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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 2398 p4p, 3095 weight class) and Thai Boxer (ranked 289 p4p, 369 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thai Boxer enters the cage!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimmo Kehveli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thai Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Boxer finds it's way through Kehveli's defenses.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Kehveli takes one on the button.
Kehveli moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Boxer avoids it well and moves away.
We've been told by Kehveli's head coaches at Concrete's Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kehveli blocks a low kick nicely.
Thai Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer connects with a single shot there.
Boxer cracks Kehveli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Kehveli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kehveli is rocked!
Boxer misses with a left hand
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxer regains half guard.
Boxer is trying to maintain the position but Kehveli is very close to passing his half guard.
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Kehveli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer is looking to slow Kehveli down with leg kicks.
Kehveli seems to have got his legs back now.
Kehveli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
Kehveli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Boxer is predictable there
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxer!
Boxer tries to bench press Kehveli off him but Kehveli keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kehveli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boxer throws a hook but Kehveli blocks it.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kehveli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxer thumps Kehveli with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxer. That snapped Kehveli's head back.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Boxer throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Boxer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boxer tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.
Kehveli defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Kehveli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer misses with a leg kick.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Kehveli's head back.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boxer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kehveli is controlling him.
Kehveli stands up and waves to Boxer to follow him.
Boxer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boxer, up you get!
Boxer misses with a left hand
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Donk. Boxer catches Kehveli right on the button with a cross.
Boxer throws a head kick but Kehveli moves out of range.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Boxer there.
Boxer misses with a left hand
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kehveli stands and steps away. Boxer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Kehveli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Boxer.
Boxer throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer throws a right hand that misses
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Boxer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kehveli.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Boxer
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kehveli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thai Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kehveli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kehveli is out of range and Boxer settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer cracks Kehveli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boxer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kehveli's head.
Boxer tries to land a leg kick but Kehveli saw it coming and moves away.
Boxer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boxer motions for Kehveli to come forward. Boxer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boxer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxer!
Kehveli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kehveli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kehveli staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer.
Boxer throws a leg kick
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehveli preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Boxer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kehveli.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kehveli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kehveli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Boxer throws a leg kick
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Kehveli stands up.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Boxer avoids it well and moves away.
Boxer throws a leg kick
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kehveli stands up from half guard.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kehveli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kehveli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Kehveli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boxer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kehveli in his tracks.
That kick from Boxer tenderised Kehveli's leg. Kehveli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Boxer misses
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boxer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kehveli is on him like a limpet, forcing Boxer back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxer wants to break free but Kehveli has control.
Kehveli jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Boxer from controlling successfully.
Kehveli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thai Boxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Boxer.
Kehveli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Boxer avoids it well and moves away.
Boxer thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kehveli stands up from Boxer's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Kehveli down.
Boxer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer throws a leg kick
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boxer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kehveli keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kehveli fails to pull guard.
Kehveli tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer throws a one two combo.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer throws a right hand that misses
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boxer's guard.
Boxer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer throws a head kick that misses
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Boxer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boxer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer throws a leg kick
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kehveli stands up from Boxer's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Boxer get back to his feet.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Kehveli stands up and beckons Boxer to his feet.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boxer, up you get!
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Kimmo Kehveli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kehveli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boxer to his feet.
Boxer lands with a cross.
Kehveli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxer throws a leg kick
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Boxer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer throws an off balance right hand
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kehveli stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thai Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer connects with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kehveli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thai Boxer.
I've got Boxer 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Boxer!
A relieved looking Thai Boxer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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