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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Malvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Say hello to the Bad Guy. 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 New York, Razor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorne Malvo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malvo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramon swivels and escapes.
Ramon gets a clinch.
Ramon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Malvo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramon is keeping busy.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike.
Malvo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ramon uses from the top position.
Malvo pulls Ramon in close to prevent any damage.
Malvo wants to sweep but no luck.
Malvo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ramon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malvo pushes Ramon up against the cage in a clinch.
Malvo manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Malvo misses.
Ramon tries to clinch there but Malvo circles away.
Ramon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malvo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramon doesn't manage to clinch there - Malvo circles away.
Ramon is looking to clinch but Malvo is avoiding it.
Ramon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramon wants to clinch
and Malvo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramon tries to clinch but Malvo moves away
and Malvo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malvo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramon defends well and Malvo ends up having to push Ramon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Malvo.
Ramon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malvo takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Malvo can't break the clinch.
Ramon pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo pulls Ramon into guard.
Malvo is trying to hold Ramon in close to prevent damage but Ramon has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malvo wants to stand back up but Ramon manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Malvo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malvo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramon slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Razor Ramon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramon moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
Ramon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malvo rushes Ramon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malvo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Malvo jumps guard but Ramon stands there with Malvo around his waist. Malvo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike.
Ramon pushes off an throws an elbow but Malvo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramon misses with an elbow over the top.
Malvo can't break the clinch.
Malvo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramon.
Malvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramon wants to clinch
and Malvo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramon tries to clinch there but Malvo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malvo trying to land knees to the body.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike.
Malvo tries to pull guard but Ramon holds him up against the cage and eventually Malvo drops back down to his feet.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Malvo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramon throws an elbow but misses.
Ramon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malvo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malvo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramon.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo wants the takedown. Ramon is fighting it off but Malvo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ramon's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malvo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramon slaps away a takedown attempt from Malvo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramon doesn't manage to clinch there - Malvo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo forces Ramon back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramon.
Malvo takes an elbow to the temple.
Malvo gets control of Ramon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malvo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malvo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramon escapes and throws Malvo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ramon is looking to take a break and control but Malvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malvo is holding Ramon down, trying to stall.
Ramon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramon trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Razor Ramon just wasn't active enough.
Ramon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malvo, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramon throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramon pushes off an throws an elbow but Malvo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malvo jumps guard but Ramon stands there with Malvo around his waist. Malvo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malvo blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Razor Ramon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malvo gets a double leg takedown into Ramon's guard.
Malvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lorne Malvo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ramon moves out of range of the leg kick from Malvo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon closes the distance and clinches.
Ramon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramon prevents a body shot from Malvo.
Malvo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malvo takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Malvo 's eye.
Malvo is trying to break the clinch but Ramon is controlling him.
Malvo fails to pull guard.
Malvo is looking for a takedown.
Malvo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramon throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malvo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Malvo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Ramon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malvo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramon misses with an elbow strike.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramon lands an elbow that stopped Malvo in his tracks for a moment.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike.
Ramon pushes off an throws an elbow but Malvo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo is trying to force a seperation but Ramon has the dominant position.
Ramon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Ramon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramon throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malvo takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramon effectively controlling the action here.
Ramon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malvo's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon throws an elbow but it misses.
Malvo blocks the elbow strike.
Ramon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramon throws an elbow but misses.
Ramon throws an elbow that misses.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Malvo 's eye.
Ramon throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramon throws an elbow but misses.
Malvo drags the fight down to the ground.
Malvo trying to control the position.
Malvo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramon is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ramon stays in close to Malvo's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lorne Malvo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malvo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malvo rushes Ramon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malvo's brow.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Ramon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramon clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramon doesn't manage to clinch there - Malvo circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malvo.
Ramon tries to clinch there but Malvo circles away.
Ramon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramon moves to clinch but Malvo breaks away
and Malvo counters with a takedown into side control.
Malvo wants to stand but Ramon has his arm trapped.
Malvo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Malvo stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramon misses with an elbow over the top.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramon throws an elbow but misses.
Ramon throws an elbow that misses.
Razor Ramon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malvo avoids the elbow strike from Ramon, against the cage.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Malvo 's eye.
Ramon misses with an elbow strike.
Malvo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malvo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malvo avoids the elbow strike from Ramon, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo wants a takedown.
Ramon pushes off an throws an elbow but Malvo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ramon lands an elbow that stopped Malvo in his tracks for a moment.
Ramon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramon pushes off an throws an elbow but Malvo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malvo slowing the pace effectively.
Malvo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramon.
Malvo blocks the elbow strike.
Malvo dodges an elbow strike from Ramon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo manages to break the clinch.
Ramon wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malvo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malvo controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lorne Malvo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malvo fails to land the takedown.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Malvo.
Malvo gets tackled into the cage by Ramon. Ramon maintains the clinch.
Ramon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malvo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramon walks away with a smile on his face. Malvo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ramon tries to clinch but Malvo moves out of range.
Ramon wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
Ramon gets tackled into the cage by Malvo. Malvo maintains the clinch.
Malvo manages to break the clinch.
Malvo clinches up with Ramon and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramon misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malvo.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Ramon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramon throws an elbow but misses.
Malvo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Malvo dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramon is looking to clinch.
Malvo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malvo misses with a body shot.
Ramon wants to clinch
and Malvo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malvo is keen to just control but Ramon is a slippery customer.
Ramon keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lorne Malvo.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malvo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramon tries to clinch but Malvo moves away
and Malvo counters with a single leg into guard. Ramon didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvo tries to stand but Ramon is controlling from the bottom.
Malvo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Malvo trying to control but Ramon is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lorne Malvo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Malvo shoots in for a takedown but Ramon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Malvo.
Ramon tries to clinch up.
Ramon is looking to clinch but Malvo is avoiding it.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Razor Ramon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramon tries to clinch there but Malvo circles away.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramon tries to clinch but Malvo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramon is looking to clinch but Malvo is avoiding it.
Razor Ramon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramon drives through and clinches with Malvo against the cage.
Ramon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malvo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
Ramon pushes off an throws an elbow but Malvo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ramon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramon throws an elbow but misses.
Ramon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malvo's defenses.
Ramon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
Malvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramon won't allow it.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Malvo 's eye.
Ramon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malvo is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
Ramon is trying to stall.
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Malvo tries a knee to the head but Ramon blocks it.
Ramon throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramon smiles and moves away.
Ramon tries to clinch
and Malvo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ramon throws an elbow but it misses.
Malvo breaks the clinch.
Ramon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malvo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon clinches up with Malvo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramon misses with an elbow over the top.
Malvo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramon to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Malvo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malvo dodges an elbow strike from Ramon.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramon lands an elbow inside that Malvo shrugs off.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Malvo blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malvo trying to stall but Ramon improves his position.
Ramon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lorne Malvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razor Ramon.
I think Ramon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramon!
Post fight, an emotional Razor Ramon said 'Say hello to the Bad Guy!'.
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