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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Kinsiong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zalmai Qazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qazi has chosen "Arab Americans" by Jim Johnston as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Kinsiong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zalmai Qazi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qazi gets tackled into the cage by Kinsiong. Kinsiong maintains the clinch.
Qazi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice elbow from Kinsiong.
Kinsiong scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kinsiong.
Kinsiong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kinsiong in particular looking to stall.
Kinsiong tries to pass to full mount but Qazi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinsiong not doing much here.
Kinsiong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsiong content to control rather than advance.
Qazi wants to get back to full guard.
Kinsiong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qazi on the ground.
Kinsiong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kinsiong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kinsiong slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kinsiong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kinsiong controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong looking to pass the guard.
Qazi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kinsiong controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kinsiong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kinsiong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinsiong closes the distance and clinches.
Kinsiong lands a body shot.
Kinsiong crunches a lovely knee into Qazi's ribcage.
Kinsiong lands a takedown into guard.
Qazi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinsiong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Qazi wants to sweep here but Kinsiong controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinsiong lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Kinsiong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kinsiong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kinsiong showed some decent athleticism there.
Kinsiong lands strikes from half guard.
Kinsiong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qazi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kinsiong.
Kinsiong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Qazi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinsiong swats away the attempt to clinch by Qazi.
Kinsiong tried to counter with a leg kick but Qazi avoided it.
Kinsiong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kinsiong is pressed up against the cage. Qazi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kinsiong down to the mat. Kinsiong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kinsiong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qazi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kinsiong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kinsiong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kinsiong drives through and clinches with Qazi against the cage.
Kinsiong breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Kinsiong.
Kinsiong feints and as Qazi raises his hands in defense, Kinsiong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raymond Kinsiong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kinsiong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qazi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinsiong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Qazi keeping full guard, as Kinsiong tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kinsiong gets to his feet. Qazi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kinsiong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qazi can do to turn this around?
Kinsiong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Qazi on his heels. He'll look to pass Qazi's guard now, I'm sure.
Kinsiong pushes down on Qazi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kinsiong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong wants to pass the guard but Qazi is defending well.
Kinsiong is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Kinsiong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kinsiong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinsiong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kinsiong working the head with strikes.
Kinsiong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Qazi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinsiong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Qazi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kinsiong tries for a kimura but Qazi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsiong moves into full mount!
Kinsiong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kinsiong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Qazi for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kinsiong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Qazi?
Kinsiong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kinsiong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kinsiong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kinsiong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kinsiong controlling the pace for now.
Zalmai Qazi 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!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kinsiong.
Raymond Kinsiong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Kinsiong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinsiong 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Kinsiong!
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hype
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