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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Val Kem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley has chosen The Rooster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Val Kem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layne Staley!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staley counters with a solid body kick.
Kem shoots and misses
and Staley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Staley has managed to clinch.
Kem is trying to force a seperation but Staley has the dominant position.
Staley pulls Kem into guard.
Kem wants to stand but Staley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Staley is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley has a closed guard, preventing Kem from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Layne Staley.
Kem tries for a takedown but Staley circles away easily
and Staley counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Val Kem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kem with a poor takedown
and Staley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kem thinking.
Staley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Staley gets a double leg takedown into Kem's guard.
Staley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kem being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Staley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Staley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Layne Staley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staley counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kem was covering up waiting for the punch and Staley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kem wants to stand and escape but Staley is having none of it.
Staley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley passes into half guard.
Staley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Staley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kem wants to get back to his feet.
Staley is trying to work for a kimura but Kem is defending well.
Kem pushes Staley off looking to stand but Staley dives back in and keeps control.
Kem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Staley is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Layne Staley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Staley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kem being controlled for a moment.
Kem wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Staley takes a little break here. Kem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Staley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kem has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kem's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kem fails with the takedown.
Kem shoots in but no luck this time.
Kem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staley but Staley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Val Kem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staley shoots in and bounces Kem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Layne Staley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staley stops Kem from standing up.
Staley is stalling in the full guard.
Kem is looking to stand up but Staley isn't so interested in that idea.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layne Staley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Staley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Staley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staley stays in close to Kem's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Layne Staley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kem misses with a takedown attempt
and Staley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Staley.
Staley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kem tries to break the clinch but Staley is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley manages to pull guard.
Staley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kem is looking to stand up but Staley won't let him.
Staley wriggles free and stands up.
Kem avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley gets a clinch.
Staley keeps control of Kem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Staley is trying to trip Kem. He has hold of a leg but Kem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Staley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Staley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Staley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Staley landing some decent shots from guard.
Staley prevents Kem from getting back to his feet.
Kem has momentary wrist control but Staley slips an elbow through the middle.
Kem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staley is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Staley dives in and scores a takedown into Kem's guard.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Staley is stalling in the full guard.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Layne Staley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kem misses with a takedown attempt
and Staley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staley closes the distance and pushes Kem back into the cage.
Staley manages to break the clinch.
Staley clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staley counters by clinching up.
Staley has clasped his hands together around Kem's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kem bucks up and tries to throw Staley off but instead Staley has got his back!
Staley controls the action.
Kem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Staley's arms.
Kem holding both Staley 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kem 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.
Staley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Staley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley is punishing Kem with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Staley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Staley controlling the positon.
Kem wants to get back to his feet.
Staley looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Kem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Staley looking to break Kem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Staley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kem wants to get back to his feet.
Staley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kem doesn't escape.
Kem looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staley looking to break Kem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Staley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kem is trying to get back to his feet but Staley has full control of the position and if anything, Kem has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Staley controlling the position well here. Kem rolled but Staley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kem looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kem fending off the submission attempt from Staley.
Layne Staley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Staley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kem has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Staley looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kem's body.
Kem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Staley controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kem is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Staley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Layne Staley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Layne Staley!
An intense looking Layne Staley took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm the Rooster, baby! Alice in Chains rocks! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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