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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aivan Kamala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lafever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lafever has chosen Debonaire as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aivan Kamala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Lafever!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafever tries to land a front kick but Kamala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala blocks a leg kick.
Kamala shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafever tries to sprawl out of it but Kamala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafever manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamala scores with a takedown into Lafever's guard.
Lafever wants to stand and escape but Kamala is having none of it.
Lafever really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamala looking to pass the guard.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
Kamala is really struggling to control Lafever but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafever has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kamala postures up.
Lafever wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kamala moves out of range as Lafever throws a body kick.
Kamala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danny Lafever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Lafever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafever.
Kamala scores a takedown into full mount!
Kamala looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamala jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lafever is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lafever and Kamala has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kamala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lafever rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamala's guard! Nice work there by Lafever!
Kamala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamala is trying to hold Lafever in close to prevent damage but Lafever has managed to pass into half guard.
Lafever wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamala keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafever is thwarting Kamala's attempts to control the position.
Lafever stands up and beckons Kamala to join him on the feet.
Danny Lafever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafever misses with a kick to the body.
Lafever missing with a left hand there. Kamala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamala avoids the head kick by Lafever.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lafever to the mat! Lafever manages to get full guard.
Kamala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafever is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafever wants to get back to his feet but Kamala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
Kamala stays in close to Lafever's body and controls the position.
Kamala trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lafever manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lafever looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aivan Kamala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lafever tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lafever misses with a body kick.
Kamala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lafever has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamala wants to control but Lafever is keeping him busy.
Lafever is looking for a sweep. Kamala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lafever defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafever pushes Kamala off looking to stand but Kamala dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lafever wants to get back to full guard.
Kamala trying to control the action but Lafever is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lafever misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lafever sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lafever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lafever is looking to land body kicks.
That's two 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.
Lafever finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lafever is breathing heavily.
Lafever attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lafever misses with a kick to the body.
Kamala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafever. Lafever obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lafever!
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamala avoids the head kick by Lafever.
Lafever tries to land a leg kick but Kamala saw it coming and moves away.
Kamala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafever.
Kamala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lafever swivels and escapes.
Lafever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamala checks a low kick from Lafever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamala is trying to work for a kimura but Lafever is defending well.
Kamala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lafever tries to get to full guard but Kamala has control of the leg.
Kamala is looking to advance position but Lafever won't allow it.
Kamala prevents Lafever from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamala passes to side control.
Kamala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lafever rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamala's guard! Nice work there by Lafever!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafever stays in close to Kamala's body and controls the position.
Kamala wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lafever is now in half guard.
Kamala trying to control but Lafever postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aivan Kamala dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lafever misses with a shot to the body
so Kamala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lafever trying to keep a closed guard but Kamala is proving a slippery customer.
Lafever wants to stand and escape but Kamala is having none of it.
Kamala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamala tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafever is retaining full guard.
Kamala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lafever controls Kamala momentarily but Kamala frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafever looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamala is one step ahead there.
Kamala tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafever is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lafever throws a head kick but Kamala moves out of range.
Lafever throws a head kick that misses.
Lafever takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lafever misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Kamala.
Lafever misses with a body kick.
Lafever ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danny Lafever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafever gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kamala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamala wants to control from the top but Lafever keeps moving.
Kamala won't allow Lafever to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lafever darts in trying to clinch
and Kamala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafever lands a head kick!
Lafever scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamala shoots in for a double leg but Lafever sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lafever throws a body kick the misses
so Kamala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lafever wants to stand up but Kamala is controlling him.
Kamala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafever is keeping the position for now.
Kamala 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamala stops Lafever from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aivan Kamala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aivan Kamala!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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