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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jair Coeurgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Hilo, Kenny Florion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jair Coeurgan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coeurgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Florion.
Coeurgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Florion is looking to clinch.
Florion tries to clinch up but Coeurgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Florion wants to clinch up but Coeurgan keeps it at a distance.
Coeurgan shoots in for a double leg but Florion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Florion tries to clinch up but Coeurgan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coeurgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Florion.
Florion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florion with a poor takedown
and Coeurgan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coeurgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coeurgan gets to his feet. Florion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Florion looks to clinch
and Coeurgan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coeurgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coeurgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Florion is retaining full guard.
Coeurgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coeurgan trying to move into half guard but instead Florion has managed to sweep!
Coeurgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coeurgan has control of Florion's left arm, preventing Florion from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coeurgan keeping moving, preventing Florion from controlling successfully.
Florion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Coeurgan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Coeurgan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florion is working to get back to half guard.
Coeurgan content just to control the position here.
Florion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coeurgan throws some wild stikes that Florion manages to avoid easily.
Florion wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Coeurgan.
Coeurgan controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Florion tries to reverse the position but Coeurgan maintains control.
Coeurgan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Coeurgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florion wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Coeurgan.
Florion wants to control but Coeurgan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Coeurgan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coeurgan throws an overhand right that lands on Florion's shoulder, as Florion tries to avoid the shot.
Coeurgan closes the distance and clinches.
Florion has Coeurgan pressed against the cage, preventing Coeurgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coeurgan tries to break the clinch but Florion is controlling the position.
Florion gets underhooks to prevent Coeurgan's takedown attempt.
Florion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florion tries to land knees in the clinch but Coeurgan avoids the damage to the body.
Florion lands an elbow that stopped Coeurgan in his tracks for a moment.
Coeurgan wants a takedown but no success here.
Coeurgan is trying to drag Florion to the mat but Florion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenny Florion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Coeurgan.
Coeurgan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coeurgan tries to break the clinch but Florion is controlling the position.
Florion tries a knee to the head but Coeurgan blocks it.
Florion lands a damaging elbow.
Florion lands a damaging elbow.
Florion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Florion throws an elbow but misses.
Florion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Coeurgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coeurgan tries to break free but Florion pushes him back against the cage.
Coeurgan blocks an elbow strike.
Florion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coeurgan. Florion does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Florion clinches but Coeurgan breaks the clinch
and Coeurgan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Florion.
Florion decides to pull guard.
Florion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coeurgan tries to stand but Florion is controlling from the bottom.
Florion trying to control the position.
Coeurgan wants to stand but Florion is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florion working a defensive guard here.
Florion wants to sweep but no luck.
Florion working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Florion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Florion dodges the punch combination from Coeurgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Florion closes the distance but Coeurgan moves to the side
and Coeurgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coeurgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coeurgan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Florion controls his leg.
Florion pushes Coeurgan off looking to stand but Coeurgan dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Florion wants to control but Coeurgan is keeping busy.
Coeurgan tries to stand and escape but Florion is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Coeurgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Coeurgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coeurgan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Florion's guard.
Florion keeping moving, preventing Coeurgan from controlling successfully.
Coeurgan wants to pass the guard but Florion is keeping the position.
Coeurgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Florion working a defensive guard but Coeurgan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Coeurgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Florion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coeurgan off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coeurgan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Florion.
Jair Coeurgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Florion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coeurgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Florion controls the action.
Coeurgan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Florion struggling to keep hold of the position.
Florion gets his hands free as Coeurgan looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Florion's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coeurgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Florion gets his hands free.
Florion struggling to keep hold of the position.
Florion has the hooks in. Coeurgan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Coeurgan is keeping busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kenny Florion just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Florion is looking to clinch but Coeurgan is avoiding it.
Florion moves in looking to clinch but Coeurgan pushes him off.
Florion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coeurgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coeurgan swings for the body but Florion moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Florion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Florion moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Coeurgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coeurgan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Coeurgan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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