsten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kennedy throws a hook but Torsten avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torsten! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torsten!
Torsten blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Torsten scores with a jab. Kennedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Good shot there by Torsten.
A slow jab from Torsten misses its intended target.
Kennedy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kennedy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torsten - the referee stops the clock and Kennedy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torsten. Kennedy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torsten misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Torsten throws a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torsten.
Torsten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A jab from Torsten misses.
Kennedy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torsten if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Torsten.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torsten! But no joy.#T2#
Torsten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Torsten throws a leg kick which misses Kennedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Kennedy tries to avoid it.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Torsten.
As Torsten tries to get set, Kennedy tries to push him back and clinch up but Torsten manages to avoid the attempt.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torsten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torsten just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.#T3#
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Torsten replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kennedy blocks it well.
Torsten misses with a hook to the body
and Kennedy counters with a low kick, right behind Torsten 's knee.
Torsten throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torsten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torsten throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torsten throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Kennedy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Torsten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torsten.
Torsten throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Torsten misses with the body kick
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Torsten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the body from Torsten misses
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torsten lands a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torsten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Torsten. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Torsten takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torsten.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torsten. Torsten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Torsten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy.
Kennedy motions for Torsten to come forward. Kennedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy sizes up Torsten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Torsten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.#T1#
Torsten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kennedy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Torsten avoids it.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torsten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torsten misses with a straight right.
Kennedy lands a jab to the head.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
A big left from Torsten misses. #T2#
Torsten looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range.
Torsten digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torsten lands a body shot.
Kennedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torsten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Torsten moved out of range.
Torsten scores with a push kick.#T3#
Kennedy throws out a leg kick but Torsten moves out of range and Kennedy only half commits.
Torsten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torsten throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Torsten scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torstens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Torsten looks to throw a body kick
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Torsten connects with the punch.
Torsten looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Torsten moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Torsten.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Torsten misses with a body kick.
Torsten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Torsten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torsten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Torsten is looking to land body kicks.
Torsten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torsten throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
Torsten throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Torsten circles away. #T1#
Torsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Torsten misses its intended target.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Torsten.
Torsten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kennedy. That did some damage!
Torsten misses with a kick to the body.
Torsten throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torsten misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Leonzar Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Torsten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torsten connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torsten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torsten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice cross by Torsten.
A nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Torsten circles away and keeps his distance.
Torsten ducks right into an uppercut from Kennedy.
Torsten scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torsten.
Torsten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Torsten swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
Torsten looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Kennedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torsten scores with a leg kick.
Torsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Torsten manages to circle out of the way.
Kennedy checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Torsten misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Kennedy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Torsten misses with a straight right.
Kennedy tried to counter with a leg kick but Torsten avoided it.
Kennedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Torsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torsten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldur Torsten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torsten winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Baldur Torsten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy 4
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
Choke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Choke takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Kennedy pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Kennedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Choke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Kennedy is quick to defend against it.
Choke defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
Choke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Choke moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Kennedy is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Choke shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke with a poor takedown
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choke has a takedown stuffed.
Kennedy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Choke moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
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!#SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Choke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.#SUB#
Kennedy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennedy has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennedy defends well.#SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kennedy passes into side control. #T4#
Kennedy gets to mount! Choke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kennedy controlling his opponent.
Choke tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Kennedy controlling from the full mount.
Choke is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
That's time! Choke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Choke or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy, which made it look bad.
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Choke at a distance. #CL2#
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Choke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennedy after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Choke avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chokes head.
Kennedy lands a good knee to the midsection. Choke won't want to take too many of those.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Choke takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Kennedy landing knees to the head.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Choke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy has Choke pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Choke is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kennedy - that's hurt Choke badly! Oh, another knee lands and Choke is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Choke doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Leonzar Kennedy!
Leonzar Kennedy is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kennedy darts in trying to clinch
and Dungey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dungey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dungey misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dungey checks a leg kick.
A jab from Dungey does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.#T1#
Dungey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the head.
Dungey throws a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy tests Dungey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Eric Dungey has been cut.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Dungey.
Dungey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dungey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws the left hand but Dungey avoids the punch easily.
Dungey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dungey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kennedy.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dungey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dungey misses with a double jab.
Kennedy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dungey blocks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dungey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Dungey misses.
Kennedy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Kennedy tests Dungey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dungey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Kennedy catches Dungey right on the button with a cross.
Dungey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Dungey. Dungey gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonzar Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy takes a swing at Dungey's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dungey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Dungey scores with a body shot.
Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dungey counters with a three punch combo that has Kennedy backing up. Kennedy nods at Dungey to acknowledge the strikes.
Dungey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kennedy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Dungey avoids them all with ease.
Dungey walks into a stiff left hand from Kennedy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kennedy throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kennedy rushes Dungey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dungey is defending well for now.
Dungey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dungey blocking some punches.
Dungey blocking some punches.
Dungey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dungey scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Kennedy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dungey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dungey in his tracks.
Good work by Dungey as he checks the leg kick.
Dungey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kennedy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Dungey thows a leg kick but Kennedy checks it
and Kennedy scores with a counter punch that sends Dungey to the canvas! Kennedy smells blood - he's punishing Dungey with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dungey has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH:77
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Klose fails with the takedown#CL#
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Heinrich Klose has been cut.
Kennedy connects with a knee to the head.
Klose pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Klose fails to land.
Klose goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Klose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klose throws a body kick that misses.
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klose on the side of the head.
Klose fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klose fails to land the takedown.
Leonzar Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Klose.#T1#
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klose with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
Klose looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Klose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennedy misses with a body shot
and Klose counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
A little jabbing left from Klose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Klose shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Klose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Klose.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Klose ducks down to avoid it.
Klose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Klose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Heinrich Klose's cut even more.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Klose.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Klose.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klose.#T3#
Kennedy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
Klose wants to clinch.#CL2#
Klose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Klose.
Klose lands an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klose.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Klose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Klose blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klose.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Klose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Klose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klose.
Klose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Klose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klose's gas tank.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Klose avoids the damage to the body.
Klose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klose swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Klose'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.#R2#
Klose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klose's head backwards.
Klose throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to Klose's body. Klose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Klose is just out of range.
Klose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kennedy defends it well.
Heinrich Klose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy misses with a low kick as Klose jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kennedy. #T1#
Kennedy scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Klose throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
It appears Kennedy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Klose slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klose throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Heinrich Klose's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Klose shoots in for a double leg but Kennedy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kennedy is looking to counter the offense by Klose and move into the clinch.#T2#
Klose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.#CL2#
Klose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klose throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Klose is breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klose backwards. #BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy with the inside leg kick.
Kennedy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Klose walks into a left hand. #CUT#Heinrich Klose's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klose appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Klose ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Klose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonzar Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Klose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Klose.
Klose dives in for a single leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Kennedy.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heinrich Klose's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Higgins misses
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Kennedy counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kennedy fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgins in the body.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Higgins misses.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kennedy lands with a cross.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Higgins moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick. #T2#
Higgins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
As Kennedy looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Kennedy just gets out of the way.
Higgins takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Higgins has knocked Kennedy down with a huge combo! Higgins steps away and waves a wobbly Kennedy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonzar 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!
Kennedy ducks into an uppercut from Higgins and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Water vs Dankovic
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
The Gaul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Gaul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gaul.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kennedy.
The Gaul scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
The Gaul misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by The Gaul.
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and The Gaul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Gaul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but The Gaul moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Gaul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
The Gaul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Gaul misses the body punch
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Gaul throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Gaul throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy throwing a counter right hand but The Gaul manages to avoid it.
The Gaul misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling The Gaul to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kennedy misses with the body kick
and The Gaul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Gaul misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gaul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Gaul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Kennedy throws a shot to the body.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gaul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kennedy can pounce on him.
The Gaul is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Gaul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy. #T3#
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but The Gaul moved out of range.
The Gaul throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Gaul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Gaul.
Some bone on bone action there as Kennedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kennedy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Gaul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
The Gaul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Gaul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy blocks a jab.#T4#
The Gaul misses with a straight left.
Kennedy throwing a counter right hand but The Gaul manages to avoid it.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Gaul misses with an uppercut
and The Gaul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Gaul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
Kennedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kennedy walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gaul misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a series of strikes. The Gaul will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#The Gaul is rocked!
Kennedy cracks The Gaul with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends The Gaul tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kennedy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! The Gaul is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andersson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andersson misses with a body shot
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
Kennedy swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Andersson throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Andersson misses
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy throws a big counter head kick but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Stefan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Andersson.#T2#
Andersson throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kennedy connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy lands a left hand. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Andersson wants to clinch#KD2#
and Kennedy counters with a head kick that drops Andersson to the mat! Andersson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Andersson is rocked!#T3#
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Andersson misses with a body shot
and Kennedy counters with a thumping low kick.
Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Kennedy seems unphased.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Andersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kennedy has wrist control.
Andersson postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Andersson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Andersson postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar 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.#R2##TD#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Andersson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Andersson.
Andersson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Andersson is putting a hurting on Kennedy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Andersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kennedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andersson throws a strike aimed at the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Andersson tries to score with some ground and pound. Kennedy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Andersson 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.#T1#
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
Andersson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kennedy can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Kennedy is defending the strikes.
Andersson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kennedy dodges the ground and pound from Andersson.#T2#
Andersson in side control, throwing shots but Kennedy defends.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Kennedy is defending the strikes.
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
Kennedy taking a bit of punishment here - Andersson scoring with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Leonzar Kennedy's cut even more.
Andersson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kennedy wants to control but Andersson postures up.#SUB#
Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Kennedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Andersson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kennedy is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Andersson throwing strikes but Kennedy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Stefan Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Andersson looks to land a strike but Kennedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson looking to control. #SUB#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kennedy content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Andersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andersson's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Kennedy landing knees to the head.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Andersson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kennedy lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Andersson tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson dives in and grabs Kennedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on Andersson's head and hops out.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Kennedy cracks Andersson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kennedy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andersson to stand back up!
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kennedy circles away.#CL2#
Kennedy moves into the clinch.#T2#
A short right from Kennedy.
Kennedy gets through Andersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andersson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kennedy jerks Andersson's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Andersson drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kennedy goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kennedy because Andersson was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Yi vs Escalante
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but The Gaul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Gaul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and The Gaul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by The Gaul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Gaul.
The Gaul throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Gaul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from The Gaul.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from The Gaul.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
The Gaul throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy is looking for a counter combo.
The Gaul with a nice cross.
Kennedy misses with a right hand
and The Gaul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Gaul has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Gaul scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as The Gaul controls the action.
The Gaul misses with a body punch.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The Gaul stalling in the clinch but Kennedy improves position.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Gaul works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
The Gaul scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but The Gaul is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Gaul.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Gaul.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but The Gaul avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head. #KD2#
Kennedy tumbles to the floor! The Gaul threw a big shot that dropped him and now The Gaul is on top looking to finish! Kennedy has guard but can he survive?! #ROC2#Kennedy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Kennedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Gaul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kennedy seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kennedy controlling the position.
Kennedy controls The Gaul momentarily but The Gaul frees himself.
The Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kennedy checks a low kick from The Gaul.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by The Gaul.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Kennedy lands a big head kick that sends The Gaul tumbling to the mat! Kennedy takes a step backwards and waves The Gaul back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#The Gaul is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Crixus The Gaul has been cut.
The Gaul 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.
The Gaul misses with a few strikes there.
The Gaul is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Gaul seems to have recovered his senses.
The Gaul is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Gaul.
Kennedy tries to bum rush The Gaul with a series of wild strikes but The Gaul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. The Gaul saw that one coming.
The Gaul throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
The Gaul moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crixus The Gaul dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The Gaul throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Gaul is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Gaul.
A short left from The Gaul.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Gaul is defending well for now.
The Gaul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Gaul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as The Gaul controls the action.
The Gaul slows down the pace here.
The Gaul has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Gaul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Gaul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kennedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
The Gaul throws a head punch that misses.
The Gaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
A short right from The Gaul on the inside.
The Gaul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Gaul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Gaul.
A short right from Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Gaul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
The Gaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Gaul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
The Gaul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by The Gaul.
The Gaul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
The Gaul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Gaul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kennedy on the side of the head.
The Gaul misses with a hook
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Gaul scores with a one two! Kennedy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from The Gaul is predictable there
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Gaul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - The Gaul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Gaul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and The Gaul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Kennedy is rocked!#T3#
Kennedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Gaul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennedy scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Gaul is out of range.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Gaul drops Kennedy with a huge uppercut! Kennedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. The Gaul is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crixus The Gaul!
A very excited looking Crixus The Gaul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Bissainthe
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1#
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Van Buren gets a clinch.
Van Buren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Van Buren pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Buren won't want to take too many of those.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Van Buren throws knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Van Buren tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy. #BC#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kennedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.#T1#
Kennedy jabs at Van Buren's body.
Kennedy blocks the body kick.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Buren feints a jab promting Kennedy to slip. Van Buren then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kennedy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Buren keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kennedy duly obliges.
Kennedy sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Kennedy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.#T3#
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kennedy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kennedy throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Kennedy throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Van Buren darts in and clinches Kennedy up against the cage.
Van Buren lands a good knee to the midsection. Kennedy won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Van Buren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Buren leaning against his opponent.
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Van Buren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kennedy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Kennedy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
It looked like Kennedy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Buren.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Buren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Kennedy seems unphased.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Van Buren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Van Buren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Kennedy throws a lazy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kennedy thinking.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Van Buren throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren scores with a push kick.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren scores with a nice body kick.
Kennedy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Buren counters with a solid body kick.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kennedy rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Buren throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Buren is looking to clinch.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Kennedy throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren lands with a nice combination. Kennedy backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Buren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Kennedy.
Van Buren thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Kennedy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Van Buren tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Van Buren drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage. #T1#
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Van Buren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Buren keeps control of Kennedy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
A short body shot lands from Van Buren as the two fighters clinch.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Van Buren is trying to maintain a safe position but Kennedy gets an underhook and turns Van Buren into the cage.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonzar Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Buren.
Van Buren managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Van Buren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Van Buren pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Van Buren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Buren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy connects with a knee to the head.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Buren or not.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy. #T3#
Van Buren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Buren avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren is trying to stall.
Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Buren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kennedy is defending well for now.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy presses Van Buren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy presses Van Buren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonzar Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Buren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Garcia
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
Lomax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Lomax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Lomax misses with a leg kick
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Lomax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Kennedy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Lomax misses with a shot to the body
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomax misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lomax there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Lomax cracks Kennedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Lomax misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Kennedy counters with a nice right hand that sends Lomax toppling to the canvas! Lomax scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kennedy finish him?!#ROC2#Lomax is rocked!
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!
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Lomax throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Lomax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Lomax counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax counters with an outside leg kick.
Lomax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Lomax gets a clinch.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lomax blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Lomax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lomax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lomax's face. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Lomax has been cut.
Lomax is breathing heavily.
Kennedy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy working Lomax over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses. #KD2#
Kennedy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lomax sprawling to the canvas! Lomax rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kennedy finish him?!
Oh Lomax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lomax flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lomax is out cold! Kennedy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonzar Kennedy!
The defeated Vincent Lomax had this to say: 'God dammit'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage. #T1#
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
Zimmerman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kennedy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy trying to control here. #SUB#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman. #SUB#
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman. #T3#
Zimmerman tries to pass to full mount but Kennedy defends it. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Zimmerman trying to work for an americana but Kennedy has managed to regain full guard.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kennedy won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well. #SUB#
Zimmerman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kennedy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zimmerman but great work by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman being controlled for a moment.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kennedy jumps into side control!
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep but Kennedy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman regains half guard.#T3#
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kennedy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimmerman missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to sweep but Kennedy has passed to side control!
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman strikes from the bottom but Kennedy takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zimmerman shoots and misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Kennedy drops Zimmerman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zimmerman looks back up at him and smiles so Kennedy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman shoots and misses
and Kennedy counters with a huge right that knocks Zimmerman out cold! Kennedy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 172 Kennedy v Izanagi
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Izanagi tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it.
Kennedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kennedy clobbers Izanagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Kennedy gets tackled into the cage by Izanagi. Izanagi maintains the clinch.
Kennedy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Izanagi.
Izanagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Izanagi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Izanagi fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Izanagi is defending well for now.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Izanagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've been informed that Izanagi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Izanagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi lands a left hand.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Izanagi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Izanagi.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi scores with a hook to the body.
Izanagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kennedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izanagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izanagi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Izanagi prevents a body shot from Kennedy. #T2#
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Izanagi throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body.
Izanagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izanagi pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Izanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Izanagi presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Izanagi avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Izanagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Izanagi or not.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body.
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Izanagi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Izanagi as the two fighters clinch.
Izanagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Izanagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Izanagi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Izanagi on the inside.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Izanagi. #T4#
Izanagi working aggressively here.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Izanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy working Izanagi over with knees to the body.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Izanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Izanagi lands a left hand.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Izanagi throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Izanagi tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Izanagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Izanagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Izanagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Izanagi saw that one coming.
Izanagi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Kennedy.
Izanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
And Izanagi responds with a good body kick, but Kennedy manages to step out the way in time.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Izanagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi.
Izanagi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Izanagi slips the punch.
Izanagi throws a big counter head kick but Kennedy avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Izanagi's head but Izanagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Izanagi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Izanagi misses with a body shot.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
Kennedy throws an off balance right hand
and Izanagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Izanagi lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Izanagi closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Izanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Izanagi as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izanagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Izanagi avoids the damage to the body.
Izanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Sora Izanagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Izanagi. #ROC2#Kennedy is rocked!
Izanagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Izanagi.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Izanagi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kennedy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kennedy drops to his knees and Izanagi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sora Izanagi!
An out of breath Sora Izanagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 159 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Dinapoli throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dinapoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Dinapoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinapoli avoids it.#T1#
Dinapoli digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
Dinapoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinapoli or not.
Dinapoli presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Kennedy pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinapoli is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinapoli.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinapoli is defending well for now.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a left hand.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Dinapoli.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.#T3#
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dinapoli blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dinapoli lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinapoli avoids it.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy stalling.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinapoli managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
A short right from Dinapoli.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Dinapoli's ribcage. Dinapoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy'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 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinapoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Kennedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Kennedy.#T1#
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinapoli scoring well with a low kick there.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinapoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Dinapoli cracks Kennedy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dinapoli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kennedy to stand back up!
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target. #T2#
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kennedy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kennedy looks to clinch but Dinapoli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kennedy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA XS5 De Minaur v Tonon
Date: Aug 19, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy scores with a punch to the head.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudeson.
Kennedy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dudeson feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Dudeson misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Dudeson throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudeson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dudeson throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Dudeson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy throws a jab when Dudeson was well out of range.
Dudeson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dudeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dudeson scores with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Dudeson throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudeson is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Dudeson breaks away and moves out of range.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudeson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Dudeson moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Dudeson takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Dudeson.
Dudeson connects with a body shot that sends Kennedy's belly button to the back.
Dudeson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy throws a hook but Dudeson avoids it easily.
Dudeson misses with a low kick.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dudeson connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off.
Dudeson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
Kennedy walks into a left hand.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudeson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudeson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kennedy Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Dudeson is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonzar Kennedy!
In defeat, Dude Dudeson stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.

Event: CMMA 134 Koko v Kennedy
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Koko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tapu Koko has been cut.
Koko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koko manages to avoid it.
Kennedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koko lands a really nice looking cross but Kennedy seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Koko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koko throws a solid leg kick but Kennedy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koko.
Kennedy tries to bum rush Koko with a series of wild strikes but Koko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Koko.
Koko tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Koko back against the cage.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Koko's ribcage.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koko or not.
Koko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Koko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koko working aggressively here.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koko is trying to stall.
Kennedy lands a body shot.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koko has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy working Koko over with knees to the body.
Koko is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy. #T2#
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koko is defending well for now.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Koko backwards.
Koko lands a body punch.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Koko gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koko or not.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Koko blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Koko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koko looking to slow down the pace here.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Koko is rocked!#CUT2#Tapu Koko's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Koko.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koko backwards.
Oh Koko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Koko to his knees! Kennedy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 123 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dinapoli with a body shot.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Dinapoli.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.#KD#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Dinapoli ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kennedy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joe Dinapoli, 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.

Event: CMMA 113 Obaminator v Dias
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambeau at a distance.
Rambeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rambeau throws a lazy body kick
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rambeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rambeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rambeau.
Kennedy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Rambeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Rambeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rambeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.#KD#
Rambeau lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Rambeau stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Rambeau saw that one coming.
It appears Rambeau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rambeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Rambeau's head.
Rambeau tries to clinch
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rambeau misses the target.
Rambeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambeau moves away.
Rambeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Rambeau misses.
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Rambeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Rambeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
An attempted straight right counter from Rambeau misses the target.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rambeau throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Rambeau catches Kennedy right on the button with a cross.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
Rambeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rambeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rambeau looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Rambeau saw that one coming.
Rambeau is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rambeau moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rambeau.
Rambeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambeau is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kennedy counters with a huge left! Rambeau is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kennedy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rambeau from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kennedy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 104
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy lands with an overhand left.
Tanaka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kennedy. Kennedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kennedy with a body shot.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanaka, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanaka misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a one-two to the body.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy scores with a counter punch that sends Tanaka to the canvas! Kennedy smells blood - he's punishing Tanaka with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tanaka has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 93 Switzer vs Obaminator
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Artag.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Artag.
Kennedy sets himself, and Artag steps forward looking for the clinch! Kennedy avoids it this time.
Artag throws a leg kick but Kennedy checks it.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Artag moved out of range nicely.
Artag connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Kennedy's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Togoldor Artag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Artag's head.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Artag's ribs.
Artag throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Artag uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Artag tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kennedy is able to avoid easily.
Artag explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#KD#
Kennedy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Artag sprawling to the canvas! Artag rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kennedy finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Togoldor Artag has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Artag ducked under it nicely.
Artag appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Artag fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kennedy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Kennedy drops Artag with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Artag looks back up at him and smiles so Kennedy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Artag is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artag scores with a push kick.
Kennedy cracks Artag with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Artag falls to his knees and Kennedy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA84 Hallbjornsson Magomedov
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Martinez rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Martinez tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Nice elbow from Martinez.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kennedy's brow.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.
Martinez looks winded!
A short right from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
We've been informed that Martinez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Martinez blocks with his arms.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Kennedy has Martinez pressed against the cage.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martinez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martinez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez throws out a counter right but Kennedy avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.#CL2#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands. #T3#
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martinez tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy stalling against the cage. #T4#
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Kennedy pushes Martinez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head. #BC#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Kennedy throwing a counter right hand but Martinez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kennedy lands an overhand right.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.
Kennedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martinez in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Martinez falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Kennedy swings for the body but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Dinapoli to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dinapoli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
Dinapoli closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
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!
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kennedy's hands.
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Dinapoli connects with a body shot.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Some wild striking there from Dinapoli.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Dinapoli avoids nicely.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennedy has time to react.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Dinapoli moves into range and clinches up with Kennedy.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli prevents Kennedy from breaking the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinapoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy looking to stall.
Kennedy taking a breather.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Dinapoli pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinapoli.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a shot to the body.
Kennedy looks winded!
Dinapoli lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage. #BC2#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dinapoli clinches with his opponent.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Dinapoli is controlling him.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dinapoli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dinapoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinapoli cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Dinapoli lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinapoli as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Dinapoli is rocked!#CL#
Dinapoli forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennedy's efforts to push away.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Dinapoli. #T1#
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dinapoli as the two fighters clinch.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe Dinapoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Dinapoli's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dinapoli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dinapoli up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinapoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli lands with a left to the head.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Dinapoli managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dinapoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinapoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dinapoli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Dinapoli had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kennedy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Dinapoli with a jab.
Dinapoli punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Dinapoli scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a huge left! Kennedy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dinapoli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kennedy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dinapoli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 65 Platt vs Wayne
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Bartz closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy presses Bartz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartz is keeping busy.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bartz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartz avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy gets through Bartz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz. #T1#
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bartz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kennedy can turn it around.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartz tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kennedy.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Bartz closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartz blocks a jab.
Bartz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kennedy works Bartz's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz tries to clinch up.
Bartz tries to clinch but Kennedy moves away
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy thuds a left hand into Bartz's body.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Bartz is out of range.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bartz moves to clinch but Kennedy breaks away
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.#T3##CL#
Bartz clinches.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartz is looking to clinch.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.#CL#
Bartz moves into the clinch.
Bartz tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Kennedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Kennedy stalls.
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but Bartz is blocking nicely.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Bartz's cut.
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##CL#
Bartz has managed to clinch.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bartz.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartz is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Chad Bartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartz has Kennedy pressed against the cage, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bartz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bartz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz. #CL#
Bartz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Bartz throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennedy's efforts to push away.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bartz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz. #BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range. #T3#
Bartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Bartz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kennedy on the side of the head.
Bartz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartz darts in trying to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Bartz darts in trying to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range. #CL#
Kennedy tries to keep at a distance but Bartz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy trying to stall but Bartz improves his position.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bartz moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz misses with some punches.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Bartz lands a right hand. #BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kennedy misses with a hook. Bartz ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartz tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartz.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartz wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartz with a body shot.
Bartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartz slips under a jab from Kennedy.#CL#
Bartz darts in and clinches Kennedy up against the cage.#T1#
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bartz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bartz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Kennedy looking to stall. #T2#
Bartz blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
A knee to the head by Kennedy.
Bartz misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bartz blocking some punches.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartz lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy is working Bartz over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Bartz's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartz.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kennedy.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Bartz is rocked!
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonzar Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 56 Carter vs Malayon
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Rizzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rizzo. #CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
A little feinted left hand from Kennedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.
Rizzo misses with a double jab
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Rizzo is rocked!
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Kennedy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rizzo! Kennedy lets Rizzo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rizzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Kennedy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rizzo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rizzo is out cold! Kennedy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 47 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzacarini lands with an overhand left.
Kennedy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Yohansson Buzacarini has been cut.
Buzacarini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Buzacarini.
Buzacarini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Buzacarini lands a body shot.
Buzacarini misses with a body shot.
Buzacarini takes one to the side of the head.
Buzacarini moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Buzacarini misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buzacarini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buzacarini swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Buzacarini lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.
Buzacarini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buzacarini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buzacarini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buzacarini misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kennedy throws a hook but Buzacarini blocks it.
Buzacarini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy throws the left hand but Buzacarini avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Buzacarini.
Buzacarini ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Buzacarini throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Buzacarini dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!
Buzacarini misses with a looping right.
Buzacarini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buzacarini.
Buzacarini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buzacarini misses with a straight right.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
Buzacarini misses with a double jab.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Buzacarini misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Buzacarini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buzacarini misses the jab.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buzacarini lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Buzacarini misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kennedy misses.
Buzacarini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buzacarini misses with a wild body shot.
Yohansson Buzacarini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buzacarini throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Buzacarini cracks Kennedy with an open hand slap.
A nice combination there by Buzacarini.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buzacarini moves away.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Buzacarini scores with a body shot.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buzacarini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Buzacarini. #T3#
Buzacarini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buzacarini misses with a body shot.
Buzacarini looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to Buzacarini's body. Buzacarini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buzacarini is breathing heavily.
Kennedy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buzacarini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Buzacarini's head.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Buzacarini moves out of range.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buzacarini.
Buzacarini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Buzacarini is just out of range.
Kennedy scores with a hook.#CUT2#Yohansson Buzacarini's cut is getting worse.
Buzacarini swings widly with a right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buzacarini manages to avoid it.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Buzacarini.
Kennedy steps in with a hook that catches Buzacarini right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kennedy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Buzacarini looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!
Yohansson Buzacarini spoke after the fight, saying 'zero confidence'.

Event: CMMA 34 Dawn vs Carter
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Stein.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Stein lands a head shot.
Von Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Von Stein has been cut.
Von Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Von Stein works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Von Stein throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Von Stein drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kennedy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Von Stein's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: FFS 18: Crystal River
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy punishes Akerfeldt's body with a nice straight punch.
Akerfeldt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy tests Akerfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Akerfeldt closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Akerfeldt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kennedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akerfeldt is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Kennedy is posturing up here but Akerfeldt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kennedy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kennedy has to tap! Slick submission there by Akerfeldt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bjorn Akerfeldt thanked Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: FFS 11: Fellsmere
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clones Jr under the eye.
Kennedy thuds his right hand into Clones Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy presses Clones Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clones Jr is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy connects with a nice looking jab. #KD2#
Kennedy lands a big uppercut and Clones Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Clones Jr looks OK. Kennedy waves Clones Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#Clones Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Clones Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy dances in with a quick combination. Clones Jr is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kennedy snaps Clones Jr's head back. Clones Jr stumbles backwards against the ropes. Kennedy steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Clones Jr's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Clones Jr just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonzar Kennedy!

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