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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 322 p4p, 967 weight class) and Zee Land (ranked 46 p4p, 128 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Land's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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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 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Land tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Land.
Land wants to slow Kasamsun down by chopping away at his legs.
Land tries to score with a low kick but Kasamsun moves his leg out of the way.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kasamsun checks the leg kick.
Kasamsun throwing a counter right hand but Land manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Land is out of range.
Land throws a leg kick but Kasamsun checks it.
Kasamsun feinted with a counter takedown.
Land smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Land throws a head kick but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Land cracks Kasamsun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Land throws a solid leg kick but Kasamsun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Land.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Kasamsun scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Land misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun with a hook.
Kasamsun connects with a body shot that sends Land's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasamsun forces Land back against the cage and clinches.
Land is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kasamsun tries to work over Land's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kasamsun.
Land has had enough of the clinch but Kasamsun keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Land fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Land fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Land has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Land throws a sloppy head kick and Kasamsun moves out of range easily.
Kasamsun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Land throws a head kick but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Land throws a leg kick but Kasamsun checks it.
Land slips under a jab.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it.
Land throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Land looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Land.
Kasamsun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Land tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kasamsun is in Land's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasamsun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun slips nicely into half guard.
Kasamsun controlling the pace.
Kasamsun prevents Land from improving his position.
Land is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Land moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Land controls Kasamsun momentarily but Kasamsun frees himself.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Land is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasamsun defends well.
Kasamsun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Land 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Land sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kasamsun.
As Kasamsun backs off Land throws a huge counter combo but Kasamsun manages to avoid it all.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking hook.
Land tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Land.
Land wants to slow Kasamsun down by chopping away at his legs.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Land misses with a jab, cross combination.
Land bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the leg kick from Land.
Nice uppercut there from Land.
Land with a nice calf kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasamsun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Land's head back.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Land moved out of range nicely.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Land is looking to slow Kasamsun down with leg kicks.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
That's time! Kasamsun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasamsun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Land can do to turn this around?
Land throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kasamsun counter with a right hand.
Kasamsun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun scores with a hook to the body. Land takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Land looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Kasamsun connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the side of Land's head but Land sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kasamsun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasamsun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Land keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Land 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.
Land can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasamsun controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Land circles away from the clinch attempt.
Land misses with a low kick as Kasamsun jumps back.
Kasamsun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kasamsun scores with a hook to the body. Land takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasamsun checks a leg kick nicely.
Irong Kasamsun is winning the standup battle so far.
Land slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Land avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasamsun.
Land lands a really nice looking cross but Kasamsun seems unphased.
Land throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasamsun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Land was covering up waiting for the punch and Kasamsun finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasamsun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasamsun looking to sit in guard and control but Land gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun is stalling in the full guard.
Land utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Land keeps moving.
Kasamsun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kasamsun scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasamsun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Land keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Land keeping full guard, as Kasamsun tries to pass.
Kasamsun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Land is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun stands up over Land, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
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!
Land walks into a left hand.
Zee Land has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasamsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Land attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Kasamsun blocks the leg kick.
Land fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kasamsun.
Land is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kasamsun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land is looking to reverse the position.
Kasamsun controls the position from side control.
Land tries to bench press Kasamsun off him but Kasamsun keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Land is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Land being controlled for a moment.
Land tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kasamsun just content to control the position.
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.
Kasamsun wants to take a breather but Land manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kasamsun.
Land keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun landing some decent shots from guard.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Land wants to sweep here but Kasamsun controlling him for the moment.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land wants to sweep here but Kasamsun controlling him for the moment.
Land looking for subs off his back but Kasamsun has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Kasamsun looks to land a strike but Land avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Land tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun is looking to work some ground and pound but Land has wrist control.
That's four 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.
Kasamsun content to stall in guard here.
Kasamsun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasamsun throws a big elbow that misses.
Land wants to sweep here but Kasamsun controlling him for the moment.
Kasamsun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Land throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kasamsun uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Land is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kasamsun connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Kasamsun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kasamsun prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasamsun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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