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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ching Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ching Ching will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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158 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ching Ching!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissell darts in and clinches Ching up against the cage.
Ching tries a body shot but Kissell blocks it.
Ching doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell misses with some punches.
Kissell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ching uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ching backwards.
Kissell has Ching pushed against the cage.
Ching lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kissell backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Ching's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ching is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kissell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ching to the mat. Ching regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ching tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kissell being controlled here momentarily.
Ching is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ching tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Ching keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ching is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ching is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kissell is aware though and is defending well.
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
Kissell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell trying to control but Ching is working from the bottom.
Kissell slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ching trying to control here.
Kissell is trying to control the action in half guard but Ching is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kissell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ching is just riding it out for now. Kissell eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kissell is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to control the action but Ching is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ching cracks the inside of Kissell's front leg.
Ching Ching seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ching avoids the head kick by Kissell.
Kissell throws a head kick but Ching moves out of range.
Kissell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kissell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ching manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kissell throws a strike but Ching rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ching trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ching lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kissell 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.
Ching working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ching content to stall in guard here.
Ching wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.
Kissell working a defensive guard here.
Ching controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ching is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kissell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kissell has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Kissell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ching looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Kissell swings for the body but Ching moves out of range.
Kissell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ching can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Kissell. That's going to slow Ching down.
Ching clobbers Kissell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kissell.
Ching moves out of range of the body kick.
Ching looks to clinch
and Kissell counters with a right hand to the body.
Ching swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Ching thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kissell throwing a counter right hand but Ching manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Ching misses.
Ching throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ching fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissell manages to avoid it.
Ching tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kissell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kissell scores with a kick to the body.
Kissell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ching takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ching misses with a low kick.
Kissell attempts a counter takedown but Ching avoids it well and moves away.
Kissell swings for the body but Ching moves out of range.
A big right from Ching misses.
Lyman Kissell is winning the standup battle so far.
Ching clobbers Kissell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ching connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kissell's hands.
Kissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ching throws out the jab.
Kissell throws a low kick but Ching moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ching does it's job there.
Kissell looks to throw a body kick
and Ching counters with a series of strikes. Kissell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kissell throws a push kick but Ching slaps the foot to one side.
Kissell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ching's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell slips a nice elbow through Ching's hands, connecting with Ching's forehead.
Ching taking some punishment here, with Kissell in his half guard.
Ching tries to get to full guard but Kissell has control of the leg.
Kissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ching defending well though.
Ching wants to get back to full guard.
Ching is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ching avoid being mounted?
Kissell wants to work for an arm triangle but Ching is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ching defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell 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.
Ching is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ching avoid being mounted?
Ching really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kissell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ching is staying active underneath Kissell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Ching is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kissell lands a nice short elbow.
Ching keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kissell is trying to control. Ching wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ching looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kissell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ching avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kissell.
Ching trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kissell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ching quickly recovers to half guard.
Kissell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kissell raining down shots from the mount!
Ching is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Kissell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kissell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kissell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ching circles away.
Kissell dodges the punch combination from Ching.
Ching bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kissell's head backwards.
Kissell throws a push kick but Ching slaps the foot to one side.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Ching cracks a nice hook into Kissell's ribs.
Ching misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kissell throws a head kick but Ching moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ching jabs Kissell right on the nose. Kissell blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Kissell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kissell.
Ching misses with a few strikes there.
Ching misses with a looping left.
Kissell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ching.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ching lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Kissell misses
and Kissell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ching tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kissell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Kissell. No joy for Ching on that attempt.
Ching has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ching misses with a two punch combination.
Ching moves out of range of the body kick.
Kissell scores with a takedown into Ching's guard.
Kissell drops back looking for a leg! Ching is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ching manages to kick Kissell off! Kissell jumps back into Ching's guard.
Kissell works over Ching with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to control but Ching is working from the bottom.
Ching has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kissell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ching.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ching takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kissell trying to control the position but Ching is working away.
Lyman Kissell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ching takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Kissell.
Kissell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kissell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kissell advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell avoids the attempt from Ching to control.
Ching bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ching trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ching rolls with it to try and escape but Kissell cranks on the arm and Ching is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyman Kissell!
In his post fight interview, Lyman Kissell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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