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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryland Cantu (ranked 4265 p4p, 3808 weight class) and Nick Cline (ranked 442 p4p, 413 weight class). Nick Cline has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryland Cantu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Cline!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cline fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cline darts in and clinches Cantu up against the cage.
Cline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cantu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cline prevents Cantu from breaking the clinch.
Cline has Cantu pressed against the cage.
Cline manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline feints and as Cantu raises his hands in defense, Cline changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cline won't allow Cantu to sweep him here.
Cantu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cline gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cantu keeping full guard, as Cline tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cantu wants to sweep here but Cline controlling him for the moment.
Cantu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cline wants to pass the guard but Cantu is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cline accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cline looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cline throws a big elbow that misses.
Cantu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cline defends it easily.
Cantu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cantu trying to keep a closed guard but Cline is proving a slippery customer.
Cline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cantu. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Cantu wants to get back to his feet but Cline is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cantu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cline is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cantu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cline takes a step back to recover.
Cantu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cline changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cantu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cline as Cantu shoots in.
Cline stuffs the takedown attempt from Cantu. Cantu gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cantu is defended easily by Cline.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Cantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cline lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cline.
Cline fails with the takedown.
Cline tries to work over Cantu's front leg with a kick but Cantu checks it.
Cantu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cline avoids it really well and circles away.
Cline throws out a counter right but Cantu avoids it with no problem.
Cantu fails with the takedown
and Cline counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cantu won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline tries to stand but Cantu is controlling his head.
Cantu gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cline dominated that round.
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.
Cline clinches up with Cantu and pushes him back against the cage.
Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cantu shoots in but Cline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cline scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cantu is trying to get back to full guard.
Cline throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline wants to control but Cantu is keeping him busy.
Cline has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cantu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cline wants to stand but Cantu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline trying to control but Cantu is working from the bottom.
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Cantu blocks nicely.
Cline stopping the sweep attempt from Cantu.
Cantu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cline.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cline has Cantu up against the cage in a clinch.
Cantu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Cantu looking to score a takedown here. Cline is defending well but Cantu drives through and ends up in Cline's guard.
Cline is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cantu dives into side control.
Cantu taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Cantu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cline tries to improve position but can't.
Cantu wants to control but Cline is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cline sneaks back into half guard.
Cline lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Cantu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cline has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cline makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cline.
Cline 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cline has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cantu has passed into side control.
Cline prevents Cantu from improving position.
Cline sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cline tries to get to full guard but Cantu has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline lands a couple of sideways elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Cline will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cantu moves into range and clinches up with Cline.
Cantu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cline uses from the top position.
Cline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nick Cline has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cantu 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.
Cline looking to sit in guard and control but Cantu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cline's guard.
Cantu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cline holds on and takes a little breather.
Cantu tries to stand but Cline is controlling from the bottom.
Cantu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cline wants to stand up but Cantu is controlling him.
Cline looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Cline pulls Cantu in close to his closed guard and prevents Cantu from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cantu misses with a two punch combination.
Cline throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cantu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cline tries to avoid it but Cantu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cline to the ground. Cline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cantu shoots in for a takedown but Cline shows good takedown defense.
Cantu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 Cantu is rocked!
Cline shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Cantu is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Nick Cline!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Kiely (ranked 3030 p4p, 4858 weight class) and Aden Right (ranked 347 p4p, 465 weight class). Right has chosen Purge announcement as his entrance music. Harrison Kiely could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aden Right's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Kiely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aden Right!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Right.
Right gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kiely content to stall in guard here.
Kiely pushes down on Right's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kiely moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Right is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kiely yanks on the arm and Right is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kiely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harrison Kiely!
Harrison Kiely retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Harrison Kiely thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Von Kaiser (ranked 1803 p4p, 2518 weight class) and Ty Castro (ranked 226 p4p, 300 weight class). Kaiser's entrance music is Punch Out Theme. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Von Kaiser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Castro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaiser wants to get back to full guard but Castro has mounted him!
Kaiser regains half guard.
Castro is thwarting Kaiser's attempts to control the position.
Kaiser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaiser actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is thwarting Kaiser's attempts to control the position.
Castro content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaiser is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro is thwarting Kaiser's attempts to control the position.
Kaiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back!
Kaiser working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kaiser working for the choke.
Kaiser connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Castro to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro just trying to survive but Kaiser is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Castro right now.
Kaiser is hanging on to Castro's back as he tries to escape.
Kaiser punches Castro on the ear.
Castro just trying to survive but Kaiser is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Castro tries to escape but Kaiser has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kaiser scores with strikes from the back.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser tries to get the hooks in deep but Castro pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Castro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Castro covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kaiser controlling the positon.
Kaiser doesn't have the hooks in and Castro manages to turn into his guard.
Kaiser pulls Castro in close to his closed guard and prevents Castro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kaiser looking to control.
Kaiser wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaiser is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Castro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaiser looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaiser looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaiser!
Kaiser takes a little break here. Castro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser landing a few strikes.
Castro prevents Kaiser from improving position.
Castro wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Castro wants to control but Kaiser postures up.
Kaiser advances to mount.
Kaiser content just to control the position here.
Castro tries to hold on but Kaiser pushes him away.
Kaiser scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Castro?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser lands with some strikes.
 It looks like Ty Castro has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaiser cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kaiser looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Castro throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kaiser. What's that going to do exactly?
Kaiser with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiser postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castro looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro tries to hold on but Kaiser postures up.
Kaiser is landing with some decent strikes but Castro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaiser with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaiser cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 Castro is rocked!
That has opened up Ty Castro's cut even more.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Castro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Castro is still in real trouble! Can Kaiser finish him?
Kaiser wants to pass to mount but Castro is defending the position.
Castro seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaiser working the head and body with strikes.
Castro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kaiser has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Castro is trying desperately to improve position.
Castro throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Castro is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaiser tries to control but Castro wriggling away.
Kaiser controlling his opponent.
Kaiser lands a heavy elbow.
The cut above Ty Castro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ty Castro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Von Kaiser!
Von Kaiser is the new lightweight champion!
Von Kaiser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 2676 p4p, 4355 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 180 p4p, 259 weight class). Smith has chosen Purge announcement as his entrance music. Kyoji Horiguchi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well,Horiguchi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Horiguchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horiguchi.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horiguchi controls the pace.
Horiguchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horiguchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Horiguchi forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horiguchi stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horiguchi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horiguchi content just to control the position here.
Horiguchi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Horiguchi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Horiguchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyoji Horiguchi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Helenius (ranked 1875 p4p, 3420 weight class) and Dong Hyun Kim (ranked 225 p4p, 371 weight class). Kim has chosen Danza Kuduro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 15 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Rupert Helenius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Kim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Kim takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Helenius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Kim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Helenius defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Helenius catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kim tries to clinch up but Helenius circles away and keeps his distance.
Helenius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Helenius counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Kim is rocked!
Helenius drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kim right on the button. Kim goes down! Helenius follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Helenius gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caden Lee (ranked 4160 p4p, 3906 weight class) and Sage Lutz (ranked 254 p4p, 246 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Purge announcement. Sage Lutz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caden Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sage Lutz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutz jabs at Lee's body.
Lutz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Lutz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lutz throws a shot to the body.
Lutz swinging wildly here.
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lutz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Lee working for a triangle but Lutz defends it easily.
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!
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee working for a triangle but Lutz defends it easily.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lutz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lutz defends well.
Lutz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Lutz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Lutz's guard.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Lutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to strike off his back.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lutz defends well.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to strike off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lutz drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Lutz off! Lutz jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lutz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutz is aware though and is defending well.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lutz on the ground.
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Lutz from standing up.
That's eight 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.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutz to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lutz stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee shoots and misses
and Lutz counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lutz quickly recovers to half guard.
Lee thows a huge punch but Lutz dodges it nicely.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee stops Lutz from getting back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Lutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lutz tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee misses with a head shot. Lutz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lutz keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lutz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is looking to advance position but Lutz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Lutz's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sage Lutz dominated that round.
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.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee tries for a takedown but Lutz circles away easily
and Lutz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Lutz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lutz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutz is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lutz is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lutz to regain full guard.
Lutz wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee prevents Lutz from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee scores with a takedown into Lutz's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Lutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Lutz defends easily.
Caden Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Lutz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Lutz pushes his legs off easily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lutz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutz is aware though and is defending well.
Lutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lutz seems to have locked his on tight now - Lee screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lutz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sage Lutz!
Sage Lutz is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Caden Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the hardest league I have ever fought in and I want to win it.'.
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