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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasm kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kickstart My Heart. The crowd seem to be enjoying Staton's choice of entrance music: Believe in Magic. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
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195 cm
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265 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Staton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasm scores with a takedown into Staton's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khasm tries to free his leg and advance position but Staton is retaining full guard.
Staton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khasm lands a couple of digs.
Khasm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khasm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Staton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khasm is controlling him.
Khasm working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khasm postures up in Staton's guard and throws a big left but Staton blocks it.
Khasm throwing strikes but missing.
Khasm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Staton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm landing some decent shots from guard.
Khasm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khasm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Staton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khasm.
Khasm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khasm is working Staton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Staton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khasm.
Staton trying to control the position here.
Khasm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khasm throws a big elbow that misses.
Khasm 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.
Staton pulls Khasm in close to prevent any damage.
Staton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khasm defends it easily.
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!
Khasm working some strikes from top position.
Staton looking for a sweep. Not yet Staton, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khasm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khasm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khasm is looking to work some ground and pound but Staton has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khasm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khasm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staton pulls Khasm in close to prevent any damage.
Khasm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khasm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khasm stops Staton from standing up.
Staton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khasm throws a big right hand that misses.
Khasm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khasm tries to free his leg and advance position but Staton is retaining full guard.
Khasm with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khasm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Staton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khasm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khasm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khasm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khasm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khasm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Staton's head.
Staton looks winded!
Khasm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Staton wants to sweep here but Khasm controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khasm wants to stand but Staton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Khasm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Khasm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Staton is fending him off so far but Khasm persists. Nope, Staton circles away and we're back to standing.
Khasm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Staton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khasm is defended easily by Staton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Khasm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khasm slips a jab and a cross from Staton.
Staton just misses with a punch to the body.
Staton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Staton doesn't manage to clinch there - Khasm circles away.
Khasm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khasm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Staton defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khasm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Staton defending well though.
Khasm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kevin Khasm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khasm is nestled in close to Staton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khasm.
Khasm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khasm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Staton has hold of Khasm's hands but Khasm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khasm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Staton's head.
Khasm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khasm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khasm.
Staton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Staton.
Khasm throws an elbow that misses. Staton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khasm's guard. Nice move by Staton!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khasm trying to strike off his back.
Khasm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a couple of digs.
Staton controlling from the top position.
Khasm is trying to control the position but Staton postures up.
Staton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Staton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staton tries to throw a body punch but Khasm avoids it by throwing Staton back against the cage.
Staton pushes Khasm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Staton is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khasm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Staton tries to work over Khasm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Staton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khasm clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Staton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staton is trying to stick to Khasm's back but Khasm is turning into Staton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Staton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Khasm.
Khasm working some strikes from top position.
Khasm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khasm working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khasm distracts Staton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khasm throwing strikes but missing.
Khasm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Khasm dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Khasm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Staton is fending him off so far but Khasm persists. Nope, Staton circles away and we're back to standing.
Staton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staton misses with a body shot.
Khasm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khasm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khasm feints and as Staton raises his hands in defense, Khasm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khasm throws a strike but Staton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khasm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Staton trying to control but Khasm is working from the bottom.
Staton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khasm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Staton!
Khasm looking to secure an arm triangle but Staton defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khasm tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khasm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staton can do to turn this around?
Staton is looking to improve his position but Khasm isn't that keen on the idea.
Khasm landing shots from mount.
Khasm raining down shots from the mount!
Staton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khasm landing punches.
Kevin Khasm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Staton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Staton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khasm postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Staton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Staton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Khasm!
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energy
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hype
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