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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sota Sankari (ranked 11438 p4p, 6227 weight class) and Curtis Tate Iii (ranked 150 p4p, 139 weight class). Sota Sankari looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sota Sankari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Iii!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari shoots in for a double leg but Tate Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Tate Iii jabs at Sankari's body.
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Tate Iii connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sankari - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii! Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Righteous Crusader (ranked 5117 p4p, 5379 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 127 p4p, 128 weight class). Gunn has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tommy Gunn enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Righteous Crusader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a series of punches but Crusader avoids them all with ease.
As Gunn looks to move away, Crusader throws a big counter combo but Gunn just gets out of the way.
Gunn looks winded!
A nice combination there by Crusader .
 That has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more.
Crusader has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch.
Crusader gets control of Gunn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crusader will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crusader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusader gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crusader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crusader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crusader is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Oooooh!!! Crusader has knocked Gunn down with a huge combo! Crusader steps away and waves a wobbly Gunn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Crusader pushes Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Crusader has Gunn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crusader pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gunn tumbling to the mat - Crusader dives into Gunn's guard.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crusader manages to pass to side control.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crusader . 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.
Crusader controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Crusader there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crusader decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Crusader closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn is looking to control Crusader 's arms but Crusader gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunn has his back to the cage.
Crusader prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusader leaning against his opponent.
Crusader manages to break the clinch.
Crusader drops Gunn with a beautiful combination! Gunn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crusader is looking for the KO!
 Gunn is rocked!
The cut above Tommy Gunn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OH! Gunn has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Crusader smells blood and charges in for the finish! Crusader unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Gunn sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Righteous Crusader !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Powerhous (ranked 24369 p4p, 3337 weight class) and Major Pain (ranked 170 p4p, 82 weight class). Powerhous is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Boxing Powerhous is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxing Powerhous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Pain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain throws the kick towards the body but Powerhous avoids it.
Powerhous is breathing heavily.
Pain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powerhous back to the cage. Pain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powerhous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain has Powerhous pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pain continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pain manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Powerhous in a clinch.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powerhous.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Powerhous has him pressed against the cage.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powerhous pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powerhous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powerhous avoids it really well and circles away.
Powerhous seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boxing Powerhous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Pain gets a double leg takedown into Powerhous's guard.
Powerhous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain passes Powerhous's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerhous keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pain stalling.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain works his foot free and advances to mount.
Powerhous on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Powerhous tries to get out of the position.
Pain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking to finish with strikes here!
Pain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pain wants to finish this one by submission but Powerhous is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pain.
Pain controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pain stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pain jumps guard.
Pain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Powerhous is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pain wants to break free but Powerhous has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain leaning against his opponent.
Pain taking a breather.
Pain successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Major Pain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powerhous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powerhous jumps guard but Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powerhous trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powerhous into the cage.
Pain drags the fight down to the ground.
Major Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pain content to stall in guard here.
Powerhous is looking to sweep but instead, Pain has passed into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Powerhous!
Powerhous has given up his back here. Will Pain look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Pain keeps control of the position easily here as Powerhous tries to buck him off.
Pain punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Powerhous is defending well though. Pain let's go of the attempt for now.
Powerhous prevents Pain from getting a body triangle.
Powerhous preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pain.
Pain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain 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, Powerhous has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four 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.
Pain throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Powerhous fending off the submission attempt from Pain.
Powerhous covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pain working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pain is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Major Pain 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powerhous tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powerhous to the ground. Powerhous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powerhous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powerhous is looking to counter the offense by Pain and move into the clinch.
Powerhous leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxing Powerhous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Pain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powerhous is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is working for takedown but Powerhous is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain tries for a takedown but Powerhous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pain tries for a takedown but Powerhous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pain misses.
Boxing Powerhous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Powerhous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pain scores with a jab. Powerhous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Powerhous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Powerhous wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Powerhous, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Powerhous against the cage but Powerhous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Powerhous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powerhous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pain rushes Powerhous and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powerhous has him pressed against the cage.
Pain has Powerhous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powerhous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powerhous is defending well.
Pain is trying to drag Powerhous to the mat but Powerhous just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powerhous keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain successfully pulls guard.
Powerhous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Powerhous from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying to control the position but Powerhous postures up.
Pain pulls Powerhous in close to prevent any damage.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pain is trying to control. Powerhous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powerhous is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pain not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powerhous on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pain 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Camacho (ranked 24392 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 614 p4p, 352 weight class). Patrick Chaelsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaelsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camacho tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Camacho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Camacho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaelsson is thwarting Camacho's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson decides to stand up.
Camacho shoots in but no luck this time.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Camacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Camacho get back to his feet.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Camacho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chaelsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chaelsson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho tries to buck Chaelsson off but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Camacho to his feet.
Camacho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaelsson circles away.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camacho takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Chaelsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Camacho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.
Chaelsson gets to his feet - Camacho follows without any prompting.
Camacho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camacho wants to clinch up but Chaelsson keeps it at a distance.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaelsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Camacho swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Chaelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camacho wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson stands up and waves to Camacho to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
Chaelsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaelsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Chaelsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camacho.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
We've been informed that Chaelsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick and Chaelsson moves out of range easily.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Camacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chaelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camacho tries to clinch up.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camacho looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.
Camacho tries to bench press Chaelsson off him but Chaelsson keeps the position.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Camacho get back to his feet.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Camacho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chaelsson escapes and throws Camacho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Camacho get back to his feet.
Chaelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson stuffs the takedown.
Chaelsson blocks a head kick by Camacho.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Camacho clinches up against the cage.
Chaelsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Camacho is trying to keep an underhook but Chaelsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson decides to return to a standing position.
Camacho throws a right hand that Chaelsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaelsson also avoids with ease.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camacho has a takedown stuffed.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chaelsson moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chaelsson gets to his feet - Camacho follows without any prompting.
Macho Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho moves in looking to clinch but Chaelsson pushes him off.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick and Chaelsson moves out of range easily.
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
Camacho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chaelsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camacho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson avoids it really well and circles away.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Camacho.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaelsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camacho misses with a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Camacho to his feet.
Camacho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson gets to his feet - Camacho follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camacho is defended easily by Chaelsson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camacho or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaelsson, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho is working an open guard so Chaelsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Camacho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chaelsson stacks Camacho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chaelsson!
Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chaelsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camacho!
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Camacho to his feet.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Chaelsson moved out of range nicely.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.
Camacho looking for subs off his back but Chaelsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Camacho with the active half guard here but Chaelsson passes nicely into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chaelsson avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaelsson.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chaelsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chaelsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho shoots in but Chaelsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Macho Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaelsson pinned against the cage. Chaelsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaelsson as he avoids it easily.
Camacho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chaelsson has clasped his hands together around Camacho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Camacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.
Camacho has an active guard here but Chaelsson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
Camacho darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Camacho to his feet.
Camacho shoots in looking for a takedown but Chaelsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camacho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Camacho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaelsson.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
Camacho with a poor takedown
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camacho!
You can see the frustration on Camacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up.
Camacho tries to clinch but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaelsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camacho wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.
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!
Chaelsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Camacho, up you get!
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chaelsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Camacho to get to his feet.
Chaelsson avoids the head kick by Camacho.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaelsson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Chaelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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