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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Lespoi (ranked 24778 p4p, 227 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 22627 p4p, 217 weight class). Lespoi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, French National Anthem. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Kemonito enters the cage!
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178 cm
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137 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
19
130 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Lespoi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Kemonito! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kemonito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lespoi's guard. Lespoi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kemonito landing with the ground and pound. Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kemonito distracts Lespoi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kemonito stops Lespoi from standing up. Lespoi keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully. Lespoi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kemonito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lespoi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lespoi wants to stand but Kemonito is controlling the position. Kemonito works over Lespoi with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lespoi has momentary wrist control but Kemonito slips an elbow through the middle. Kemonito postures up and lands a big shot to Lespoi's brow. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. Kemonito throwing strikes but missing. Lespoi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kemonito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lespoi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kemonito on the ground. Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lespoi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kemonito scoring with some ground and pound. Kemonito lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kemonito works over Lespoi with some ground and pound from guard. Kemonito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kemonito prevents Lespoi from getting back to his feet. Kemonito is working Lespoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kemonito's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kemonito's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kemonito is in close to Lespoi's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lespoi wants to get back to his feet but Kemonito is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kemonito stands up over Lespoi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lespoi wants to stand and escape but Kemonito is having none of it. Kemonito with a nice head shot there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kemonito postures up in Lespoi's guard and throws a big left but Lespoi blocks it. Kemonito is in close to Lespoi's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kemonito is working Lespoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kemonito stops Lespoi from standing up. Kemonito trying to control the position from guard on top but Lespoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kemonito working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lespoi's head. Lespoi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kemonito won't allow Lespoi to get back to his feet. Kemonito with a nice head shot there. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. Kemonito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kemonito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lespoi is looking to stand up but Kemonito isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kemonito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. Lespoi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lespoi tries to get out of the position. Lespoi is wriggling around but Kemonito manages to pass to half guard.
Lespoi is looking to escape. Kemonito drops an elbow to the side of Lespoi's head. Lespoi pushes Kemonito off looking to stand but Kemonito dives back in and keeps control.
Kemonito lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kemonito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lespoi has hold of Kemonito's hands but Kemonito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lespoi is rocked! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kemonito connects with a nice short shot to Lespoi's temple. Oh Lespoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kemonito is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kemonito scores with a big shot! Lespoi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lespoi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito! Juan Kemonito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Richard Lespoi spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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