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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Channarong Khemkhaeng (ranked 4186 p4p, 24565 weight class) and Khalil Rivers (ranked 306 p4p, 370 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Channarong Khemkhaeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khalil Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khemkhaeng is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivers has eaten all the pies!
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khemkhaeng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khemkhaeng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khemkhaeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng forces his way into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass to full mount but Rivers defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng seems to be looking for submissions.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khemkhaeng is thwarting Rivers's attempts to control the position.
Khemkhaeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Khemkhaeng trying to mount his opponent but Rivers defends it.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Khemkhaeng is controlling well.
Khemkhaeng is looking to advance position but Rivers won't allow it.
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khemkhaeng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rivers!
Rivers is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to take his opponent's back but Rivers doesn't allow it.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng moves to take his opponent's back.
Khemkhaeng is persistently looking for the submission but Rivers is defending it well.
Khemkhaeng is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers fending off the submission attempt from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng doesn't have the hooks in and Rivers manages to turn into his guard.
Khemkhaeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Khemkhaeng pulls guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Khemkhaeng looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Khemkhaeng throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khemkhaeng is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khemkhaeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Khemkhaeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khemkhaeng uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rivers tries to control Khemkhaeng's body but Khemkhaeng pushes him off. Rivers squirms to his side and now Khemkhaeng has his back!
Khemkhaeng looking for the choke but no joy.
Khemkhaeng patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rivers tries to escape but Khemkhaeng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Khemkhaeng is persistently looking for the submission but Rivers is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers breaks Khemkhaeng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Rivers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Khemkhaeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khemkhaeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khemkhaeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivers has managed to get both his arms back between Khemkhaeng's legs - danger averted.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers passes into half guard.
Rivers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khemkhaeng gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khemkhaeng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Khemkhaeng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khemkhaeng manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Khemkhaeng's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rivers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khemkhaeng is trying to work for a sweep but Rivers has mounted him!
Rivers wants to control the pace but Khemkhaeng is squirming around nicely.
Khemkhaeng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khemkhaeng is working hard here to advance position.
Rivers has control of Khemkhaeng's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khemkhaeng regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rivers working for a submission but Khemkhaeng is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng tries to reverse the position but Rivers maintains control.
Khemkhaeng tries to improve his position but instead Rivers has taken his back!
Rivers keeps control of the position as Khemkhaeng tries to break free.
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms.
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms.
Khemkhaeng can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rivers.
Rivers working for the choke.
Khemkhaeng tries to roll but Rivers sticks to his back.
Khemkhaeng fending off the submission attempt from Rivers.
Khemkhaeng breaks Rivers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Khemkhaeng defends easily.
Khalil Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khemkhaeng 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Channarong Khemkhaeng!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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