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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Iceman (ranked 3517 p4p, 291 weight class) and Kenzeyo Termei (ranked 6318 p4p, 396 weight class). Kenzeyo Termei struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Iceman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenzeyo Termei !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iceman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kenzeyo Termei has been cut.
Iceman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iceman staying out of range there.
Iceman throws a low kick but Termei moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Termei 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Termei misses with the combination.
Iceman misses with a kick to the body.
Jake Iceman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Iceman , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Termei misses with a head kick.
Termei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iceman .
Termei misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iceman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iceman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iceman misses with a lunging right hand
and Iceman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Iceman 's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Iceman .
Iceman cracks Termei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Termei checks a low kick from Iceman .
Iceman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Termei has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No joy there for Iceman , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Termei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iceman misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Termei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iceman connects with a solid leg kick.
Iceman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Termei counters with a three punch combo that has Iceman backing up. Iceman nods at Termei to acknowledge the strikes.
Termei throws a nice looking combination but Iceman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Termei closes the distance and pushes Iceman back into the cage.
Termei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Termei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Termei is trying to maintain a safe position but Iceman gets an underhook and turns Termei into the cage.
Iceman pushes off an throws an elbow but Termei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Iceman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iceman dodges the punch combination from Termei .
As Termei looks to move away, Iceman throws a big counter combo but Termei just gets out of the way.
Iceman throws a nice looking combination but Termei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Termei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Termei clinches with his opponent.
Iceman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Termei looks to land a left hand but Iceman moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Termei throws out a loose jab but Iceman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iceman misses with a few strikes there.
Iceman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iceman misses with a series of wild punches.
Iceman misses with a double jab.
Termei looks to land a combination. Iceman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iceman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Termei .
Nice defenses there by Iceman .
Iceman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iceman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Termei .
Iceman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Termei .
Iceman lands a jab to Termei 's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Termei throws the left hand but Iceman avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iceman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Termei throws a looping overhand right but Iceman ducks down to avoid it.
Iceman throws a right and a left that Termei avoids nicely.
Iceman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Iceman coming out on top.
Iceman avoids the head kick by Termei .
Termei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iceman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Iceman lands a jab-cross combination.
Termei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Termei looks winded!
Termei dodges the punch combination from Iceman .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iceman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Termei forces Iceman back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Termei .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Iceman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenzeyo Termei 's cut.
That's time! Iceman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iceman throws a series of punches but Termei moves out of range.
Iceman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Termei can do to turn this around?
Termei scores with a head kick. Iceman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, jab by Iceman - just one landing.
Iceman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iceman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Termei .
Iceman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iceman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jake Iceman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Termei misses with a series of wild punches.
Iceman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iceman blocks a jab.
Jake Iceman is winning the standup battle so far.
Iceman tests Termei 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iceman swings for the body but Termei moves out of range.
Iceman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iceman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iceman throws a right hand that Termei ducks under and follows up with a left that Termei also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Termei !
Iceman connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Iceman does no damage.
Termei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iceman has time to react.
Termei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Iceman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Termei is out of range.
Iceman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iceman .
Termei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Iceman . Those never looked like landing.
As Iceman backs off Termei throws a huge counter combo but Iceman manages to avoid it all.
Termei throws a body shot but no joy.
Iceman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Iceman . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iceman .
Iceman misses with a series of wild punches.
Termei raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Termei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iceman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Termei is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iceman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Termei is out of range and Iceman settles back down.
Iceman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Termei circles away quickly and effectively.
Termei misses with a lunging right hand
and Iceman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iceman misses with a two punch combination.
Iceman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iceman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Termei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iceman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iceman avoids the head kick by Termei .
Termei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iceman tries to bum rush Termei with a series of wild strikes but Termei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iceman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Termei counter with a right hand.
Termei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iceman 's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceman throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Iceman misses.
Iceman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Iceman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iceman lands with a straight right. Termei didn't see that one coming.
Iceman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Termei throws a counter combo.
Iceman connects with a crisp jab.
Iceman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Termei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Termei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iceman throws a series of punches but Termei avoids them all with ease.
Iceman misses with a two punch combination.
Termei misses with an uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Iceman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iceman .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Iceman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Termei stalls.
Termei has had enough of the clinch but Iceman keeps him there for the moment.
Iceman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iceman wants to take the fight to the mat but Termei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iceman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iceman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Iceman .
A low kick from Iceman is predictable there
and Termei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iceman fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Termei throws a series of punches but Iceman avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Iceman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenzeyo Termei 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Iceman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Termei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Termei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iceman .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Termei is trying to maintain a safe position but Iceman gets an underhook and turns Termei into the cage.
Iceman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Termei is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Termei 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Termei struggles to land a body shot inside as Iceman controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Termei .
Iceman jumps guard but Termei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Iceman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Termei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Termei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iceman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Termei circles away quickly and effectively.
Iceman misses with a wild combination.
Termei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Termei has closed the distance and engaged Iceman in a clinch.
Iceman is trying to break the clinch but Termei has him pressed against the cage.
Iceman has had enough of the clinch but Termei keeps him there for the moment.
Termei stalling.
Iceman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Termei to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Iceman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Termei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Iceman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iceman is trying to break the clinch but Termei has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Termei to work.
Iceman wants to take the fight to the mat but Termei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Termei breaks the clinch.
Termei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceman lands a nice shot to the body.
Iceman feints a jab promting Termei to slip. Iceman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Termei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Iceman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Termei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iceman scores with a jab. Termei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Termei is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - Iceman scores with a four punch combination!
Termei is still on wobbly legs! Can Iceman finish him?
Iceman knocks out Termei with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Iceman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Iceman picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Iceman !
Jake Iceman got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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