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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 73 p4p, 10 weight class). Ricard comes into the arena with Vibe Killer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway checks a leg kick.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ricard slips a jab and a cross from Kenway.
Ricard tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ricard lunges at Kenway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenway's hand.
Kenway has Ricard up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ricard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ricard has a closed guard, preventing Kenway from standing up.
Kenway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Ricard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard looking for a guillotine here but Kenway defends easily.
Ricard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenway is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kenway uses it to pass to side control.
Ricard tries to buck Kenway off but Kenway is having none of it.
Ricard is trying to control Kenway's posture but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway decides to stand back up.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Kenway throws a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Ricard dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenway throws a nice looking combination but Ricard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricard scores with a nice right hand.
Ricard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ricard 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.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Ricard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricard. Ricard obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Kenway. Beautiful body shot.
Kenway gets a clinch.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway slowing the pace effectively.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Ricard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ricard takes a shot to the head.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ricard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Ricard tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ricard wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricard blocking some punches.
Ricard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenway lands with a short shot to the head.
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Ricard.
Kenway swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Kenway with a nice cross.
Kenway is looking to clinch.
Ricard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenway's half guard.
Ricard is trying to control. Kenway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kenway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricard trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Kenway seems keen to control Ricard's posture.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Kenway is keeping the position.
Ricard won't allow Kenway to sweep him here.
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kenway manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway gets to his feet. Ricard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Ricard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crunch! Kenway slams his shin into Ricard's torso.
Ricard scores with a leg kick.
Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ricard.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenway is able to avoid easily.
Ricard misses with a shot to the body
and Kenway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenway throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard misses with a low kick as Kenway jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Kenway only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
Ricard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricard rather than just go for the knockout.
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Kenway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricard's head.
That kick from Kenway tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Ricard saw that one coming.
Ricard staying out of range there.
Ricard tries a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricard blocks a jab.
Ricard throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Ricard lands with an overhand left.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Ricard with that takedown attempt.
Kenway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenway jabs Ricard right on the nose. Ricard blinks but takes it well.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Ricard moves out of range easily.
Ricard throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Kenway stuffs the takedown.
Kenway feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenway as he connects with a hook.
Ricard moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Ricard scores with a nice right hand.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Ricard blocks the body kick.
Kenway throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard thumps Kenway with a low kick.
Kenway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kenway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Ricard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Kenway misses with some punches.
A short left from Ricard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard being controlled against the cage.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenway.
Ricard manages to break the clinch.
Ricard clobbers Kenway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Ricard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Kenway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricard misses the jab.
Kenway blocks a head kick by Ricard.
Kenway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricard's calf.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenway lands a two punch combo.
Ricard wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kenway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricard.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricard circles away.
Ricard punishes Kenway's body with a nice straight punch.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.
Kenway thows a body kick. Ricard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenway misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ricard feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
Ricard works Kenway's body with a nice hook.
Ricard walks into a straight right hand from Kenway.
Ricard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Kenway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kenway throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ricard counters with a nice body kick.
Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Ricard off balance momentarily.
Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenway throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Kenway moved away.
Ricard throws a leg kick
and Kenway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenway enables Ricard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenway is pulling down on Ricard's head. It's preventing any offense from Ricard, at least for the moment.
Ricard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenway's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is trying to control. Kenway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kenway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ricard is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenway tries to roll over but Ricard keeps him under control.
Ricard wants to take a breather but Kenway is having none of it.
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ricard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kenway!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway tries to reverse the position but Ricard maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway is squirming around, avoiding Ricard's attempts to control the action.
Ricard wants to finish this one by submission but Kenway is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ricard.
Kenway is squirming around, avoiding Ricard's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenway wants to control but Ricard is having none of it.
Ricard tries to control but Kenway wriggling away.
Kenway gets back to half guard.
Ricard is looking for a kimura but Kenway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricard to get the leverage.
Ricard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kenway tries to hold on but Ricard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard clearly takes 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.
Kenway throws a head kick that Ricard semi-blocks.
Ricard misses with a head kick.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricard. That did some damage!
Ricard throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Ricard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricard is looking to clinch but Kenway is avoiding it.
A low kick from Ricard is predictable there
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Ricard moves to clinch but Kenway breaks away
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Ricard in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard 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.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Ricard slips a straight right by Kenway.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body. Ricard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway lands a nice hook to Ricard's body. Ricard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenway.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Ricard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Kenway tries to land a leg kick but Ricard saw it coming and moves away.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Kenway is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kenway throws a leg kick which misses Ricard's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricard tries to avoid it.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway wants to land a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenway.
A cross from Kenway lands.
Ricard moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricard.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway gets through Ricard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway is pushing Ricard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kenway.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Kenway.
Ricard tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Ricard back against the cage.
Ricard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard lands a nice shot that snaps Kenway's head back.
Kenway checks a leg kick.
Ricard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway throws a wild body kick that Ricard sees coming a mile off.
Ricard blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway clinches up against the cage.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricard scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Kenway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kenway regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway can't keep his opponent in guard - Ricard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenway keeps working.
Ricard trying to control from Kenway's half guard. Kenway has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kenway wants to stand and escape but Ricard is having none of it.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenway is retaining full guard.
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenway.
Ricard clinches.
Ricard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenways head.
Ricard misses with some punches.
Ricard lands with a light punch inside.
Ricard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Ricard.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Ricard 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.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Kenway.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kenway napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Ricard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard works to advance to full mount. Kenway defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kenway sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but Kenway defending well.
Kenway is looking to escape.
Ricard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenway sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Kenway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kenway wants to get back to his feet.
Kenway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ricard prevents Kenway from improving his position.
Ricard stops Kenway from getting back to his feet.
Ricard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ricard controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenway throws a right and a left that Ricard avoids nicely.
Ricard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Ricard misses.
Kenway scores with a nice body kick.
Ricard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Ricard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Ricard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Ricard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
Kenway takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Kenway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ricard has managed to clinch.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway avoids the elbow strike from Ricard, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenway 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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