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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenton Figueroa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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214 lbs
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225 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenton Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon James!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James swinging wildly here.
Figueroa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Figueroa wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figueroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon James.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figueroa as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James taking a breather.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch.
James misses with a takedown
and Figueroa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figueroa.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws a shot from downtown. Figueroa moves away and avoids it.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueroa's waist but Figueroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Figueroa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James looks winded!
James fails to land the takedown.
James darts in and clinches Figueroa up against the cage.
Figueroa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Figueroa won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Figueroa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Figueroa working hard to break the clinch.
James letting Figueroa take a breather here.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Figueroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James has Figueroa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figueroa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Figueroa tries to tie him up.
Figueroa controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenton Figueroa.
James goes for a double leg but Figueroa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Figueroa continues to drive forward.
Figueroa scores with a takedown into James's guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
Figueroa landing some decent shots from guard.
Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Figueroa is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figueroa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figueroa working some strikes from top position.
James working a defensive guard here.
Figueroa with a nice head shot there.
Figueroa connects with a couple of short punches.
James looking to control.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound.
Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Figueroa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James gets caught napping as Figueroa dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James tries to strike from the bottom.
Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Figueroa won't allow James to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figueroa is aware though and is defending well.
Kenton Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James looking to control.
Figueroa 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.
Figueroa works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Figueroa cracks James with a solid left hand.
Figueroa throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Figueroa postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
James is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figueroa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James looking for a guillotine here but Figueroa defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figueroa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Figueroa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to throw a body punch but Figueroa avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James tries for a takedown but Figueroa manages to get underhooks.
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Figueroa breaks the clinch.
James moves into range and clinches up with Figueroa.
James breaks from the clinch.
Figueroa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Figueroa gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figueroa lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get to full guard but Figueroa has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Figueroa there.
Figueroa 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.
Figueroa seems to be looking for submissions.
Figueroa wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Figueroa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Figueroa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Figueroa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead James has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Figueroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
Figueroa lands a couple of digs.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figueroa is one step ahead there.
Figueroa lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James has closed the distance and engaged Figueroa in a clinch.
Figueroa tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueroa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James with a poor takedown
and Figueroa counters by clinching up.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James clinches up against the cage.
James is trying to drag Figueroa to the mat but Figueroa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon James.
James keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Figueroa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James manages to break the clinch.
Jon James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James gets a clinch.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jon James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figueroa, pushing him back against the cage.
James is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James has Figueroa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figueroa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James jumps guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Figueroa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figueroa working hard to break the clinch.
James is trying to pull guard but Figueroa has him pressed against the cage.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
Figueroa tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Figueroa missing with knees to the body.
Figueroa is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James manages to break the clinch.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Figueroa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kenton Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
Figueroa gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
Figueroa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Figueroa feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Figueroa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Figueroa stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figueroa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James looking for a guillotine here but Figueroa defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueroa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Figueroa with a nice head shot there.
Figueroa landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jon James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Figueroa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Figueroa!
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energy
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