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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Do No Joy (ranked 4928 p4p, 4967 weight class) and Mesha Raj (ranked 422 p4p, 423 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do No Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mesha Raj!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but No Joy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by No Joy. Beautiful body shot.
Raj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No Joy throws a leg kick which misses Raj's front leg but catches the back leg as Raj tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from No Joy.
Raj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. No Joy defends it nicely.
No Joy tests Raj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raj misses with a body shot.
No Joy blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No Joy misses with the combination.
No Joy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raj to score with a decent uppercut.
Raj takes one on the button.
Do No Joy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and Raj counters with a single leg into guard. No Joy didn't expect that.
No Joy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if No Joy tries to get out of the position.
Raj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
No Joy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raj on the ground.
No Joy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raj is fighting to break No Joy's control of his arms but No Joy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.
Raj scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raj works over No Joy with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raj chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raj working some strikes from top position.
Raj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raj throws a big right hand that misses.
Raj throws a big right hand that misses.
Raj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raj scoring with some ground and pound.
Raj is in close to No Joy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raj throws a big right hand that misses.
Raj wants to pass the guard but No Joy is keeping the position.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
Raj connects with a couple of short punches.
Raj stands up over No Joy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
No Joy trying to keep a closed guard but Raj is proving a slippery customer.
Raj postures up in No Joy's guard and throws a big left but No Joy blocks it.
No Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
No Joy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raj pushes down on No Joy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raj slips a nice elbow through No Joy's hands, connecting with No Joy's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
No Joy has hold of Raj's hands but Raj slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raj trying to pass the guard but No Joy defending well.
No Joy is trying to control but can't.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Raj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mesha Raj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raj rushes No Joy and presses him up against the cage.
No Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raj lands a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as No Joy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
Raj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
No Joy working a defensive guard here.
Raj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raj stands up over No Joy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj lands a couple of digs.
Mesha Raj has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raj works over No Joy with some ground and pound from guard.
Raj landing with the ground and pound.
Raj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raj working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raj lands a couple of digs.
Raj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
No Joy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raj throwing strikes from guard but No Joy blocks nicely.
No Joy looking to control.
Raj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raj postures up in No Joy's guard and throws a big left but No Joy blocks it.
Raj chips away with some ground and pound.
Raj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raj landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raj postures up and lands a big shot to No Joy's brow.
Raj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
No Joy is rocked!
Raj working some strikes from top position.
Oh No Joy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raj throws a big elbow that misses.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj throws a big elbow that misses.
No Joy has momentary wrist control but Raj slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raj content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raj connects with a couple of short punches.
Raj distracts No Joy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raj chips away with some ground and pound.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of No Joy's head.
Raj landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mesha Raj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Raj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raj goes for a double leg but No Joy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as No Joy continues to drive forward.
No Joy seems to have got his legs back now.
Raj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as No Joy sprawls well. No Joy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raj gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from No Joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - No Joy scores with a four punch combination!
Raj shoots in looking for a takedown but No Joy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Do No Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mesha Raj.
No Joy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raj doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Raj moves out of range as No Joy throws a body kick.
Raj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raj throws the kick towards the body but No Joy avoids it.
No Joy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Raj misses.
Raj throws a push kick but No Joy slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for No Joy.
Raj tries to clinch up but No Joy circles away and keeps his distance.
Raj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. No Joy defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raj dodges the punch combination from No Joy.
No Joy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from No Joy.
Raj wants to clinch up but No Joy keeps it at a distance.
No Joy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raj back to the cage. No Joy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No Joy thumps Raj with a low kick.
Do No Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Raj seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raj throws a strike aimed at the side of No Joy's head but No Joy avoids it well.
No Joy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Raj connects with a decent elbow.
Raj tries for a kimura but No Joy is defending well.
Raj lands a decent elbow from side control.
No Joy is trying to get back to half guard.
Raj creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Do No Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raj works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Raj scoring with punches and elbows.
No Joy taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raj grinds an elbow into No Joy's temple.
Raj connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused No Joy some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Raj's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Raj working the ground and pound from side control.
Raj scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh No Joy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Raj can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mesha Raj!
In his post fight interview, Mesha Raj started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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