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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keir Toal (ranked 1829 p4p, 2873 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 131 p4p, 197 weight class). Toal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Irish Pub Song. Jaroslav comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sound of Running Feet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keir Toal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toal lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaroslav off the cage and back into range.
Jaroslav lands a really nice looking cross but Toal seems unphased.
Jaroslav gets caught flat footed, as Toal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jaroslav keeping moving, preventing Toal from controlling successfully.
Jaroslav wants to stand but Toal is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jaroslav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toal.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Toal is in close to Jaroslav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaroslav wants to stand and escape but Toal is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Toal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaroslav throws a sloppy head kick and Toal moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice leg kick from Jaroslav, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav takes a swing at Toal's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Toal.
Toal takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Jaroslav tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaroslav lands a glancing blow to the side of Toal's head.
Jaroslav gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Toal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Toal looking to pass the guard.
Jaroslav being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Toal manages to pass to side control.
Toal content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaroslav is looking to escape.
Toal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toal prevents Jaroslav from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Toal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jaroslav is looking to escape.
Toal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing that Toal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up but Toal is controlling him
Toal is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaroslav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaroslav connects with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toal throws a shot to the body.
Toal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Jaroslav is predictable there
and Toal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Toal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaroslav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaroslav walks into a jab.
Jaroslav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toal.
Toal checks the leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a wild body kick that Toal sees coming a mile off.
Toal throws a wild body kick that Jaroslav sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Toal's head but Toal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Jaroslav
and Toal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jaroslav pushes Toal off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body.
Jaroslav misses with a leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body.
Jaroslav scores with a shot to the body.
Toal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaroslav throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toal misses with a straight left.
Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toal moves away.
Toal attempts a counter takedown but Jaroslav avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a body kick that misses.
Toal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toal lands a slapping body shot.
Toal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaroslav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaroslav throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Toal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Toal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaroslav's guard.
Toal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toal won't allow Jaroslav to get back to his feet.
Jaroslav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toal controls the pace.
Jaroslav wants to stand but Toal is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaroslav makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jaroslav leaves Toal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keir Toal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick
and Toal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jaroslav manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav scores with a spinning back kick!
Jaroslav misses with a straight right.
Jaroslav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Toal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Toal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaroslav's head backwards.
Jaroslav throws a push kick but Toal slaps the foot to one side.
Toal moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Toal is out of range.
Jaroslav connects with an inside leg kick.
Toal with a hook.
Toal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaroslav avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Toal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaroslav stuffs the takedown attempt from Toal. Toal gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaroslav blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaroslav walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Toal. That snapped Jaroslav's head back.
Jaroslav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal avoids the body shot from Jaroslav.
Toal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toal takes one on the button.
Jaroslav throws a head kick but Toal moves out of range.
Jaroslav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toal misses with a straight left.
Toal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toal lands in his opponent's guard.
Toal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toal won't allow Jaroslav to get back to his feet.
Jaroslav has his feet on Toal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jaroslav keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaroslav wants to land a leg kick but Toal is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toal moves out of range as Jaroslav throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Jaroslav
enabling Toal to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Toal's head but Toal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toal avoids a kick to the body.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick which misses Toal's front leg but catches the back leg as Toal tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaroslav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toal is out of range.
Toal tests Jaroslav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toal is defended easily by Jaroslav.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick
and Toal counters with a nice uppercut.
Toal darts in looking for a takedown but Jaroslav gets double underhooks and turns Toal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keir Toal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Toal back against the cage.
Jaroslav is trying to break free.
Toal pushes Jaroslav back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Toal.
Jaroslav is trying to push Toal away but Toal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toal's elbow.
Jaroslav tries to work over Toal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Toal avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Toal - that landed with a thud.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toal presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaroslav is working Toal over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Toal scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav tries to break free but Toal pushes him back against the cage.
Jaroslav presses Toal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaroslav tries to work over Toal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toal blocks a leg kick.
Toal misses the jab.
Toal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaroslav defends it nicely.
Jaroslav is looking to score with low kicks.
Toal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Toal misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaroslav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaroslav 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
Felix Jaroslav 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.
Keir Toal spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be better!'.
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