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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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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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RATING
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