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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alec Kemp (ranked 23534 p4p, 6742 weight class) and Reza Khojastehpour (ranked 314 p4p, 290 weight class). Kemp comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostbusters. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Reza Khojastehpour!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Kemp avoids them all with ease.
Khojastehpour throws a sloppy head kick and Kemp moves out of range easily.
Khojastehpour decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khojastehpour is controlling the pace.
Kemp wants to control but Khojastehpour is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khojastehpour stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kemp to get to his feet.
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Kemp avoids them all with ease.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khojastehpour throws a body kick that misses.
Khojastehpour scores with a leg kick.
Kemp avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khojastehpour closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khojastehpour lands in his opponent's guard.
Khojastehpour controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khojastehpour stands and steps away. Kemp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khojastehpour throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kemp shoots in for a double leg but Khojastehpour sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khojastehpour is looking for the big counter here.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khojastehpour defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Khojastehpour into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Khojastehpour's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khojastehpour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kemp can't fight it off and eventually Khojastehpour manages to take the fight to the floor. Kemp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khojastehpour works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khojastehpour lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khojastehpour stands up and beckons Kemp to join him on the feet.
Khojastehpour throws a series of strikes that have Kemp backpedaling.
Khojastehpour defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kemp.
Despite the aggression on Khojastehpour's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kemp walks into a left hand.
Khojastehpour gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kemp wants to stall.
Khojastehpour manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into Kemp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kemp being controlled here, momentarily.
Khojastehpour stands up from Kemp's guard - Khojastehpour perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khojastehpour tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kemp swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khojastehpour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kemp gets tackled into the cage by Khojastehpour. Khojastehpour maintains the clinch.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khojastehpour defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Khojastehpour into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kemp is trying to maintain a safe position but Khojastehpour gets an underhook and turns Kemp into the cage.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch.
Khojastehpour rushes Kemp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp wants to get back to striking at distance but Khojastehpour won't allow it.
Khojastehpour manages to pull guard.
Kemp stops Khojastehpour from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Khojastehpour 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.
Khojastehpour moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
Khojastehpour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khojastehpour clinches up against the cage.
Kemp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khojastehpour fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemp, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khojastehpour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khojastehpour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kemp jumps guard but Khojastehpour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khojastehpour manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khojastehpour is adopting a defensive guard.
Khojastehpour thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Khojastehpour seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khojastehpour is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kemp lands a couple of digs.
Khojastehpour is pulling down on Kemp's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khojastehpour on the ground.
Khojastehpour wants to sweep but no luck.
Khojastehpour pulls Kemp in close to his closed guard and prevents Kemp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khojastehpour wants to stand but Kemp is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Kemp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Khojastehpour tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemp defends well and Khojastehpour ends up having to push Kemp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khojastehpour shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kemp eats them both and turns towards Khojastehpour to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kemp wants to clinch up but Khojastehpour keeps it at a distance.
Khojastehpour has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khojastehpour darts in and clinches Kemp up against the cage.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Khojastehpour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khojastehpour looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kemp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kemp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khojastehpour smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to sprawl but Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kemp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Khojastehpour manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khojastehpour tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khojastehpour is continuing to stall.
Khojastehpour's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Khojastehpour 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!
Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khojastehpour gets to his feet. Kemp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Khojastehpour misses with a head kick.
Kemp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khojastehpour stalks Kemp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kemp's face. Kemp staggers backwards, shaken.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kemp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Khojastehpour slams his shin into Kemp's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khojastehpour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khojastehpour wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kemp can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khojastehpour is trying to break the clinch but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
Khojastehpour breaks from the clinch.
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khojastehpour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khojastehpour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khojastehpour wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour moves into the clinch.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour lands with a nice combination. Kemp backs away looking to recover.
Khojastehpour misses with a few strikes there.
Khojastehpour checks a leg kick.
Kemp avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Kemp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khojastehpour moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour looks for a takedown but Kemp sprawls well.
Khojastehpour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khojastehpour.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp dodges the punch combination from Khojastehpour.
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown but Khojastehpour manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khojastehpour throws a right and a left that Kemp avoids nicely.
Khojastehpour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khojastehpour stuffs the takedown attempt from Kemp. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khojastehpour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kemp.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khojastehpour darts in looking for a takedown but Kemp gets double underhooks and turns Khojastehpour into the cage.
Kemp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khojastehpour tries to bum rush Kemp with a series of wild strikes but Kemp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kemp keeps the fight on the outside.
Khojastehpour stuffs the takedown.
Khojastehpour is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kemp dives in for a single leg takedown but Khojastehpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khojastehpour is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kemp tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
Khojastehpour breaks from the clinch.
Khojastehpour has Kemp up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Khojastehpour won't allow it.
Kemp is trying to break free.
Khojastehpour jumps guard.
Reza Khojastehpour is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kemp won't allow Khojastehpour to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khojastehpour is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kemp looking to sit in guard and control but Khojastehpour gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp looking to control.
Alec Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khojastehpour postures up and lands a big shot to Kemp's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Khojastehpour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khojastehpour 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Khojastehpour!
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hype
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