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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinichiro Tomonaga (ranked 1405 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Richard Morrison (ranked 89 p4p, 92 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinichiro Tomonaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison keeps Tomonaga at a distance using the push kick.
Tomonaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Shinichiro Tomonaga has been cut.
Morrison lands a head kick. Tomonaga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Morrison misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Tomonaga moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomonaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Tomonaga is looking to counter punch.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomonaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tomonaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison cracks Tomonaga with a good jab.
Morrison connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Morrison tenderised Tomonaga's leg. Tomonaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morrison. Tomonaga shrugs it off though.
Morrison connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
A little feinted left hand from Tomonaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomonaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a jab to the head.
Morrison misses with a right hand
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Richard Morrison has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Morrison clobbers Tomonaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomonaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomonaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomonaga moves away.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomonaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shinichiro Tomonaga's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Morrison dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tomonaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morrison.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomonaga. That did some damage!
Morrison connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison throws a front kick that sends Tomonaga stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison with a nice calf kick.
Morrison throws a right hand that Tomonaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomonaga also avoids with ease.
It looked like Tomonaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Tomonaga moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!
Morrison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Morrison looks to move away, Tomonaga throws a big counter combo but Morrison just gets out of the way.
Morrison scores with a nice head shot.
Morrison scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Morrison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morrison fakes the leg kick and cracks Tomonaga in the body.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Tomonaga's head but Tomonaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison throws a good cross that connects.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tomonaga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Morrison tenderised Tomonaga's leg. Tomonaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tomonaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Tomonaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomonaga appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomonaga.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomonaga misses the target.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomonaga. That did some damage!
Tomonaga staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison sizes up Tomonaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Tomonaga throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga staying out of range there.
As Morrison looks to move away, Tomonaga throws a big counter combo but Morrison just gets out of the way.
Morrison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomonaga ducks right into an uppercut from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Tomonaga is out of range.
Richard Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison misses the jab.
Tomonaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomonaga's sensitive parts.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tomonaga misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws a combination. Tomonaga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body kick from Morrison.
Richard Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomonaga slips under a jab from Morrison.
Tomonaga throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomonaga misses the target.
Donk. Morrison catches Tomonaga right on the button with a cross.
Shinichiro Tomonaga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomonaga misses the target.
Morrison pushes Tomonaga away with a front kick.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Tomonaga moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Tomonaga down.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomonaga manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Shinichiro Tomonaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Morrison! Tomonaga lets Morrison back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Morrison is rocked!
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tomonaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomonaga finish him?
Morrison misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomonaga misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Tomonaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomonaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison sizes up Tomonaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 Tomonaga is rocked!
Jeez, Shinichiro Tomonaga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morrison.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Tomonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Morrison!
Richard Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Ivkov (ranked 1456 p4p, 2031 weight class) and Millard Masters (ranked 129 p4p, 181 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Masters's choice of entrance music: Enter the Sandman. The key to victory for Aleksandar Ivkov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Lethal high kicks
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Ivkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivkov connects with a high kick.
Ivkov lands with a cross.
Ivkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masters back to the cage. Ivkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masters is rocked!
It looks like Millard Masters has been cut.
Ivkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivkov won't be happy with that.
Masters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
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.
Ivkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ivkov's legs.
Ivkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivkov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters takes a little break here. Ivkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Masters tries for a kimura but Ivkov is defending well.
Ivkov being controlled for a moment.
Ivkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masters on the ground.
Masters has hold of Ivkov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ivkov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Masters cranks the arm and Ivkov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ivkov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Millard Masters!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Millard Masters waved his t-shirt featuring Action Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basko Godwin (ranked 483 p4p, 675 weight class) and Andrei Averyanov (ranked 73 p4p, 100 weight class). Averyanov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drago's Entrance Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Averyanov.
Averyanov tries to land a leg kick but Godwin saw it coming and moves away.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Averyanov tests Godwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averyanov defending well as Godwin loads up on a big left hand.
Averyanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses.
Godwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Averyanov. Averyanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Averyanov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin slips under a jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a right hand that misses
and Godwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averyanov thinking.
Godwin blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averyanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Godwin slips a jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov wants to clinch.
Godwin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Averyanov working aggressively here.
Averyanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godwin tries to work over Averyanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Averyanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averyanov has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
Godwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Averyanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godwins head.
A short right from Averyanov on the inside.
Godwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Averyanov avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Godwin.
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Averyanov.
Averyanov scores with a nice strike.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov tries to clinch but Godwin moves away
and Godwin counters with a left to the body.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Godwin does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin misses with a looping left.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
Godwin throws a quick counter head kick but Averyanov was just out of range.
Averyanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averyanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averyanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Godwin misses with a two punch combination.
Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Averyanov throws a fast counter high kick but Godwin manages to duck under it in time.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Godwin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut.
Averyanov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov throws a solid leg kick but Godwin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Averyanov.
Godwin slips under a jab.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Averyanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Godwin with a hook.
Averyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Godwin misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin throws a big shot that misses.
Godwin looks to throw a body kick
and Averyanov counters with a series of strikes. Godwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Godwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Godwin lands a jab to Averyanov's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godwin.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Averyanov lands with a nice combination. Godwin backs away looking to recover.
Averyanov checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Averyanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Averyanov is looking to clinch.
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Godwin misses the target.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Godwin avoids it well.
Godwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Averyanov. Averyanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godwin throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov lunges at Godwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godwin's hand.
Godwin thows a body kick. Averyanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin stuns Averyanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick from Godwin.
Averyanov slips a jab from Godwin.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Godwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Godwin connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basko Godwin dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Averyanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averyanov tries to clinch but Godwin is having none of it.
Godwin is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godwin.
Godwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averyanov is rocked!
Godwin batters Averyanov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Averyanov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Godwin lands a final crushing right hand to drop Averyanov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Godwin is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 641 p4p, 1100 weight class) and Tobias Berge (ranked 97 p4p, 148 weight class). The key to victory for Buzz Killer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Berge!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer looks to land a combination but Berge avoids it well.
Berge throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Berge moves into the clinch.
Berge tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Berge tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Berge.
Killer is stalling here.
Berge tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Killer letting Berge take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berge fails to pull guard.
Buzz Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Berge.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killer avoiding damage as Berge throws knees to the body.
Berge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Berge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Berge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Berge's head.
Berge shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Berge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berge looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Buzz Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berge walks into a stiff left hand from Killer.
A swing and a miss from Berge.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Berge manages to avoid it.
Berge dives in and scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killer has Berge pulled in close to control his posture.
Berge prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.
Berge trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Berge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killer!
Berge tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Killer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Berge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge tries to lock up and control but Killer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berge is looking to get to half guard.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Berge is holding on tight.
Killer controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Killer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killer looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge tries to hold on but Killer pushes him away.
Berge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Berge passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berge trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom.
Berge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berge is looking for submissions but instead, Killer has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer 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.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berge or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer, which made it look bad.
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Berge back against the cage.
Berge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Berge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Killer keeps Berge under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is not content to let Berge control the position.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berge can do to turn this around?
Berge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Killer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berge but great work by Killer.
Berge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Killer off and has taken his back!
Berge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Killer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Killer tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berge looking for the choke from the back.
Killer trying to get back to his feet but Berge is in full control for now.
Berge looking for the choke but no joy.
Berge working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berge gets his hands free as Killer looks to control.
Killer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge working for the choke.
Killer is trying to break free.
Berge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Killer has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Berge is persistently looking for the submission but Killer is defending it well.
Killer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berge swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Killer is now in Berge's guard. A big mistake from Berge there, giving up the dominant position!
Berge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Killer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Berge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Killer stuns Berge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer tests Berge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berge tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer scores with a jab.
Killer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berge's head backwards.
Killer scores with a jab. Berge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Berge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Killer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Berge, into his guard.
Tobias Berge has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berge is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Berge is looking for a triangle here but Killer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Killer tries to stand but Berge is controlling his head.
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.
Berge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killer pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berge looking for submissions off his back.
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killer not doing much here.
Berge is trying to maintain the position but Killer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Killer sits in half guard.
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Killer wants to stand up but Berge is controlling the position.
Berge trying to control here.
Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killer is trying to control. Berge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Berge tries to get to full guard but Killer has control of the leg.
Killer wants to stand up but Berge is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Killer misses.
Berge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Berge tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berge moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Tobias Berge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Berge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killer to score with a decent uppercut.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killer 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Buzz Killer thanked Bondi MMA 🏝️ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevo Caruga (ranked 1242 p4p, 915 weight class) and Ricardo Lima (ranked 144 p4p, 113 weight class). 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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8 - 1 - 0 |
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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevo Caruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima tries for a takedown but Caruga circles away easily
and Caruga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caruga.
Lima is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Caruga rolls with it to try and escape but Lima cranks on the arm and Caruga is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
Ricardo Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bartz (ranked 278 p4p, 321 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 43 p4p, 52 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music. Chad Bartz 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christophe counters with a single leg into guard. Bartz didn't expect that.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Christophe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bartz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christophe has Bartz in his guard.
Christophe has his foot on Bartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bartz has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
Bartz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe trying to keep a closed guard but Bartz is proving a slippery customer.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe can't keep his opponent in guard - Bartz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christophe is trying to get back to full guard.
Christophe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bartz manages to pass to mount!
Christophe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christophe tries to control the position but Bartz now has his back.
Christophe tries to escape but Bartz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bartz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Christophe doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Christophe right now.
Christophe trying to control the hands but Bartz won't let him.
Bartz has the hooks in. Christophe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bartz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bartz continues to stall.
Christophe wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bartz.
Christophe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe wants to control but Bartz is having none of it.
Christophe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Christophe right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Christophe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe breaks Bartz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Christophe pushes down on Bartz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christophe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bartz tries to lock up and control but Christophe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christophe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bartz is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christophe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bartz because Christophe loaded up on that one.
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 Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christophe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christophe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Christophe scores with a head kick. Bartz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Christophe misses with a low kick as Bartz jumps back.
Bartz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christophe is out of range.
Christophe moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christophe counters with a single leg into guard. Bartz didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz keeping full guard, as Christophe tries to pass.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Christophe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bartz holds on and takes a little breather.
Christophe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christophe throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartz wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christophe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bartz throws a poor cross that misses
and Christophe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz misses the jab.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christophe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz throws a low kick but Christophe moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Christophe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bartz doesn't seem phased though.
Bartz lands a glancing blow to the side of Christophe's head.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Christophe is out of range.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christophe moves away from the strike by Bartz.
Bartz cracks Christophe with a good jab.
Christophe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartz misses with a body punch
and Christophe counters with a left to the body.
Bartz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christophe under the eye.
Bartz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe moves out of range of the strikes.
Christophe throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christophe is able to avoid easily.
Christophe feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Christophe.
Christophe wants to slow Bartz down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Bartz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Bartz jabs at Christophe's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Bartz lands a jab to Christophe's midsection.
Christophe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Christophe throws a front kick aimed at Bartz's knee but Bartz avoids it well.
Bartz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christophe.
Bartz misses with a hook. Christophe ducked under it nicely.
Christophe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Bartz throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Christophe crashing down! Christophe tries to stagger back to his feet but Bartz just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Christophe asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
A relieved looking Chad Bartz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Borgia (ranked 64 p4p, 530 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 9 p4p, 76 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Kirk looks to land a right hand but Borgia moved out of range.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borgia shoots for a takedown but Kirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borgia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kirk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kirk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Kirk. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Kirk scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Borgia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borgia doesn't seem bothered though.
Borgia blocks a head kick by Kirk.
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia dives in and grabs Kirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes down on Borgia's head and hops out.
Borgia backing away here, and Kirk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Kirk shows good takedown defense.
Kirk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borgia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Borgia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Kirk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
Kirk moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirk.
Kirk lands a big head kick that sends Borgia tumbling to the mat! Kirk takes a step backwards and waves Borgia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borgia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk throws a lazy right hand but Borgia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirk.
Kirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borgia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk can't do much from the bottom here.
Kirk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Kirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Borgia is nestled in close to Kirk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Kirk trying to control from the bottom.
Kirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Kirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirk trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Nice strikes from Borgia there.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borgia looks to land a strike but Kirk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia 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.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up in Kirk's guard and throws a big left but Kirk blocks it.
Borgia advances position into side control!
Kirk can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kirk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia scoring with strikes but Kirk is staying in there.
Borgia throwing strikes but Kirk recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Kirk defends it.
Borgia trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Kirk's hands, connecting with Kirk's forehead.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
Borgia wants to advance to full mount but Kirk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk is rocked!
Kirk working a defensive guard here.
Kirk is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Kirk keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Kirk seems to have recovered his senses.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirk has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borgia cracks Kirk with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
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.
Borgia slips a jab from Kirk.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borgia.
Good exchange - Borgia coming out on top.
Borgia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
Borgia throws a hook but Kirk avoids it easily.
Kirk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borgia on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia blocks the body kick.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirk ducks right into an uppercut from Borgia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borgia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Borgia swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Kirk slips the punch.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Borgia lands a jab-cross combination.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borgia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Kirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirk continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borgia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirk after a bit of a struggle.
Borgia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirk after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kirk moves into full guard.
Borgia throws a strike but Kirk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Borgia trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kirk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirk tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kirk to regain full guard.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
Kirk wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirk throws a head kick that Borgia semi-blocks.
Kirk moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Borgia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirk.
Borgia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kirk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borgia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kirk quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Kirk trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
Borgia looks to land a strike but Kirk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirk's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Kirk has managed to sweep!
Borgia wants to sweep here but Kirk controlling him for the moment.
Borgia controlling the position.
Kirk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
Kirk is stalling in the full guard.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Kirk won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borgia throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Kirk lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Borgia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borgia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kirk throws out a powerful jab.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borgia's corner calls for a 1-2. Borgia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia throws a right hand that misses
and Kirk counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk dodges the punch combination from Borgia.
Kirk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borgia. That did some damage!
Borgia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirk.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borgia.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Kirk with the inside leg kick.
Kirk lands a jab to the nose.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia connects with a single shot there.
Borgia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kirk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk throws a series of strikes that have Borgia backpedaling.
Kirk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk tries a quick counter leg kick but Borgia is wise to it.
Kirk throws a head kick but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia cracks Kirk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Kirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borgia clinches up with Kirk and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Borgia really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kirk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Kirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirk continues to drive forward.
Borgia takes a shot to the head.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Kirk tenderised Borgia's leg. Borgia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk lands a leg kick that knocks Borgia off balance momentarily.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirk! But no joy.
Kirk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borgia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Borgia. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirk.
Kirk connects with a solid leg kick.
Borgia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia throws a strike but Kirk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Borgia postures up in Kirk's guard and throws a big left but Kirk blocks it.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Borgia.
Kirk is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Kirk.
I think Kirk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Borgia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated James Kirk had this to say: 'KHAAAAAAN!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 126 p4p, 216 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 19 p4p, 31 weight class). Vincent Lomax 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lomax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kennedy on the side of the head.
Lomax ducks right into an uppercut from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Kennedy lands a jab to Lomax's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Lomax lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lomax scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Lomax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Lomax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kennedy in his tracks.
Lomax lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Lomax stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!
Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy is looking to score with low kicks.
Lomax looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lomax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Lomax keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lomax rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Lomax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lomax misses the target.
A cross from Kennedy lands.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Kennedy.
Lomax slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Lomax moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Lomax thuds his right hand into Kennedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Lomax misses with a hook.
Lomax misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kennedy misses the target.
Lomax seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kennedy.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kennedy can pounce on him.
Kennedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Lomax checks it
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Lomax is wise to it.
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Kennedy's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lomax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Lomax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomax pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch but Lomax improves position.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kennedy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lomax tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Lomax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Lomax moves out of range.
Lomax misses with a right hand
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lomax up against the cage.
Lomax tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
Lomax lands with a slapping head kick.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Lomax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Kennedy throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Lomax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennedy throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Lomax wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Kennedy seems unphased.
Lomax swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. Lomax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lomax looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Vincent Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomax throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a jab when Lomax was well out of range.
Kennedy throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lomax throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Lomax sets himself, and Kennedy steps forward looking for the clinch! Lomax avoids it this time.
Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Lomax avoids nicely.
Lomax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonzar Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Lomax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Lomax lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Lomax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
It looked like Lomax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lomax thows a body kick. Kennedy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy throws a big counter head kick but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Lomax slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy tries to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Lomax blocks a leg kick.
Leonzar Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Lomax.
Decent striking displayed by Lomax there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lomax misses.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Lomax and move into the clinch position.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomax.
A big left from Lomax misses.
Lomax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Lomax takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy rushes Lomax and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy digs a right hand into Lomax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomax's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lomax managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lomax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Lomax misses.
A swing and a miss from Lomax.
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 Vincent Lomax.
I think Lomax 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lomax!
A pretty intense looking Vincent Lomax took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Camara (ranked 563 p4p, 427 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 71 p4p, 57 weight class). Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abubakar Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Camara defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Camara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
Wayne being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
Wayne is pushing Camara's head away, looking to escape. Camara manages to hold on to the position though.
Camara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wayne, who protects the arm well.
Camara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wayne is trying to buck Camara off.
Camara trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne bucks up and tries to throw Camara off but instead Camara has got his back!
Camara looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wayne is controlling Camara 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camara forces his way into half guard.
Camara not doing much here.
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Wayne defends the submission attempt.
Camara trying to pass the guard but Wayne defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Camara counters with a single leg into guard. Wayne didn't expect that.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camara trying to move into half guard but instead Wayne has managed to sweep!
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara managing to control the position.
Wayne trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep!
Wayne wants to stand up but Camara is controlling him.
Camara trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abubakar Camara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Camara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara attempts a counter takedown but Wayne avoids it well and moves away.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara counters with a takedown into side control.
Wayne is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wayne seems a little lost for a moment, as Camara dominates the positioning.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet but Camara is dominant here and he's now got Wayne's back!
Wayne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
Camara has got his arm under Wayne's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Wayne has spun round into Camara's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Camara wants to hit a sweep here but Wayne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Camara there!
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Camara because Wayne loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayne thows a leg kick but Camara checks it
and Camara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
Camara wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Camara looking to control but instead Wayne has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Camara stalling away here and it's allowed Wayne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camara. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Camara won't allow Wayne to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
and Camara counters with a shoot takedown. Wayne fights it but they end up in guard.
Camara prevents Wayne from getting back to his feet.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Camara won't let him.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara is pulling down on Wayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Wayne, at least for the moment.
Wayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Wayne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Camara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camara trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Camara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wayne dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.
Wayne passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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