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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lito Alcala (ranked 1329 p4p, 2061 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 70 p4p, 114 weight class). Alcala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MORTAL KOMBAT. Kemonito is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kemonito Entrance Music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lito Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Kemonito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kemonito.
Alcala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alcala throws a leg kick
and Kemonito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alcala thinking.
Alcala scores with a hook to the body. Kemonito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kemonito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcala.
Kemonito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kemonito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alcala to regain full guard.
Kemonito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala looking to control.
Alcala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kemonito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kemonito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.
Kemonito won't allow Alcala to get back to his feet.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kemonito's hands.
Kemonito misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala misses with a hook. Kemonito ducked under it nicely.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala thows a leg kick but Kemonito checks it
and Kemonito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alcala's guard.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.
Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kemonito working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kemonito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alcala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alcala trying to control the position.
Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses.
Kemonito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kemonito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alcala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kemonito.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemonito trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Kemonito postures up in Alcala's guard and throws a big left but Alcala blocks it.
Kemonito trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Kemonito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alcala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Alcala keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alcala managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemonito is just out of range.
Kemonito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alcala scores with a leg kick.
Kemonito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alcala. Alcala obviously looking to wear him down.
Kemonito tries to clinch but Alcala is having none of it.
Alcala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alcala connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Alcala.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lito Alcala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alcala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alcala misses with a low kick.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kemonito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcala is fending him off so far but Kemonito persists. Nope, Alcala circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcala misses with a leg kick.
Alcala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick lands from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a sloppy right hand. Kemonito should have avoided that one.
Alcala checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Alcala.
A cross from Alcala lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alcala.
Alcala lands with a nice combination. Kemonito backs away looking to recover.
Kemonito blocks the body kick.
Kemonito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
Kemonito lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito checks a low kick from Alcala.
And Kemonito tries to counter it with a takedown but Alcala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kemonito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alcala throws a good cross that connects.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
Alcala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alcala tries to sprawl but Kemonito drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kemonito there.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kemonito can do to turn this around?
Alcala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kemonito wants to control but Alcala is keeping him busy.
Kemonito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alcala's head.
Kemonito is looking to stall here but Alcala recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Kemonito works over Alcala with some ground and pound from guard.
Kemonito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemonito wants to pass the guard but Alcala is keeping the position.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Alcala keeps moving.
Alcala trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala can't keep his opponent in guard - Kemonito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alcala is trying to get back to full guard.
Alcala pushes Kemonito off looking to stand but Kemonito dives back in and keeps control.
Kemonito thows a huge punch but Alcala dodges it nicely.
Kemonito thows a huge punch but Alcala dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kemonito connects with a nice short shot to Alcala's temple.
Kemonito stalling away here and it's allowed Alcala to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kemonito throws a strike but Alcala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemonito is retaining full guard.
Kemonito wants to sweep here but Alcala controlling him for the moment.
Kemonito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alcala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kemonito throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alcala escapes and throws Kemonito's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kemonito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kemonito is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kemonito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcala thows a leg kick but Kemonito checks it
and Kemonito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alcala's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alcala holds on and takes a little breather.
Kemonito postures up in Alcala's guard and throws a big left but Alcala blocks it.
Juan Kemonito has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alcala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemonito scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alcala is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito throws an elbow that misses. Alcala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kemonito's guard. Nice move by Alcala!
Kemonito is looking for a triangle here but Alcala uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kemonito tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alcala presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Alcala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kemonito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kemonito regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala moves into full mount! Kemonito won't be happy about that!
Kemonito is squirming around, avoiding Alcala's attempts to control the action.
Kemonito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kemonito wants to hold on but Alcala pushes him away.
Kemonito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kemonito is looking to escape.
Kemonito is looking to get to half guard.
Kemonito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alcala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kemonito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kemonito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Juan Kemonito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kemonito postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kemonito's guard.
Kemonito pulls Alcala in to control the position.
Kemonito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alcala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alcala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kemonito looking for a sweep. Not yet Kemonito, not yet.
Kemonito working for a triangle but Alcala defends it easily.
Kemonito keeping moving, preventing Alcala from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Kemonito.
I think Alcala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally Im Back As World Champion, With New Manager And New Gym I Been Training So Hard. This Victory For People Of Hong Kong.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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