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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolad Kjeldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolad Kjeldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjeldsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malapitan shoots in but no luck this time.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjeldsson.
Malapitan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kjeldsson sprawls well. He's pushed Malapitan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kjeldsson lands a nice shot that snaps Malapitan's head back.
Kjeldsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown but Kjeldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolad Kjeldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Kjeldsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kjeldsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kjeldsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kjeldsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kjeldsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kjeldsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Malapitan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kjeldsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Malapitan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjeldsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Malapitan from advancing position.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Kjeldsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.
Kjeldsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malapitan is working for a kimura but Kjeldsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kjeldsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kjeldsson wants to sweep here but Malapitan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kjeldsson has control of Malapitan's left arm, preventing Malapitan from doing any damage.
Malapitan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson working a defensive guard here.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjeldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kjeldsson throws a looping overhand right but Malapitan ducks down to avoid it.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson lands with a right hand.
Malapitan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kjeldsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kjeldsson misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson gets caught napping as Malapitan dives in and scores a takedown. Kjeldsson manages to retain guard.
Kjeldsson keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.
Kjeldsson is pulling down on Malapitan's head to control his posture.
Kjeldsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a big elbow that misses.
Malapitan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kjeldsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan trying to move into half guard but instead Kjeldsson has managed to sweep!
Kjeldsson trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Malapitan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malapitan is pulling down on Kjeldsson's head to control his posture.
Kjeldsson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kjeldsson misses with an uppercut.
Kjeldsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kjeldsson swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kjeldsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malapitan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kjeldsson as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjeldsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.
Malapitan shoots in for a double leg but Kjeldsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kjeldsson scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolad Kjeldsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malapitan has a takedown stuffed.
Kjeldsson throws a big shot that misses.
Kjeldsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Kjeldsson. Those never looked like landing.
Kjeldsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kjeldsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malapitan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kjeldsson tries to avoid it but Malapitan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kjeldsson to the ground. Kjeldsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kjeldsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kjeldsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kjeldsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malapitan on the side of the head.
Malapitan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kjeldsson to the mat! Kjeldsson manages to get full guard.
Malapitan stopping the sweep attempt from Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjeldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kjeldsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malapitan, into his guard.
Malapitan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kjeldsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Malapitan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kjeldsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malapitan throwing strikes but missing.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kjeldsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kjeldsson keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.
Kjeldsson keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kjeldsson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kjeldsson pulls Malapitan in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Kjeldsson keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raje Malapitan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kjeldsson throws a right hand that Malapitan ducks under and follows up with a left that Malapitan also avoids with ease.
Kjeldsson misses with a hook.
Malapitan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kjeldsson pinned against the cage. Kjeldsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolad Kjeldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Kjeldsson misses with a double jab.
Malapitan looks for a takedown but Kjeldsson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson misses with a few strikes there.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Kjeldsson.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kjeldsson but Kjeldsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown but Kjeldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolad Kjeldsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kjeldsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kjeldsson lands with a nice combination. Malapitan backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kjeldsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kjeldsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a takedown
and Kjeldsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rolad Kjeldsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kjeldsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malapitan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kjeldsson misses with a few strikes there.
Malapitan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kjeldsson is fending him off so far but Malapitan persists. Nope, Kjeldsson circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malapitan is defended easily by Kjeldsson.
Malapitan closes the distance and clinches up with Kjeldsson, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes Kjeldsson against the cage but Kjeldsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rolad Kjeldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Kjeldsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malapitan moves out of range as Kjeldsson strikes.
Kjeldsson throws a series of punches but Malapitan avoids them all with ease.
Kjeldsson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan fails with a takedown attempt.
Kjeldsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kjeldsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malapitan shoots in and drives through. Kjeldsson sprawls well.
Kjeldsson misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kjeldsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kjeldsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kjeldsson throws a right hand that Malapitan ducks under and follows up with a left that Malapitan also avoids with ease.
Kjeldsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malapitan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kjeldsson defends it nicely.
Rolad Kjeldsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kjeldsson as Malapitan shoots in.
Kjeldsson throws a right hand that misses
and Malapitan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kjeldsson won't be happy with that.
Kjeldsson tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Malapitan in side control, throwing shots but Kjeldsson defends.
Kjeldsson is trying to control Malapitan's posture but Malapitan avoids it.
Malapitan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kjeldsson is looking for a sweep.
Malapitan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kjeldsson is defending well.
Kjeldsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Malapitan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson wants to control but Malapitan postures up.
Kjeldsson taking a bit of punishment here - Malapitan scoring with strikes.
Kjeldsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malapitan thows a huge punch but Kjeldsson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kjeldsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan is looking to stall here but Kjeldsson recovers full guard.
Malapitan stands and throws Kjeldsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malapitan scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Malapitan crashes against the mat.
Kjeldsson is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kjeldsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malapitan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kjeldsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kjeldsson struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kjeldsson is defending well.
Raje Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malapitan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kjeldsson's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raje Malapitan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kjeldsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rolad Kjeldsson!
An intense looking Rolad Kjeldsson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Blodet av mina fiender kommer att fortsätta att driva min framgång. Du bär vittne till min uppstigning. Guttentag mina vänner.'.
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