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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 2180 p4p, 4348 weight class) and Tobias Jorgensen (ranked 298 p4p, 516 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jorgensen's choice of entrance music: Peyton Parrish - My Mother Told Me. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Jorgensen with the inside leg kick.
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgensen has wrist control.
Jorgensen wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorgensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai pushes down on Jorgensen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorgensen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chai scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jorgensen defending well though.
Chai prevents Jorgensen from standing back up.
Chai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai working Jorgensen over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai misses with a head shot. Jorgensen uses the momentum to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jorgensen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorgensen managing to control the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position.
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Jorgensen's brow.
Jorgensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai won't allow Jorgensen to sweep him here.
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
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.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorgensen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Chai with a hook.
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Jorgensen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorgensen is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Jorgensen gets full guard.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws an elbow that misses. Jorgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chai's guard. Nice move by Jorgensen!
Chai controlling Jorgensen's posture.
Jorgensen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Jorgensen blocks nicely.
Jorgensen 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.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai works over Jorgensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
Jorgensen is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Chai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jorgensen pinned against the cage. Jorgensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Jorgensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorgensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorgensen walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jorgensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai instigates a clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Jorgensen to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Chai.
Chai tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jorgensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is stalling here.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Jorgensen is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Jorgensen pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorgensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai works on Jorgensen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Chai has control.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai pushes Jorgensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Presley Chai!
A victorious Presley Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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