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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kara France (ranked 5125 p4p, 25108 weight class) and Duang Kanjanasuwan (ranked 233 p4p, 292 weight class). Duang Kanjanasuwan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Kara France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duang Kanjanasuwan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanjanasuwan darts in and clinches Kara France up against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanjanasuwan swinging wildly here.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan gets a clinch.
Kara France tries to pull guard but Kanjanasuwan won't allow it.
Kara France gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kara France is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan'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.
No luck for Kara France with that takedown attempt.
Kanjanasuwan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kara France avoids the body shot from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kanjanasuwan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kara France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France tries for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan circles away easily
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kara France fails with the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanjanasuwan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kara France, pushing him back against the cage.
Kara France has a couple of punches blocked by Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France keeps control of Kanjanasuwan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan has had enough of the clinch but Kara France keeps him there for the moment.
Kara France fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Kara France.
Kara France tries to clinch up.
Kanjanasuwan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kara France is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kara France jumps guard but Kanjanasuwan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kanjanasuwan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kara France has double underhooks.
Kara France tries to pull guard but Kanjanasuwan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break the clinch but Kara France is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanjanasuwan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kara France dodges the punch combination from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kara France shoots in for a double leg but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kara France wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a hook. Kara France tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanjanasuwan 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 Kara France has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kara France and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a low kick as Kara France jumps back.
Kara France looks for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well.
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kara France trying to stall but Kanjanasuwan improves his position.
Kara France tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kanjanasuwan digs a right hand underneath Kara France's ribcage. Kara France let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kanjanasuwan working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kanjanasuwan as Kara France tries to tie him up.
Kanjanasuwan can't break the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan gets underhooks to prevent Kara France's takedown attempt.
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kara France. Kanjanasuwan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kara France tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanjanasuwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Kanjanasuwan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duang Kanjanasuwan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kanjanasuwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range.
Kara France tries for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan circles away easily
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a head kick.
Kara France closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kara France dives in for a single leg takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kara France breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duang Kanjanasuwan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kara France moves out of range as Kanjanasuwan throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanjanasuwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kara France moves away.
Kai Kara France is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kara France dodges the punch combination from Kanjanasuwan.
A right-left combo lands from Kanjanasuwan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Kara France misses
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a three punch combo that has Kara France backing up. Kara France nods at Kanjanasuwan to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanjanasuwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kara France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kanjanasuwan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kara France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice looking combination but Kara France bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanjanasuwan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kanjanasuwan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kara France throws a low kick, looking for Kanjanasuwan's leg but Kanjanasuwan calmly moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kara France, pushing him back against the cage.
Kara France is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanjanasuwan to keep the fight standing.
Kara France pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kara France moves in looking to clinch but Kanjanasuwan pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Kanjanasuwan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan clinches with his opponent.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanjanasuwan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kara France fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan avoids it really well and circles away.
Kara France will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range.
It looked like Kara France wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that Kara France avoids nicely.
Kara France changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kanjanasuwan 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.
Kara France dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a head kick by Kara France.
Duang Kanjanasuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanjanasuwan clinches up with Kara France and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is struggling to control the position.
Kara France fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kara France breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kara France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kanjanasuwan as he jumps to the side.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a hook to the side of Kara France's head but Kara France sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanjanasuwan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kara France rather than just go for the knockout.
Kara France is looking to clinch.
Kara France moves out of range of the body kick from Kanjanasuwan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kara France fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanjanasuwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kara France.
Kara France blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France wants to clinch.
Kanjanasuwan pushes Kara France up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kara France.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duang Kanjanasuwan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kara France doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanjanasuwan circles away.
Kanjanasuwan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kara France.
Kara France shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanjanasuwan pinned against the cage. Kanjanasuwan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Kanjanasuwan as Kara France shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kara France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kara France. Kanjanasuwan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kara France dives in and grabs Kanjanasuwan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kanjanasuwan pushes down on Kara France's head and hops out.
Kanjanasuwan clinches up with Kara France and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan 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.
Kanjanasuwan moves into the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a knee to the head.
Kara France fails to pull guard.
Kanjanasuwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan throws a leg kick but Kara France checks it.
Kanjanasuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kanjanasuwan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan leaves Kara France with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanjanasuwan throws out a counter right but Kara France avoids it with no problem.
Kara France tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanjanasuwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kara France will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kara France tries to clinch up.
Kara France shoots in for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan throws a big counter head kick but Kara France avoids it with no problem.
Kanjanasuwan has Kara France up against the cage in a clinch.
Kara France has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanjanasuwan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kara France tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kara France tries to pull guard but Kanjanasuwan won't allow it.
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses.
Kara France is looking to counter punch.
Kara France is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanjanasuwan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a body kick.
Kara France looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Kara France moves out of range easily.
Kara France is looking to counter punch.
Kanjanasuwan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kara France is looking to clinch.
Kara France is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanjanasuwan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan stalks Kara France and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kara France's face. Kara France staggers backwards, shaken.
Kara France closes the distance but Kanjanasuwan moves to the side
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a head kick. That will keep Kara France thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kanjanasuwan fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kara France shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kara France tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanjanasuwan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Kanjanasuwan. Those never looked like landing.
Kara France half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kara France lands with a hook. Kanjanasuwan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kara France lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kara France tries for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kanjanasuwan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kara France escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanjanasuwan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kara France blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kai Kara France has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duang Kanjanasuwan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duang Kanjanasuwan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kanjanasuwan 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duang Kanjanasuwan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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