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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Parkhurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasjan Kojder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 Montreal, Robert Parkhurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kasjan Kojder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parkhurst tries to avoid it but Kojder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parkhurst to the ground. Parkhurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parkhurst tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for Kojder with that takedown attempt.
Parkhurst throws a series of punches but Kojder avoids them all with ease.
Parkhurst misses with a two punch combination.
Parkhurst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kojder!
Kojder can't do much from the bottom here.
Kojder sneaks out the side door and pushes Parkhurst away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A jab from Parkhurst finds it's way through Kojder's defenses.
Parkhurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parkhurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kojder circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parkhurst misses with a double jab
and Kojder counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojder lands a nice hook to Parkhurst's body. Parkhurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parkhurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Parkhurst tries to clinch there but Kojder circles away.
Parkhurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Kojder goes for a double leg but Parkhurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parkhurst continues to drive forward.
Robert Parkhurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasjan Kojder.
Kojder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robert Parkhurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kojder takes the fight into the clinch.
Kojder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parkhurst's efforts to push away.
Parkhurst is trying to force a seperation but Kojder has the dominant position.
Parkhurst is working for takedown but Kojder is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parkhurst is breathing heavily.
Parkhurst is trying to force a seperation but Kojder has the dominant position.
Parkhurst prevents the takedown attempt.
Parkhurst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parkhurst is trying to force a seperation but Kojder has the dominant position.
Kojder stops a takedown attempt from Parkhurst.
Kojder gets control of Parkhurst's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kojder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Parkhurst wants to stand but Kojder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kojder keeping moving, preventing Parkhurst from controlling successfully.
Kojder controlling Parkhurst's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojder wants to sweep here but Parkhurst controlling him for the moment.
Kojder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parkhurst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kojder managing to control the position.
Parkhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parkhurst lands a jab to Kojder's midsection.
Parkhurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kojder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parkhurst as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojder moves into the clinch.
Kojder taking a breather.
Kojder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parkhurst has had enough of the clinch but Kojder keeps him there for the moment.
Kojder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Parkhurst uses from the top position.
Kojder pushes Parkhurst off and gets back to his feet.
Parkhurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Kojder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parkhurst gets underhooks to prevent Kojder's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kojder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kojder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kasjan Kojder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parkhurst will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parkhurst tries to clinch but Kojder moves out of range.
Parkhurst throws a series of punches but Kojder avoids them all with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kojder enables Parkhurst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kojder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kojder is pulling down on Parkhurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Parkhurst, at least for the moment.
Kojder looking for a sweep. Not yet Kojder, not yet.
Parkhurst wants to stand but Kojder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kojder controls Parkhurst momentarily but Parkhurst frees himself.
Parkhurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojder has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Parkhurst trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kojder's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parkhurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kasjan Kojder has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kojder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parkhurst swinging wildly here.
Kojder cracks the inside of Parkhurst's front leg.
Parkhurst dives in for a single leg takedown but Kojder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parkhurst can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojder breaks the clinch.
Kojder moves into range and clinches up with Parkhurst.
Kojder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parkhurst has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kojder after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Parkhurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kojder tries to pull guard but Parkhurst forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kojder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parkhurst or not.
Parkhurst misses with a body punch.
Parkhurst tries to pull guard but Kojder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kojder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kojder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parkhurst swivels and escapes.
Kojder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parkhurst sprawls well. Parkhurst wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kojder gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Kojder moves out of range of the leg kick from Parkhurst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parkhurst wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parkhurst looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parkhurst is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kojder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parkhurst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kojder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kojder fails with a takedown attempt.
Parkhurst misses with a double jab.
Parkhurst tries to keep at a distance but Kojder has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kojder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkhurst stops a takedown attempt from Kojder.
Parkhurst wants to break free but Kojder has control.
Parkhurst tries to break free but Kojder pushes him back against the cage.
Parkhurst wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kojder has him pressed against the cage.
Kojder decides to pull guard.
Kasjan Kojder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kojder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parkhurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parkhurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parkhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kojder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kasjan Kojder 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!
Parkhurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parkhurst misses with a lunging right hand
and Kojder counters with a big head kick but Parkhurst shrugs it off.
Parkhurst falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kojder counters by clinching up.
Kojder gets underhooks to prevent Parkhurst's takedown attempt.
Kojder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parkhurst up against the cage.
Kojder prevents Parkhurst from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kojder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kojder manages to break the clinch.
Kojder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parkhurst.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Parkhurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojder forces Parkhurst back against the cage and clinches.
Kojder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parkhurst pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robert Parkhurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parkhurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kojder tries to avoid it but Parkhurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kojder to the ground. Kojder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parkhurst misses with a shot to the body
and Kojder counters with a leg kick.
Kojder throws a head kick that half lands.
Kojder drives through and clinches with Parkhurst against the cage.
Kojder has Parkhurst pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parkhurst manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kojder controlling the action here for a moment.
Kojder breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parkhurst is looking to clinch but Kojder is avoiding it.
Parkhurst misses with the combination.
Kojder rushes Parkhurst and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kojder wants to take the fight to the mat but Parkhurst manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kojder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kasjan Kojder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parkhurst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kojder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Kojder manages to pull guard.
Parkhurst postures up.
Parkhurst distracts Kojder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkhurst postures up in Kojder's guard and throws a big left but Kojder blocks it.
Parkhurst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parkhurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Parkhurst postures up in Kojder's guard and throws a big left but Kojder blocks it.
Parkhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parkhurst working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kojder's head.
Parkhurst won't allow Kojder to sweep him here.
Parkhurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parkhurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojder has wrist control.
Parkhurst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parkhurst wants to control from the top but Kojder keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parkhurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parkhurst works over Kojder with some ground and pound from guard.
Parkhurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kojder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parkhurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kojder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parkhurst throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parkhurst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kojder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kasjan Kojder.
I've got Kojder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Kasjan Kojder!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kasjan Kojder!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Kasjan Kojder!
Kasjan Kojder wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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