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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Kenyatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Kenyatta misses.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenyatta's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kenyatta there.
Kenyatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenyatta throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenyatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner works Kenyatta's body with a nice hook.
Kenyatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenyatta throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenyatta.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Kenyatta looks to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kenyatta looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner punishes Kenyatta's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenyatta doesn't seem phased though.
Kenyatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner with a hook.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenyatta in his tracks.
Kenyatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenyatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenyatta off to one side.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenyatta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Kenyatta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banner.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Kenyatta as Banner shoots in.
Banner thuds his right hand into Kenyatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Kenyatta. Kenyatta maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Banner - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Kenyatta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position.
Kenyatta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner trying to control but Kenyatta is working from the bottom.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta trying to control the position here.
Kenyatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Banner kicks Kenyatta off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Kenyatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner scores with a head kick. Kenyatta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kenyatta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenyatta's head. #ROC#Kenyatta is rocked!
Banner cracks Kenyatta with a left hook right on the temple and Kenyatta goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Banner lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kenyatta is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner! |
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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Thongrak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thongrak is trying to defend but Kenyatta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thongrak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenyatta on the ground.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Thongrak dodges it nicely.
Kenyatta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thongrak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thongrak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenyatta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Thongrak is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thongrak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenyatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thongrak keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kenyatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thongrak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thongrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thongrak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thongrak trying to control here.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thongrak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thongrak tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thongrak has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenyatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thongrak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thongrak tries to roll over but Kenyatta keeps him under control.
Thongrak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Thongrak is rocked!
Kenyatta not doing much here.
Oh Thongrak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kenyatta slips a nice elbow through Thongrak's hands, connecting with Thongrak's forehead.
Kenyatta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thongrak is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kenyatta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thongrak from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kenyatta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adisa Kenyatta! |
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Event:
RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kenyatta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenyatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenyatta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Kenyatta manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Kenyatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Kenyatta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kenyatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strickland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kenyatta has his foot on Strickland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strickland works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Strickland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta pulls Strickland in close to prevent any damage.
Kenyatta trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kenyatta looking for a guillotine here but Strickland defends easily.
Strickland throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strickland looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strickland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Kenyatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenyatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenyatta stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Kenyatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kenyatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland wants to sweep here but Kenyatta controlling him for the moment.
Kenyatta forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenyatta to get the leverage.
Kenyatta prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Strickland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kenyatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kenyatta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Strickland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenyatta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenyatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that 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.#R2#
Kenyatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kenyatta counters with a single leg into guard. Strickland didn't expect that.
Strickland has momentary wrist control but Kenyatta slips an elbow through the middle.
Strickland working a defensive guard but Kenyatta manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face as Kenyatta controls the position.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Strickland tries to buck Kenyatta off but Kenyatta is having none of it.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenyatta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strickland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Kenyatta is looking to pass Strickland's guard but actually Strickland recovers to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenyatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenyatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenyatta with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strickland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kenyatta postures up.
Kenyatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
Kenyatta cracks Strickland with a solid left hand.
Strickland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenyatta trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenyatta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenyatta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strickland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adisa Kenyatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenyatta jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Kenyatta around his waist. Kenyatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Strickland darts in and clinches Kenyatta up against the cage.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
#TD#
Kenyatta decides to pull guard.
Strickland wants to stand but Kenyatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenyatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyatta has control of Strickland's left arm, preventing Strickland from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kenyatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strickland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strickland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to stand but Kenyatta is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Kenyatta keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Strickland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenyatta is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Strickland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Strickland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenyatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland is looking to sweep but instead, Kenyatta has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Kenyatta is working for a kimura but Strickland is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strickland manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kenyatta works over Strickland with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strickland's guard.
Strickland has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Kenyatta in his half guard.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Strickland is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.
Strickland wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
#T4#
Strickland wants to control but Kenyatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kenyatta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adisa Kenyatta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenyatta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adisa Kenyatta! |
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Event:
RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kenyatta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Sloppy strikes there by Kenyatta.#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenyatta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kenyatta swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kenyatta's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kenyatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kenyatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Kenyatta is controlling Jackson's posture.
Kenyatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenyatta, not yet.
Kenyatta is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Kenyatta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson looking to control but Kenyatta passes into half guard.
Kenyatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenyatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Kenyatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenyatta.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenyatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kenyatta on that attempt.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenyatta takes one to the side of the head.
Kenyatta closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Kenyatta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Kenyatta was not able to check.
Randall Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Jackson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kenyatta right on the button. Kenyatta goes down! Jackson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jackson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Jackson! |
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Event:
RSE 27: Dead By Dawn
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kenyatta moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kenyatta has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mintzberg is trying to keep an underhook but Kenyatta manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kenyatta seems content to control.
Kenyatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mintzberg for as long as he can get away with.
Mintzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kenyatta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T1#
Mintzberg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mintzberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kenyatta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mintzberg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mintzberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kenyatta.
Mintzberg squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Mintzberg is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kenyatta locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mintzberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adisa Kenyatta! |
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Event:
CGC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Kenyatta wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vera lands a really nice looking cross but Kenyatta seems unphased.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenyatta connects with a body shot.
Vera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Vera scores with a nice head shot.
Kenyatta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
Kenyatta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vera lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kenyatta. Vera pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Vera! |
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