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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Space (ranked 1072 p4p, 170 weight class) and Jozen Joestar (ranked 1840 p4p, 274 weight class). Jozen Joestar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Space!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozen Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Space ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Space.
Space looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joestar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Space tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar tests Space's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joestar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Space.
A swing and a miss from Space.
Joestar throws out a loose jab but Space uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kevin Space seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Space wants to clinch
and Joestar counters with a left to the body.
Joestar scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Space throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a looping right.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Space tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joestar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Space manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space closes the distance and clinches.
Space breaks from the clinch.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Space.
Joestar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Space on the side of the head.
Space throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a hook. Space ducked under it nicely.
Space shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Space stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joestar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Space is working hard here to advance position.
Joestar kicks Space off and gets to his feet.
Space drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Space forces his way into half guard.
Joestar wants to get back to full guard.
Space trying to control the action but Joestar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Space looking to control but Joestar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joestar working to try and regain half guard.
Joestar is squirming around, avoiding Space's attempts to control the action.
Space controlling from the full mount.
Joestar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joestar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Joestar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Space trying to control but Joestar is having none of it.
Space is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joestar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joestar shrugs it off.
Joestar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Space wants to control the pace but Joestar is squirming around nicely.
Space with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space looking to control but Joestar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joestar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Space. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Space goes for an armbar but Joestar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joestar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joestar trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joestar is one step ahead there.
Joestar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Space wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Space will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big right from Joestar misses.
Nice shot lands for Joestar.
Space fails with the takedown.
Joestar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A clash of legs there as Space blocks the low kick.
Space thows a left - swing and a miss!
Space fails with a takedown attempt.
Joestar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Space throws a right and a left that Joestar avoids nicely.
Joestar lands a leg kick that knocks Space off balance momentarily.
Space gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joestar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a jab when Space was well out of range.
Space feinted with a counter takedown.
Joestar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Space takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joestar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar throws a low kick but Space avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Space moves away.
Space misses with an uppercut. Joestar saw that one coming.
Jozen Joestar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Space.
Space on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Space thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joestar lands a lovely overhand right.
Space swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Space misses with a lunging right hand
and Joestar counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Space misses its intended target.
Jozen Joestar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joestar moves out of range of the strikes.
Space has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Joestar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Space is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joestar is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Joestar.
Joestar gets through Space's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joestar managing to block the knees to the body from Space.
Space is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joestar is defending well for now.
Joestar lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joestar lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Joestar.
Joestar wants to get back to striking at distance but Space won't allow it.
Joestar throws an elbow that misses.
Joestar tries to throw a body punch but Space avoids it by throwing Joestar back against the cage.
Joestar digs a right hand underneath Space's ribcage. Space let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Space trying to land knees to the body.
Joestar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Space has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joestar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Space. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joestar lands an uppercut.
Joestar pushes Space back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Space tries to land knees in the clinch but Joestar avoids the damage to the body.
Joestar managing to block the knees to the body from Space.
A short left from Joestar.
Joestar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Space using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Space missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joestar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joestar digs a right hand into Space's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Space's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joestar.
Joestar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Space is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joestar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Space.
Joestar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Space's elbow.
Joestar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joestar missing with knees to the body.
Joestar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joestar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Space backwards.
Joestar digs a right hand into Space's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Space's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Joestar - that landed with a thud.
Joestar tries to work over Space's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Space lands a takedown into guard.
Space stops Joestar from standing up.
Kevin Space overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joestar is trying to keep Space in close.
Joestar looking for a sweep. Not yet Joestar, not yet.
Space looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar trying to control the position.
Space tries to free his leg and advance position but Joestar is retaining full guard.
Space drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Space jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joestar has his hands on Space's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joestar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Space sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joestar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Space goes for a double leg but Joestar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joestar continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Space steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Space tries for a takedown but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozen Joestar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Joestar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joestar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joestar is pressed up against the cage. Space has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joestar down to the mat. Joestar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joestar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Space walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Space moves out of range of the strikes.
Space lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joestar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Space has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Space and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Space half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joestar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Space shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Space showed some decent athleticism there.
Joestar has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Space is on him like a limpet, forcing Joestar back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Space misses with a body punch.
Joestar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jozen Joestar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joestar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joestar lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joestar.
Space tries to land knees in the clinch but Joestar avoids the damage to the body.
Joestar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Joestar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joestar gets underhooks to prevent Space's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Joestar.
Joestar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joestar is pressed up against the cage. Space has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joestar down to the mat. Joestar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Space. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joestar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Space takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joestar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joestar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joestar throws a front kick that sends Space stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joestar.
Space takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joestar cracks Space with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Joestar does it's job there.
Joestar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space ducks right into an uppercut from Joestar.
Space is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Space bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Space throws the left hand but Joestar avoids the punch easily.
Space misses the shot to the body.
Joestar avoids the body shot from Space.
Joestar slips a jab from Space.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar thumps Space with a low kick.
Joestar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Space throws a poor cross that misses
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joestar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Space gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joestar throws a low kick but Space avoids it.
Joestar misses with a head kick.
Space moves in looking to clinch but Joestar pushes him off.
Joestar feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Space misses with a straight left.
Joestar walks into a jab.
Joestar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Space is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joestar.
Joestar missing with a left hand there. Space was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Space throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joestar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Space fails with the takedown
and Joestar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
Space drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joestar sprawls and moves away.
Joestar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Joestar. No joy for Space on that attempt.
Joestar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Space fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Joestar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Space takes a swing at Joestar's ribcage but misses.
Joestar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joestar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Space half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joestar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Space listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Space on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Space tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joestar swivels and escapes.
Space looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joestar scores with a one two! Space had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Space misses with a low kick.
Space throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joestar swings for the body but Space moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozen Joestar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joestar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozen Joestar!
During a confident post fight interview, Jozen Joestar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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