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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 902 p4p, 990 weight class) and Middle Finger (ranked 123 p4p, 133 weight class). Finger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Side to Side. 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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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Middle Finger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Kasamsun catches Finger right on the button with a cross.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finger.
Kasamsun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Finger ducks down to avoid it.
Finger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasamsun's sensitive parts.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
Finger is looking to chop away at Kasamsun's legs.
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finger counters with a nice uppercut.
Finger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kasamsun lands a slapping body shot.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Finger.
Kasamsun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finger sprawls and moves away.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Finger.
Finger slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finger misses with a hook.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Finger coming out on top.
Kasamsun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finger's half guard.
Kasamsun thows a huge punch but Finger dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Finger wants to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasamsun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kasamsun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Finger is working away.
Kasamsun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finger is looking for a sweep. Kasamsun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasamsun misses with a head shot. Finger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finger looking to control but Kasamsun passes into half guard.
Kasamsun thows a huge punch but Finger dodges it nicely.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Finger is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Kasamsun connects with a nice short shot to Finger's temple.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Finger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kasamsun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Kasamsun connects with a nice short shot to Finger's temple.
Kasamsun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Finger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is looking to stall here but Finger recovers full guard.
Finger keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasamsun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasamsun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Finger moves out of range.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Finger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun blocks a low kick nicely.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
Finger jabs Kasamsun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun has a takedown stuffed.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but Kasamsun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kasamsun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finger throws a leg kick but Kasamsun moved away.
Middle Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kasamsun lands with a shot to the body.
Middle Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finger can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Finger.
Finger throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Finger throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Finger.
Good work by Kasamsun as he checks the leg kick.
Kasamsun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finger on the side of the head.
Kasamsun connects with the punch.
Kasamsun connects with a crisp jab.
Finger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Finger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Finger lands a body shot.
Finger looks to land a right hand but Kasamsun moved out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Finger avoids it well.
Kasamsun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finger avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Finger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finger misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finger wants it to stay on the feet.
Finger throws a leg kick but Kasamsun checks it.
Finger with the inside leg kick.
Finger slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
A cross from Finger lands.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finger as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasamsun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasamsun misses with a looping right.
Finger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finger.
Kasamsun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finger on the side of the head.
Finger thumps Kasamsun with a low kick.
Finger throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Finger misses.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut
and Finger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finger throws a leg kick but Kasamsun checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun dives in and grabs Finger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finger pushes down on Kasamsun's head and hops out.
Finger lands a head shot.
Finger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Finger counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
Finger misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finger. That's going to slow Kasamsun down.
Finger loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.
Kasamsun throws a jab when Finger was well out of range.
Finger throws out a leg kick but Kasamsun moves out of range and Finger only half commits.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kasamsun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Kasamsun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kasamsun wants to control but Finger is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasamsun throws a strike aimed at the side of Finger's head but Finger avoids it well.
Kasamsun working the body and head with strikes.
Finger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kasamsun tries to advance to mount but Finger denies him.
Finger defending against the ground and pound.
Kasamsun wants to take a breather but Finger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kasamsun.
Finger has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Middle Finger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasamsun.
Finger lands a body shot.
Finger misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Finger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasamsun is out of range.
Kasamsun lands with an uppercut that bounces Finger off the cage and back into range.
Kasamsun walks into a jab.
Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kasamsun postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Finger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasamsun takes a little break here. Finger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but Finger manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kasamsun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finger trying to control the position but Kasamsun is working away.
Finger controlling the position from side mount.
Finger decides to stand back up. Finger steps back and let's Kasamsun get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Finger.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun misses with a jab to the body
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasamsun shoots in and bounces Finger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kasamsun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tries to free his leg and advance position but Finger is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun throws an elbow that misses. Finger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasamsun's guard. Nice move by Finger!
Kasamsun pulls Finger in close to his closed guard and prevents Finger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasamsun is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasamsun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Finger's head. It's preventing any offense from Finger, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Middle Finger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Middle Finger!
A relieved looking Middle Finger 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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