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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lafon Bornay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lafon Bornay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bornay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Bornay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bornay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Bornay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bornay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bornay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bornay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clay looking for a takedown.
Clay is working for takedown but Bornay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay looking for a takedown.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bornay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bornay darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Bornay is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Bornay's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornay is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bornay down to the mat. Bornay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bornay moves into the clinch.
Clay has Bornay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bornay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Bornay to work.
Clay wants a takedown.
Bornay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
and Bornay counters by clinching up.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
Bornay stops a takedown attempt from Clay.
Bornay is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bornay down to the mat. Bornay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clay fails with the takedown
and Bornay counters by clinching up.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Bornay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bornay.
It looks like Cassius Clay has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bornay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bornay is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bornay down to the mat. Bornay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornay tries to clinch up.
Bornay darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Bornay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
Bornay slows down the pace here.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bornay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Bornay to work.
Bornay is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bornay down to the mat. Bornay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bornay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bornay stalls.
Bornay prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bornay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bornay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bornay stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Clay misses with a takedown
and Bornay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bornay.
A bit of stalling here from Bornay.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Bornay prevents the takedown attempt.
Bornay stalls.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bornay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Bornay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cassius Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornay moves into the clinch.
Clay tries to score a body lock takedown but Bornay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bornay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clay.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bornay stalls.
Bornay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clay's defenses.
Bornay stalling in the clinch.
Bornay lands an elbow just above Clay 's eye.
Clay has Bornay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bornay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clay has Bornay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bornay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bornay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clay tries for a takedown but Bornay manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cassius Clay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
and Bornay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bornay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bornay lands an elbow just above Clay 's eye.
Bornay lands a nice elbow.
Bornay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bornay continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Bornay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clay, pushing him back against the cage.
Clay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bornay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bornay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bornay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bornay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bornay stalling in the clinch.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bornay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
Bornay lands an elbow inside.
Bornay has Clay pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries for a takedown but Bornay manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay is working for takedown but Bornay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay is trying to drag Bornay to the mat but Bornay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bornay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clay.
Bornay leaning against his opponent.
Clay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bornay prevents it.
Bornay lands an elbow inside that Clay shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bornay.
Lafon Bornay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clay wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bornay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bornay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clay's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bornay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bornay is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bornay down to the mat. Bornay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clay fails with the takedown
and Bornay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bornay.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bornay lands a damaging elbow.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
and Bornay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bornay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornay slowing the pace effectively.
Clay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
Bornay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bornay counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bornay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bornay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bornay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bornay counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bornay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bornay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clay fails with the takedown
and Bornay moves into the clinch.
Bornay has Clay pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bornay.
Bornay just leaning against Clay, taking a breather.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bornay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clay tries for a takedown but Bornay manages to get underhooks.
Bornay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Bornay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cassius Clay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Clay misses with a takedown
and Bornay moves into the clinch.
Bornay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bornay lands an elbow inside that Clay shrugs off.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Bornay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bornay wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Bornay.
Clay tries for a takedown but Bornay circles away easily
and Bornay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bornay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bornay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bornay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clay up against the cage.
Clay is working for takedown but Bornay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bornay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bornay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bornay closes the distance and clinches.
Clay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bornay prevents it.
Bornay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clay can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Bornay slowing the pace effectively.
Bornay lands an elbow inside.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Bornay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bornay clinches with his opponent.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bornay lands a damaging elbow.
Clay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bornay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bornay rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornay effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bornay.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bornay gets underhooks to prevent Clay's takedown attempt.
Bornay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clay tries for a takedown but Bornay manages to get underhooks.
Bornay just leaning against Clay, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Bornay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Bornay counters by clinching up.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bornay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bornay.
Bornay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clay tries to score a body lock takedown but Bornay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bornay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bornay is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bornay down to the mat. Bornay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lafon Bornay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bornay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clay, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Bornay to work.
Cassius Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lafon Bornay.
Clay has his takedown stuffed
and Bornay counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bornay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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