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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 265 p4p, 526 weight class) and Alexander Lincoln (ranked 45 p4p, 77 weight class). Lincoln has chosen Sgt MacKenzie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dreth
vs
Lincoln

175 cm
36
165
30 - 15 - 1

180 cm
29
160
11 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lincoln swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lincoln .
Lincoln bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln misses with a low kick as Dreth jumps back.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Dreth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dreth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Dreth trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lincoln is trying to maintain the position but Dreth is very close to passing his half guard.
Lincoln keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lincoln 's head.
Lincoln moves into full guard.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lincoln is trying to keep Dreth in close.
Lincoln looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lincoln has his hands on Dreth's head, controlling the position.
Dreth stands and throws Lincoln 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dreth working away.
Dreth lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lincoln is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dreth asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Dreth throwing strikes but Lincoln manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dreth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.
Dreth wants to control but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
Lincoln tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dreth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreth won't allow Lincoln to pass to mount.
Dreth is trying to maintain the position but Lincoln is very close to passing his half guard.

Dreth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lincoln blocks a leg kick.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreth slips a jab from Lincoln .
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln .
Lincoln moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dreth checks a low kick from Lincoln .
Dreth throws a front kick aimed at Lincoln 's knee but Lincoln avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Lincoln .
Lincoln takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Dreth throws a leg kick which misses Lincoln 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincoln tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincoln misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dreth.
Dreth throws a right hand that misses
and Lincoln counters with a left to the body.
Lincoln lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincoln ! But no joy.
Lincoln throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Lincoln sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincoln .
Nice uppercut lands for Dreth. That snapped Lincoln 's head back.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Dreth misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Lincoln throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Lincoln jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth slips a jab and a cross from Lincoln .
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!
Lincoln throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lincoln throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln tries to land a leg kick but Dreth saw it coming and moves away.
Lincoln thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Dreth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Dreth with a hook.
Lincoln will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Lincoln doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Lincoln does no damage.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth shoots in for a double leg but Lincoln sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Lincoln chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Lincoln had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Dreth on that attempt.
Lincoln takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lincoln looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lincoln connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Lincoln throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Dreth there.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Lincoln checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln avoids it easily.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
That kick from Dreth tenderised Lincoln 's leg. Lincoln is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Lincoln .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Dreth misses its target.
A low kick from Dreth misses
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lincoln is out of range.
Lincoln steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Lincoln is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A clash of legs there as Lincoln blocks the low kick.
Lincoln takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lincoln chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Dreth swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A left lands for Lincoln .
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Dreth digs a good body shot into Lincoln 's ribs.
Dreth shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Dreth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Lincoln lands a lovely overhand right.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth throws a low kick but Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Dreth scores with a punch to the head.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lincoln sprawls well. Lincoln wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Lincoln coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dreth.
Dreth swinging wildly here.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Lincoln staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Dreth scores with a four punch combination!
Dreth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincoln .
Dreth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Dreth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Lincoln .
Lincoln appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dreth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lincoln lunges at Dreth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dreth's hand.
Lincoln looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Lincoln lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dreth at a distance.
Lincoln moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Dreth on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln connects with a jab.
Lincoln looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lincoln checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Lincoln lands with a nice combination. Dreth backs away looking to recover.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Lincoln checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
Lincoln fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lincoln dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dreth. That did some damage!
Lincoln moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth connects with a right hand. Lincoln shakes it off.
Dreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth checks the leg kick.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Lincoln 's head but Lincoln sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Dreth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lincoln manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dreth keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Dreth.
Lincoln presses Dreth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dreth scores with a shoulder strike.
Dreth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head.

Dreth decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lincoln winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Lincoln !
Our winner, Alexander Lincoln , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.