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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Heimo (ranked 4202 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 377 p4p, 226 weight class). Aleksi Heimo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
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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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kasamsun finds it's way through Heimo's defenses.
Heimo avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Heimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Heimo ducks right into an uppercut from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands with a cross.
Kasamsun misses with a few strikes there.
Kasamsun connects with a crisp jab.
Kasamsun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heimo.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
A jab from Kasamsun does it's job there.
Heimo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heimo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasamsun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasamsun forces Heimo back against the cage and clinches.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kasamsun stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Heimo.
Heimo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heimo lands a shoulder strike.
Kasamsun throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heimo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heimo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasamsun lands a nice uppercut.
Heimo cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
Kasamsun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heimo up against the cage.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Heimo blocks it.
Kasamsun throws a head punch that misses.
Heimo tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Heimo back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kasamsun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kasamsun taking a breather.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kasamsun can't find room to land a body shot as Heimo controls the action.
Kasamsun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Heimo.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimo misses with a body punch.
Kasamsun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kasamsun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasamsun wants to take the fight to the mat but Heimo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heimo lands a body punch.
Kasamsun looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
Heimo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun cracks Heimo with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heimo as Kasamsun tries to tie him up.
Kasamsun misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasamsun.
Heimo tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Heimo back against the cage.
Heimo tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun leaning against his opponent.
Heimo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimo.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
Kasamsun misses with a body punch.
Kasamsun has a couple of punches blocked by Heimo.
Heimo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heimo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Heimo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Kasamsun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun throws a punch but it's blocked by Heimo.
Kasamsun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stalling in the clinch but Heimo improves position.
Heimo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasamsun lands with a left to the head.
Kasamsun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasamsun throws a head punch that misses.
Heimo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heimo tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Heimo back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heimo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasamsun misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heimo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kasamsun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heimo scores with a shot to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun is trying to maintain a safe position but Heimo gets an underhook and turns Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun stalling.
Kasamsun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heimo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heimo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasamsun.
Heimo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heimo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aleksi Heimo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heimo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimo throws a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head but Kasamsun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimo avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Heimo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heimo throws a right hand that Kasamsun ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasamsun also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun cracks Heimo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Heimo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimo moves away.
Kasamsun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasamsun avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimo tries to sprawl but Kasamsun drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kasamsun trying to control the action but Heimo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasamsun is working away from the top position though.
Kasamsun controlling the pace.
Kasamsun wants to control but Heimo is keeping him busy.
Heimo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kasamsun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo wants to control but Kasamsun is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heimo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heimo trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heimo is on top in guard.
Heimo won't allow Kasamsun to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heimo is trying to control but can't.
Heimo tries to roll over but Kasamsun keeps him under control.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimo is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heimo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heimo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heimo manages to get to full guard.
Heimo working for a triangle but Kasamsun defends it easily.
Heimo pulls Kasamsun in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heimo 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.
Heimo working a defensive guard here.
Kasamsun content to stall in guard here.
Heimo keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Heimo is trying to control the position but Kasamsun postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Heimo enables Kasamsun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heimo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasamsun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Heimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up.
Heimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasamsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick there by Heimo.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Heimo.
And Kasamsun tries to counter it with a takedown but Heimo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Kasamsun does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heimo slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
Heimo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Heimo.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Heimo moves out of range.
Heimo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun scores with the left hand. Heimo knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasamsun shoots in and drives through. Heimo sprawls well.
Heimo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kasamsun lands a head shot.
Heimo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasamsun is looking to clinch.
Heimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heimo.
Kasamsun shoots in for a double leg but Heimo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Heimo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Heimo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Heimo.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasamsun scores with a four punch combination!
Heimo defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Heimo throws a right and a left that Kasamsun avoids nicely.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heimo as he jumps to the side.
Aleksi Heimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heimo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimo feints a jab promting Kasamsun to slip. Heimo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kasamsun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heimo fails to land with a series of punches.
Heimo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Heimo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasamsun tests Heimo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasamsun! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasamsun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heimo tries to roll over but Kasamsun keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heimo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasamsun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasamsun's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimo has the hooks in. Kasamsun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Heimo trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Kasamsun's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aleksi Heimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kasamsun is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun breaks Heimo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Heimo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kasamsun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heimo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksi Heimo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kasamsun 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
A relieved looking Irong Kasamsun thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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