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AVKT 25: Reigning Fire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamoa Christ (ranked 6067 p4p, 25336 weight class) and Efds Dfsdsf (ranked 239 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamoa Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Efds Dfsdsf!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dfsdsf with a poor takedown
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Efds Dfsdsf has been cut.
Dfsdsf has his takedown stuffed
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dfsdsfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 Dfsdsf is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Christ moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Dfsdsf! Christ continues to tee off on Dfsdsf, landing with a left and a right! Christ connects with a right hand that leaves Dfsdsf sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamoa Christ!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Miller (ranked 4190 p4p, 24369 weight class) and Jerry Brooks (ranked 494 p4p, 646 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Brooks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooks is rocked!
Miller fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Brooks square on the jaw! Damn, Brooks is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheeks Clapperton (ranked 3979 p4p, 3776 weight class) and Reign San Nicholas (ranked 472 p4p, 462 weight class). Reign San Nicholas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cheeks Clapperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reign San Nicholas!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapperton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clapperton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clapperton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. San Nicholas tries to avoid it but Clapperton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag San Nicholas to the ground. San Nicholas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like San Nicholas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clapperton misses with a wild body shot.
San Nicholas swats away the attempt to clinch by Clapperton.
San Nicholas checks a leg kick.
San Nicholas slips a jab from Clapperton.
Clapperton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
San Nicholas is refusing to be controlled, as Clapperton sits in half guard.
Clapperton throws a strike but San Nicholas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Nicholas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clapperton controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clapperton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clapperton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Clapperton from controlling successfully.
San Nicholas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clapperton controls the pace.
Clapperton wants to pass the guard but San Nicholas is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clapperton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clapperton advances to half guard.
San Nicholas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clapperton is trying to control. San Nicholas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two 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.
Clapperton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clapperton wants to pass to mount but San Nicholas is defending the position.
Clapperton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
San Nicholas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
San Nicholas is defending against the submission attempts here by Clapperton.
Clapperton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
San Nicholas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cheeks Clapperton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clapperton tries for a takedown but San Nicholas circles away easily
and San Nicholas counters with a stiff right hand.
San Nicholas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clapperton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. San Nicholas defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeks Clapperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San Nicholas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clapperton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
San Nicholas lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for San Nicholas.
Clapperton throws an overhand right that lands on San Nicholas's shoulder, as San Nicholas tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for San Nicholas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Nicholas.
Clapperton tries to clinch but San Nicholas is having none of it.
Clapperton fails with the takedown
and San Nicholas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clapperton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Nicholas was well out of range. Poor timing from Clapperton.
Clapperton tries for a takedown but San Nicholas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Nicholas scores with a shot to the body.
Clapperton shoots in looking for a takedown but San Nicholas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clapperton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clapperton shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from San Nicholas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clapperton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
San Nicholas scores with a shot to the body.
Clapperton has a takedown stuffed.
Clapperton is breathing heavily.
San Nicholas lands with an overhand left.
Clapperton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
San Nicholas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reign San Nicholas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
San Nicholas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clapperton's hands.
San Nicholas cracks Clapperton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clapperton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and San Nicholas counters with a straight right hand.
San Nicholas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Clapperton to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Clapperton looks to clinch but San Nicholas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Clapperton taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reign San Nicholas!
After the fight, Reign San Nicholas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Burns (ranked 2666 p4p, 3342 weight class) and Felipe Almeida (ranked 332 p4p, 419 weight class). Almeida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martin Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns darts in and clinches Almeida up against the cage.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns trying to control the action but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Burns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Almeida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns has hold of Almeida's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Almeida tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Burns cranks the arm and Almeida screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Almeida, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martin Burns!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 3130 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Arles Aloevera (ranked 378 p4p, 344 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arles Aloevera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloevera misses with the combination.
Gable rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aloevera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aloevera working hard to break the clinch.
Gable blocks the elbow strike.
Aloevera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gable keeps control of Aloevera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aloevera lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Aloevera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gable blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Aloevera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gable works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloevera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gable has passed into side control.
Aloevera is trying to escape the position but Gable is controlling the position.
Aloevera struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gable 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.
Aloevera is looking for a sweep.
Aloevera trying his best to control but Gable has mounted him.
Gable controlling from mount.
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aloevera for as long as he can get away with.
Gable connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloevera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aloevera throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gable. What's that going to do exactly?
Gable takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gable continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Gable.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloevera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gable controlling the pace for now.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
Gable's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gable looking to finish Aloevera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aloevera!
Aloevera is trying to escape the mount.
Gable looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable looking for a guillotine from mount but Aloevera is having none of it.
Gable is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aloevera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aloevera shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aloevera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gable connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aloevera scrambles back to his feet.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aloevera can do to turn this around?
Gable misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Aloevera as Gable shoots in.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloevera throws the kick towards the body but Gable avoids it.
Gable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aloevera is trying to break the clinch but Gable is controlling him.
Aloevera throws an elbow but it misses.
Aloevera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aloevera is trying to push Gable away but Gable has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloevera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gable is trying to drag Aloevera to the mat but Aloevera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aloevera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gable won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable wants to take the fight to the mat but Aloevera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been informed that Aloevera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloevera tries to break the clinch but Gable is controlling the position.
Aloevera lands a nice shot to the body.
Aloevera breaks the clinch.
Gable slips a jab and a cross from Aloevera.
Gable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloevera moves away.
Aloevera throws a counter combo.
Aloevera slaps away a takedown attempt from Gable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Gable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gable throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aloevera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gable is in Aloevera's guard.
Gable trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aloevera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aloevera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gable looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gable looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gable!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloevera wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable controlling from side mount.
Further stalling from Gable.
Gable in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable controls the position from side control.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aloevera tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.
Gable advances to mount.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aloevera tries to hold on but Gable postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
Aloevera can't escape the position.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gable is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gable lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloevera tries to lock up and control but Gable gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gable lands a nice shot to the head.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aloevera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gable walks into a straight right hand from Aloevera.
Gable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aloevera defends well and Gable ends up having to push Aloevera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aloevera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gable is trying to trip Aloevera. He has hold of a leg but Aloevera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gable persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.
Gable scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aloevera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gable sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloevera working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gable staying out of range there.
Gable thows a leg kick but Aloevera checks it
and Aloevera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Aloevera shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Aloevera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Gable misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloevera misses with a few strikes there.
Aloevera misses with a kick to the body.
Gable motions for Aloevera to come forward. Gable throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Aloevera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aloevera is trying to defend but Gable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aloevera wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable working over Aloevera with some ground and pound. Aloevera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gable controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aloevera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aloevera looking to control.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Aloevera is keeping the position.
Aloevera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gable showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arles Aloevera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aloevera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gable thuds his right hand into Aloevera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gable clinches up against the cage.
Aloevera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gable won't allow it.
Aloevera is trying to break free.
Aloevera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloevera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gable throws a big shot that misses.
Dan Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aloevera fakes the leg kick and cracks Gable in the body.
A punch combination from Aloevera misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arles Aloevera.
I think Gable 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Dan Gable managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Kafka (ranked 2481 p4p, 2673 weight class) and King Wong (ranked 303 p4p, 322 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dude Kafka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Wong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wong on the side of the head.
It looks like King Wong has been cut.
Kafka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wong slips under a jab from Kafka.
Kafka misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Wong misses.
Kafka sends Wong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kafka is motioning to the referee to let Wong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wong is rocked!
Kafka cracks Wong with a left hook right on the temple and Wong goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kafka lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Wong is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dude Kafka!
Dude Kafka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 2764 p4p, 2648 weight class) and Surkho Dratchev (ranked 331 p4p, 320 weight class). Dratchev has chosen Schweine by Glukoza Nostra as his entrance music. Surkho Dratchev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dratchev.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Dratchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dratchev's guard.
Dratchev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hunt jumps guard but Dratchev stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dratchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dratchev is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dratchev after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Dratchev.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dratchev to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dratchev to keep the fight standing.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Dratchev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dratchev moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dratchev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Dratchev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dratchev lands with a left to the head.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Dratchev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Dratchev is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dratchev breaks the clinch.
Dratchev cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dratchev finish him?
 Hunt is rocked!
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hunt! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Cash (ranked 1590 p4p, 3481 weight class) and Jett Robins (ranked 143 p4p, 276 weight class). Jett Robins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arlo Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jett Robins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash forces Robins back against the cage and clinches.
Cash tries to pull guard but Robins holds him up against the cage and eventually Cash drops back down to his feet.
Robins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cash drags the fight down to the ground.
Cash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robins gets to his feet. Cash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cash wants to clinch
and Robins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cash forces Robins back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash gets control of Robins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cash will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robins is aware though and is defending well.
Robins is pushing down on Cash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cash is fighting to maintain full guard but Robins has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robins pulls his head out easily.
Cash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robins is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robins not doing much here.
Robins is thwarting Cash's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robins prevents Cash from improving his position.
Cash looking for submissions off his back.
Robins wants to free his trapped foot but Cash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robins wants to stand up but Cash has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robins trying to control the action but Cash is working from the bottom.
Robins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash actively working from the bottom here.
Robins prevents Cash from improving his position.
Robins trying to pass the guard but Cash defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cash is looking for a sweep. Robins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Cash tries to clinch up.
Cash tries to clinch there but Robins circles away.
Robins with a jab.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cash tries to clinch there but Robins circles away.
Cash forces Robins back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cash as Robins tries to tie him up.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Robins tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.
Cash jumps guard but Robins stands there with Cash around his waist. Cash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Cash jumps guard but Robins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robins working hard to break the clinch.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Cash tries to pull guard but Robins won't allow it.
Robins is trying to break free.
Cash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arlo Cash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good exchange - Robins coming out on top.
Robins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cash is rocked!
Cash clinches up against the cage.
Oh Cash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robins can't find room to land a body shot as Cash controls the action.
Cash seems to have got his legs back now.
Robins digs a right hand underneath Cash's ribcage. Cash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cash jumps guard and drags Robins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robins passes into half guard.
Cash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robins pulls his head out easily.
Robins seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash trying to get back to full guard but Robins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Robins is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robins.
Cash tries to clinch there but Robins circles away.
Robins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Robins. Those never looked like landing.
Cash wants to clinch but Robins slips to the side
enabling Robins to counter with a crisp jab.
Cash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cash moves to clinch but Robins breaks away
and Robins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BOOM! Robins lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cash. Cash tries to recover but Robins is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cash lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jett Robins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Johnson (ranked 1444 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Tom Hanks (ranked 200 p4p, 247 weight class). Jason Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanks tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hanks! Johnson lets Hanks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hanks is rocked!
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!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Hanks's side.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Hanks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Hanks misses with a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanks in his tracks.
Hanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hanks sprawling to the canvas! Hanks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Hanks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hanks clean off his feet! He's out cold! Johnson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Johnson!
Jason Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kelvin (ranked 1862 p4p, 787 weight class) and Carson Justice (ranked 248 p4p, 112 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Kelvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carson Justice!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Justice has closed the distance and engaged Kelvin in a clinch.
Justice jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justice holds on and takes a little breather.
Justice has his foot on Kelvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelvin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice has his hands on Kelvin's head, controlling the position.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin looking for subs off his back but Justice has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kelvin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Justice passes into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelvin trying his best to control but Justice has mounted him.
Kelvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Justice controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Justice has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kelvin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Justice controlling from the full mount.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Justice pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin tries to control the position but Justice now has his back.
Kelvin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Justice controlling the position well here. Kelvin rolled but Justice kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Justice is not going to allow Kelvin to sit and survive in this position.
Kelvin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Justice gets his way!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justice keeps control of the position easily here as Kelvin tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin tries to roll but Justice sticks to his back.
Kelvin trying to control the hands but Justice breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Justice controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Justice dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Justice rushes Kelvin and presses him up against the cage.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Justice controls the action.
Justice is trying to pull guard but Kelvin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Justice.
Justice jumps guard but Kelvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice pulls Kelvin into guard.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justice holds on and takes a little breather.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelvin is looking to work some ground and pound but Justice has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Justice working for a triangle but Kelvin defends it easily.
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelvin defends well.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelvin preventing the sweep.
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Justice seems keen to control Kelvin's posture.
Kelvin looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kelvin controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelvin looking to control.
Kelvin working for submissions but it's allowed Justice to get to half guard.
Justice controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kelvin actively working from the bottom here.
Justice uses his free foot to push down on Kelvin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kelvin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justice pushes Kelvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrew Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Justice.
Justice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Justice looking for a sweep. Not yet Justice, not yet.
Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelvin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelvin looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin being controlled here, momentarily.
Carson Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justice passes into half guard.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep. Justice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelvin trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Justice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelvin gets tackled into the cage by Justice. Justice maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kelvin uses from the top position.
Justice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kelvin throwing strikes but missing.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Justice has control of Kelvin's left arm, preventing Kelvin from doing any damage.
Kelvin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Justice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kelvin, into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Justice really dominated that round.
That's time! Kelvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Justice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelvin, pushing him back against the cage.
Justice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Justice controls the action.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Justice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Justice tries to pull guard but Kelvin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kelvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Justice pulls guard effortlessly.
Kelvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Justice is retaining full guard.
Justice trying to keep a closed guard but Kelvin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice has his foot on Kelvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelvin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kelvin is fighting to break Justice's control of his arms but Justice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.
Justice can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelvin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kelvin is working for a submission of some sort.
Justice moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kelvin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelvin advances to half guard.
Justice wants to control but Kelvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelvin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Justice sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Justice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Justice moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice looking for a guillotine here but Kelvin defends easily.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Carson Justice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kelvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kelvin uses from the top position.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelvin defends it easily.
Justice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelvin is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.
Kelvin looking to pass the guard.
Kelvin throws a big right hand that misses.
Justice pulls Kelvin in close to prevent any damage.
Justice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justice is continuing to stall.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kelvin throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin misses with a few strikes there.
Justice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Justice tries to pull guard but Kelvin holds him up against the cage and eventually Justice drops back down to his feet.
Justice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kelvin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Justice can turn it around.
Justice jumps guard but Kelvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Justice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Justice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kelvin forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice trying to hold on to Kelvin's head to control him but Kelvin postures up.
Justice is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kelvin is staying active.
Kelvin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kelvin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Justice sees it coming and defends easily.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Justice working for a triangle but Kelvin defends it easily.
Kelvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelvin is one step ahead there.
Justice wants to control but Kelvin passes easily into half guard.
Justice keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carson Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Justice 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson Justice!
Carson Justice is the new lightweight champion!
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