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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelson Kawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelson Kawai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawai 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 Boa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boa blocks a head kick by Kawai.
Kawai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boa tries to counter with a takedown but Kawai is quick to defend against it.
Boa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawai sprawls well. He's pushed Boa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boa stops Kawai from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai keeping full guard, as Boa tries to pass.
Kawai wants to stand but Boa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawai is pulling down on Boa's head. It's preventing any offense from Boa, at least for the moment.
Kawai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kawai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boa checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kawai. No joy for Boa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boa fails with the takedown.
Kawai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kelson Kawai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawai lands with a nice body kick.
Kawai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kawai is controlling Boa's posture.
Kawai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boa is controlling him.
Boa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa stops Kawai from standing up.
Boa throws a big elbow that misses.
Boa has gone for a leg lock! Kawai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boa's guard.
Kawai tries to free his leg and advance position but Boa is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawai is one step ahead there.
Kawai wants to stand but Boa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawai has managed to get both his arms back between Boa's legs - danger averted.
Boa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boa working for a triangle but Kawai defends it easily.
Boa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawai is aware though and is defending well.
Kawai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boa is trying to control the position but Kawai postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelson Kawai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boa avoids the head kick by Kawai.
A counter left hand to the body from Boa misses its target.
Kelson Kawai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawai tries to bum rush Boa with a series of wild strikes but Boa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Boa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boa has his takedown stuffed
and Kawai counters with a three punch combo that has Boa backing up. Boa nods at Kawai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawai tries a head kick but it misses.
Boa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kawai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai throws out a powerful jab.
Boa tries for a takedown but Kawai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Boa backs off Kawai throws a huge counter combo but Boa manages to avoid it all.
Boa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawai wants to control but Boa is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawai won't allow Boa to pass to mount.
Kawai is refusing to be controlled, as Boa sits in half guard.
Kawai is trying to stand.
Boa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawai is just riding it out for now. Boa eventually gives up the hold.
Boa prevents Kawai from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawai sprawls well. Kawai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Kawai there.
Boa avoids the head kick by Kawai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kawai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelson Kawai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Kawai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boa attempts a counter takedown but Kawai avoids it well and moves away.
Kawai throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
As Kawai tries to get set, Boa tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawai manages to avoid the attempt.
Kawai throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawai sprawls well. Kawai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boa gets slowly back to his feet.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boa avoids the body shot from Kawai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawai scores with a leg kick.
Kawai throws a right hand that Boa ducks under and follows up with a left that Boa also avoids with ease.
Kawai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kawai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Boa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boa wants to control from the top but Kawai keeps moving.
Boa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawai wants to stand but Boa is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelson Kawai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawai defends it nicely.
Kawai throws out a counter right but Boa avoids it with no problem.
Kawai connects with a right hand. Boa shakes it off.
A head kick by Kawai misses
and Boa counters with a left to the body.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kawai.
Kawai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kawai looks to land a combination. Boa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawai sprawls well. Kawai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawai is looking for the big counter here.
Kawai looks to land a combination. Boa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boa drives through with a takedown into Kawai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boa trying to control but Kawai is working from the bottom.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boa looking to pass the guard.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawai wants to stand up but Boa is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawai misses with a double jab.
Boa feinted with a counter takedown.
Boa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boa thinking.
Kawai works over Boa's head and body with a nice combination.
Boa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawai throws a right hand that Boa ducks under and follows up with a left that Boa also avoids with ease.
Boa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boa blocks a head kick by Kawai.
Kawai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Kawai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boa counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boa shoots in but Kawai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelson Kawai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawai defends it nicely.
Kawai looks to land a body kick but Boa moved away.
Kawai works over Boa's head and body with a nice combination.
Cyril Boa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelson Kawai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boa misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelson Kawai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kawai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelson Kawai!
Kelson Kawai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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