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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between SOUL Kojima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SOUL Kojima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, SOUL Kojima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kojima misses with the combination.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kojima sprawls well. Kojima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
SOUL Kojima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kojima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kojima swinging wildly here.
Kojima throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kojima stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Kojima misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kojima counters with a three punch combo that has Stevens backing up. Stevens nods at Kojima to acknowledge the strikes.
Kojima lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kojima is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojima trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stevens stands up.
Kojima's corner calls for a 1-2. Kojima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kojima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kojima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kojima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kojima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kojima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kojima connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Kojima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
SOUL Kojima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Stevens.
Stevens looks gassed!
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kojima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kojima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens wants to control but Kojima is keeping him busy.
Kojima has one foot on Stevens's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kojima scores with a three punch combo!
Kojima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kojima misses with a kick to the body.
Stevens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kojima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kojima is trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Good standup being displayed there by Kojima as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kojima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kojima lands a head shot.
Kojima throws a series of strikes that have Stevens backpedaling.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but Kojima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kojima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kojima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SOUL Kojima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kojima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - Kojima scores with a four punch combination!
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot
and Kojima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Kojima swinging wildly here.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kojima.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Kojima.
Kojima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kojima.
Kojima is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Kojima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kojima misses with a double jab.
Stevens lands a nice looking body kick.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Kojima.
Kojima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kojima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kojima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevens on the side of the head.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Kojima avoids nicely.
Kojima's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kojima duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that SOUL Kojima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kojima scores with a hook to the body. Stevens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kojima defends it nicely.
Kojima throws a good cross that connects.
Kojima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kojima misses with the combination.
Kojima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima lands a two punch combo.
Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kojima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kojima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but Kojima moved out of range.
Kojima misses with a double jab
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojima wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
Kojima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevens fails to pull guard.
Kojima wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Kojima stops a takedown attempt from Stevens.
SOUL Kojima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Stevens.
Kojima is trying to break free.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kojima lands a jab to Stevens's midsection.
A nice combination there by Kojima.
Kojima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Kojima.
Kojima throws a one two combo.
Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kojima circles away.
Kojima fails to land with a series of punches.
Kojima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kojima tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kojima connects with a body shot.
A combination from Kojima does no damage.
Stevens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens trying to control the action but Kojima is working from the bottom.
Stevens seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stevens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kojima's head.
Stevens wants to control but Kojima is keeping him busy.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kojima is trying to stand back up but Stevens is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kojima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kojima looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kojima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kojima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Kojima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SOUL Kojima is winning the standup battle so far.
Kojima jabs Stevens right on the nose. Stevens blinks but takes it well.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kojima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Kojima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kojima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens lands with a slapping head kick.
Kojima throws a one two combo.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kojima throws a series of strikes that have Stevens backpedaling.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kojima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kojima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kojima throws a combination that misses
and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kojima's guard now.
Stevens stops Kojima from standing up.
Stevens controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kojima misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Kojima.
Kojima tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kojima swinging wildly here.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Kojima keeps it at a distance.
Kojima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevens on the side of the head.
Kojima lands a jab.
Kojima swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens forces Kojima back against the cage and clinches.
Kojima is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Kojima managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kojima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kojima regains guard.
Kojima wants to get back to his feet but Stevens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stevens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kojima, up you get!
SOUL Kojima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kojima.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Kojima counters with a left and a right that stings Stevens.
A combination from Kojima does no damage.
Kojima dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!
Kojima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Kojima is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Kojima tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kojima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kojima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens needs to keep his hands up - Kojima had a free shot at his head there.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kojima.
Kojima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kojima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Kojima counters with a two punch combo.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kojima.
Kojima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kojima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kojima to the mat! Kojima manages to get full guard.
Stevens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kojima pushes Stevens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kojima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Kojima wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kojima sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojima is trying to stand back up but Stevens is controlling him
Stevens trying to pass the guard but Kojima defending well.
Stevens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kojima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens needs to keep his hands up - Kojima had a free shot at his head there.
Kojima stuns Stevens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kojima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kojima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kojima!
Kojima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevens 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Stevens!
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energy
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RATING
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