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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Costello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Burkhart!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costello shoots in for a double leg but Burkhart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costello tries to clinch but Burkhart is having none of it.
Costello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burkhart tries to avoid it but Costello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burkhart to the ground. Burkhart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burkhart misses with an uppercut.
Burkhart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costello manages to avoid it.
Costello shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burkhart misses the shot to the body.
Burkhart misses with a looping left.
Costello moves in looking to clinch but Burkhart pushes him off.
Burkhart slow jab from Costello misses its intended target.
Burkhart throws a hook but Costello avoids it easily.
Burkhart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burkhart throws an overhand right that lands on Costello's shoulder, as Costello tries to avoid the shot.
Costello fails with a takedown attempt.
Burkhart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burkhart misses with an uppercut. Costello saw that one coming.
Costello slips a jab from Burkhart.
Costello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costello is breathing heavily.
Costello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burkhart swivels and escapes.
Burkhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costello.
Burkhart missing with a left hand there. Costello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burkhart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Burkhart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burkhart misses with a hook. Costello ducked under it nicely.
Costello slips under a jab from Burkhart.
Burkhart looks to land a left hand but Costello moved out of range nicely.
Costello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burkhart.
Alex Burkhart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burkhart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costello moves away from the strike by Burkhart.
Burkhart looks to land a right hand but Costello moved out of range.
Burkhart missing with a left hand there. Costello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Burkhart as Costello shoots in.
Costello ducks under a wild hook from Burkhart.
Burkhart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costello has a takedown stuffed.
Costello ducks under a wild hook from Burkhart.
A head kick from Costello lands but Burkhart takes it in his stride.
It looks like Alex Burkhart has been cut.
Costello looks for a takedown but Burkhart sprawls well.
Costello throws a sloppy head kick and Burkhart moves out of range easily.
Burkhart stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costello shoots in for a double leg but Burkhart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burkhart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costello takes one on the button.
A jab from Burkhart misses.
Burkhart misses the shot to the body.
Alex Burkhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burkhart swings for the body but Costello moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Burkhart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burkhart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burkhart.
Jab by Burkhart.
Costello ducks under a wild hook from Burkhart.
Burkhart misses with a hook. Costello ducked under it nicely.
Costello wants to clinch.
Costello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Burkhart misses.
Burkhart scores with a nice strike.
Burkhart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burkhart misses with an uppercut. Costello saw that one coming.
Burkhart loads up on a big right hand but Costello slips the punch.
Burkhart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Costello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart throws a big shot that misses.
Costello shoots in and drives through. Burkhart sprawls well.
Burkhart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Costello throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burkhart.
Costello defending well as Burkhart loads up on a big left hand.
Costello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burkhart pinned against the cage. Burkhart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Burkhart. No joy for Costello on that attempt.
Burkhart keeps the fight on the outside.
Burkhart throws a hook but Costello blocks it.
Costello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costello ducks under a wild hook from Burkhart.
Burkhart throws an overhand right that lands on Costello's shoulder, as Costello tries to avoid the shot.
Costello shoots in and drives through. Burkhart sprawls well.
Burkhart lands a lovely overhand right.
Costello closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Costello lands in his opponent's guard.
Costello gets to his feet. Burkhart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart misses with a straight right.
Burkhart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Costello wants to clinch.
Costello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burkhart tries to avoid it but Costello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burkhart to the ground. Burkhart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costello slips a jab from Burkhart.
Burkhart stuffs the takedown.
Burkhart thows a body shot but no joy.
Costello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costello staying out of range there.
Burkhart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burkhart misses with a hook.
Burkhart misses with a wild body shot.
Costello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burkhart throws out the jab.
Costello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burkhart.
A choreographed right hand from Burkhart misses the target.
Burkhart misses the jab.
Burkhart is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Costello had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice sprawl there from Burkhart as Costello shoots in.
Costello looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Burkhart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Burkhart's cut.
That's time! Costello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Burkhart misses.
Costello rushes Burkhart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burkhart.
Costello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkhart jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Costello.
A big left from Burkhart misses.
Burkhart misses with a straight right.
Burkhart throws the left hand but Costello avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Burkhart misses.
Costello slips under a jab from Burkhart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burkhart throws a jab but it's blocked by Costello.
Burkhart waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Costello.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burkhart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costello. Costello obviously looking to wear him down.
Frankie Costello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costello fails with a takedown attempt.
Burkhart connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costello.
The fighters circling - Burkhart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burkhart.
Costello looks to land a body kick but Burkhart moved away.
Costello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burkhart.
Burkhart misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Costello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burkhart misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Costello.
Burkhart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burkhart misses with a straight right.
Burkhart takes a swing at Costello's ribcage but misses.
Costello ducks under a wild hook from Burkhart.
Costello misses with a takedown attempt - Burkhart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burkhart throws a hook but Costello avoids it easily.
Costello tries to clinch but Burkhart moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Costello or perhaps it was just good defense by Burkhart which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burkhart misses the jab.
Burkhart loads up on a big right hand but Costello slips the punch.
Costello shoots in and drives through. Burkhart sprawls well.
Costello moves away from the strike by Burkhart.
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.
Costello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burkhart.
Burkhart misses with an uppercut.
Costello darts in and clinches Burkhart up against the cage.
Burkhart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burkhart is working for takedown but Costello is calmly controlling the position for now.
Costello tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costello stalling in the clinch but Burkhart improves position.
Burkhart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burkhart tries to break the clinch but Costello is controlling the position.
Burkhart wants a takedown.
Burkhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burkhart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Costello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burkhart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burkhart looks to score with a jab to the body but Costello is just out of range.
Costello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burkhart stuffs the takedown attempt from Costello. Costello gets slowly back to his feet.
Costello tries for a takedown but Burkhart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Burkhart. No joy for Costello on that attempt.
Costello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burkhart.
Burkhart throws a big shot that misses.
Burkhart lands with a hook. Costello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Costello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Costello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burkhart but Burkhart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Costello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burkhart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burkhart looks to land a right hand but Costello moved out of range.
Costello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Costello shoots for a takedown but Burkhart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costello lands with a nice body punch.
Costello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burkhart but Burkhart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burkhart misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burkhart misses with an uppercut.
Costello closes the distance and clinches up with Burkhart, looking for a takedown. Costello pushes Burkhart against the cage but Burkhart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costello misses with a wild combination.
Alex Burkhart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burkhart slow jab from Costello misses its intended target.
Costello fails to land the takedown.
Burkhart misses with a looping right.
Costello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burkhart swivels and escapes.
Burkhart slow jab from Costello misses its intended target.
Costello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burkhart pinned against the cage. Burkhart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Burkhart finds it's way through Costello's defenses.
Costello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burkhart as he avoids it easily.
Burkhart lands with a right hand.
Costello throws a head kick but Burkhart moves out of range.
Costello shoots in looking for a takedown. Burkhart tries to sprawl out of it but Costello keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burkhart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burkhart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burkhart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burkhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Burkhart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Costello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burkhart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Costello.
Costello looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burkhart throws out a loose jab but Costello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Burkhart. No joy for Costello on that attempt.
Costello defending well as Burkhart loads up on a big left hand.
Burkhart keeps the fight on the outside.
Costello avoids the body shot from Burkhart.
Costello has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burkhart smiles and moves away.
Burkhart stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costello tries to clinch up but Burkhart circles away and keeps his distance.
Burkhart throws a jab when Costello was well out of range.
Costello slips under a jab from Burkhart.
Costello fails with the takedown.
A choreographed right hand from Burkhart misses the target.
Costello closes the distance and clinches up with Burkhart, looking for a takedown. Costello pushes Burkhart against the cage but Burkhart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costello tries to clinch up but Burkhart circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burkhart throws the left hand but Costello avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burkhart.
Costello tries to clinch up.
Burkhart slow jab from Costello misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Burkhart.
Costello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burkhart.
Burkhart circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Burkhart.
Costello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burkhart.
Costello fails with the takedown.
A big right from Burkhart misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costello.
Costello misses with a takedown attempt - Burkhart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Costello moves in looking to clinch but Burkhart pushes him off.
Costello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burkhart circles away.
Burkhart throws a shot from downtown. Costello moves away and avoids it.
Costello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Costello tries to throw a body punch but Burkhart avoids it by throwing Costello back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costello misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Burkhart is working for takedown but Costello is calmly controlling the position for now.
Costello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burkhart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Burkhart fails to land.
Costello drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burkhart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkhart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burkhart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costello forces Burkhart back against the cage and clinches.
Costello manages to break the clinch.
Costello darts in and clinches Burkhart up against the cage.
Costello manages to break the clinch.
Costello slips under a jab.
Costello throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Costello shoots in but no luck this time.
Burkhart throws a hook but Costello blocks it.
Costello slips a straight right by Burkhart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Burkhart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burkhart missing with a left hand there. Costello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burkhart.
No luck for Costello with that takedown attempt.
Costello slips under a jab.
Burkhart misses with a straight left.
Burkhart looks to land a left hand but Costello moved out of range nicely.
Costello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burkhart's waist but Burkhart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costello off to one side.
Burkhart misses with a straight left.
Burkhart waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Costello.
Costello staying out of range there.
Costello slips a jab from Burkhart.
Costello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burkhart as he avoids it easily.
Burkhart keeps the fight on the outside.
Costello looks for a takedown but Burkhart sprawls well.
Costello has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costello tries to break the clinch but Burkhart is controlling the position.
Costello goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burkhart prevents it.
Costello is pressed up against the cage. Burkhart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costello down to the mat. Costello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Burkhart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burkhart throws a body punch but Costello moves out of range.
Burkhart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Costello connects with a body shot.
Costello shoots in but Burkhart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burkhart misses with a left hand
and Costello counters with a head kick. That will keep Burkhart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Costello feints and then cracks Burkhart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burkhart down.
Costello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burkhart swivels and escapes.
Costello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burkhart swivels and escapes.
Burkhart throws a right hand that misses
and Costello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burkhart's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costello trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burkhart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burkhart manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Frankie Costello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costello lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Costello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burkhart 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Burkhart!
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