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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Kenard misses.
Kenard walks into a left hand. #TD#
Kenard gets a double leg takedown into Manners's guard.
Kenard looking to pass the guard.
Kenard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenard passes Manners's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kenard working over Manners with some ground and pound. Manners looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenard is pressing down on Manners's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manners is holding on for now. #ES2#
Manners has one foot on Kenard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Manners digs a good body shot into Kenard's ribs.#T1#
Manners throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Kenard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Kenard manages to break the clinch.
Manners throws out a loose jab but Kenard uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kenard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kenard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kenard controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kenard is trying to work for a kimura but Manners is defending well.
Manners is trying to escape back to his feet but Kenard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2#
Kenard lands a nice forearm strike.
Manners can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kenard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manners wants to control but Kenard postures up.#SUB#
Kenard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manners is letting Kenard control him for a moment. #T3#
Manners is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kenard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kenard cracks Manners with a big right hand but Manners just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Manners tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kenard tries for a kimura but Manners is defending well.
Manners sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manners's head.
Manners tries to kick Kenard off but Kenard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kenard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manners is trying to stand up here but Kenard is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kenard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manners wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manners misses with an uppercut.
Manners tests Kenard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kenard dominated that round.
That's time! Kenard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Kenard moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kenard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenard ducks under a wild hook from Manners.
Manners looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Kenard pushes Manners up against the cage in a clinch.
Manners fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manners struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenard controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kenard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kenard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kenard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manners can't fight it off and eventually Kenard manages to take the fight to the floor. Manners looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kenard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Kenard trying to control the position from guard on top but Manners is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenard won't allow Manners to sweep him here.
Kenard throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenard preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manners keeping full guard, as Kenard tries to pass.
Kenard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kenard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kenard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Manners throws an overhand right that drops Kenard like a sack of potatoes! Manners dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitoco Manners!
Vitoco Manners bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Johnny Kenard had this to say: 'Bow in grace'. |
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Event:
CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Kenard takes one on the button.
Johnny Kenard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kenard instigates a clinch.
Kenard is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenards head.
Kenard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Hale. #ROC#Kenard is rocked!
Hale lands a big right hand that drops Kenard! The killer instinct kicks in and Hale finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We come from the land of the ice and snow
From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow
Thank you to all the fans & please do check out White Gorilla (1529) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'.
Johnny Kenard was interviewed post fight and said 'Bow in grace'. |
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Event:
CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenard is defended easily by Lekobe.
Lekobe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lekobe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenard tries to sprawl out of it but Lekobe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lekobe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenard as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kenard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kenard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lekobe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenard.
Kenard is trying to control the action in half guard but Lekobe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Kenard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kenard looking to finish Lekobe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lekobe!#SUB2#
Kenard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kenard is working for a guillotine from mount but Lekobe frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Kenard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lekobe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lekobe and Kenard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Lekobe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kenard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Kenard tries for a kimura but Lekobe is defending well. #SUB2#
Kenard tries for a kimura but Lekobe is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenard working the ground and pound.
Lekobe pushes Kenard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kenard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Kenard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lekobe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lekobe pushes Kenard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kenard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kenard is looking to take a break and control but Lekobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.
Lekobe is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kenard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lekobe, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kenard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kenard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lekobe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kenard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kenard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lekobe but Lekobe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenard fails with the takedown.#TD#
Lekobe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lekobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lekobe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kenard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lekobe has managed to get both his arms back between Kenard's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenard looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenard, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kenard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenard striking off his back but it's not causing Lekobe any problems.
Lekobe wants to control from the top but Kenard keeps moving.
Kenard is trying to control the position but Lekobe postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lekobe as he avoids it easily.
Kagiso Lekobe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kenard.
Kenard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lekobe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenard tries to sprawl out of it but Lekobe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenard misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Kenard shoots in and bounces Lekobe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lekobe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kenard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lekobe's head.
Kenard is pushing down on Lekobe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lekobe is fighting to maintain full guard but Kenard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lekobe wants to control but Kenard is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kenard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lekobe defends it well. #T3#
Lekobe tries to roll over but Kenard keeps him under control.
Kenard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lekobe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kenard thows a huge punch but Lekobe dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenard working Lekobe over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kenard is looking for a kimura here.
Kenard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lekobe trying to control but Kenard postures up.
Kenard trying to control the action but Lekobe is working from the bottom.
Kenard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kagiso Lekobe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenard shoots for a takedown but Lekobe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kenard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lekobe to the ground. Kenard is now in Lekobe's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kenard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kenard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lekobe pinned against the cage. Lekobe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lekobe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kenard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kenard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lekobe.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown but Lekobe shows good takedown defense.
Lekobe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenard sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lekobe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lekobe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kenard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lekobe is retaining full guard.
Kenard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kenard with a nice head shot there.
Lekobe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Kenard from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenard wants to pass the guard but Lekobe is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lekobe gets caught flat footed, as Kenard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lekobe looking to control.
Johnny Kenard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lekobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenard postures up.
Kenard with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Kenard wants to stand but Lekobe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lekobe is keeping the position for now.
Lekobe pulls Kenard in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnny Kenard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenard just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kenard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lekobe to the mat! Lekobe manages to get full guard.
Kenard won't allow Lekobe to get back to his feet.
Kenard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Lekobe is looking for a sweep.
Kenard slows the pace down.
Lekobe is trying to control Kenard's posture but Kenard avoids it. #SU2#
Kenard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lekobe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lekobe fails to land the takedown.
Kagiso Lekobe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Kenard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Kenard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenard 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kenard!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Kenard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Kenard throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Kenard misses #TD2#
so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kenard wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenard tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenard tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richards enables Kenard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Kenard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenard wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.#ES2#
Richards is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kenard presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kenard gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
Richards is trying to drag Kenard to the mat but Kenard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenard gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
Johnny Kenard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Richards.
Kenard misses with a body punch.
Richards tries for a takedown but Kenard manages to get underhooks.
Richards tries for a takedown but Kenard manages to get underhooks.
Richards is trying to drag Kenard to the mat but Kenard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Kenard has clasped his hands together around Richards's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Richards throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Kenard shoots in but no luck this time.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnny Kenard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenard tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kenard!
Richards taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Kenard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
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.
Kenard sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Richards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kenard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Kenard misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a shoot takedown. Kenard fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kenard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Kenard jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenard is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Kenard wants to stand but Richards is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richards avoids the head kick by Kenard.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenard tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenard with the inside leg kick.
Kenard has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenard won't be happy with that. #T2#
Kenard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Richards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richards is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kenard is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Richards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Richards prevents Kenard from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenard. Kenard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kenard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenard misses with a head kick.
Richards with the counter takedown but Kenard avoids it easily.
Kenard gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenard trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kang Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kenard fails with the takedown.
Richards with the counter takedown but Kenard avoids it easily.
Kenard tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenard or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards, which made it look bad.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kenard tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenard throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Kenard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kenard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Kenard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kenard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenard wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Kenard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Richards sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kenard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenard working away.#T2#
Richards managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kenard.
I wouldn't like to be where Richards is right now. #SUB#
Kenard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richards has one of Kenard's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Richards stops Kenard from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Richards is not content to let Kenard control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU#
Kenard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnny Kenard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenard fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kenard defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kenard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenard throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Kenard didn't expect that.
Kenard pushes Richards off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Kenard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Richards.
Kang Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Richards.
I've got Richards 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kang Richards!
Johnny Kenard spoke after the fight, saying 'Bow in grace'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1124 Round 1
Date: Nov 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Kenard darts in looking for a takedown but Hayes gets double underhooks and turns Kenard into the cage.
Kenard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Kenard misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darius Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kenard.
Kenard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenard. Kenard gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenard connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Kenard darts in looking for a takedown but Hayes gets double underhooks and turns Kenard into the cage.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kenard moves to clinch but Hayes breaks away
and Hayes counters with a left to the body.
Hayes leaves Kenard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Kenard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Kenard throws a head kick that misses.
Kenard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a left and a right that stings Kenard.
Kenard looks winded!
Kenard has his takedown stuffed
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kenard is rocked!#T2#
Hayes lands a big right hook! Kenard looks hurt but is still standing! Hayes lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kenard falls down and Hayes dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kenard's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hayes runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darius Hayes!
Johnny Kenard spoke after the fight, saying 'Bow in grace'. |
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