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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 301 p4p, 1636 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 44 p4p, 219 weight class). Redcliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynar or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lynar blocks the body kick.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynar misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynar shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lynar scores with a one two! Redcliffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lynar throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Lynar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Lynar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lynar tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lynar misses with a combination
and Redcliffe counters with a body kick.
Lynar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Lynar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynar shoots for a takedown but Redcliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Lynar sees coming a mile off.
Lynar throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe catches Lynar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynar throws a shot to the body.
Lynar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redcliffe connects with a jab.
Lynar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Redcliffe wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him.
Redcliffe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Lynar.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lynar checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Lynar fails to land the takedown.
It looks like Redcliffe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynar avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynar is looking for the big counter here.
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynar checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lynar.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynar fails with the takedown.
Redcliffe gets caught flat footed, as Lynar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Redcliffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Redcliffe wriggles free and stands up.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Lynar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
Lynar tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Lynar stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Redcliffe coming out on top.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Lynar as he checks the leg kick.
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lynar stops Redcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Redcliffe is not content to let Lynar control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynar seems to be working for a kimura but Redcliffe defends the submission attempt.
Redcliffe looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lynar walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
Lynar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lynar defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Lynar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe defends it nicely.
Redcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Lynar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Lynar shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Lynar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lynar avoids it easily.
Lynar tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Lynar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redcliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar moves out of range of the body kick.
Lynar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynar.
Lynar decides to pull guard.
Lynar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redcliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redcliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looking to control.
Redcliffe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Redcliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Redcliffe controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Lynar moved away.
Lynar lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lynar cracks Redcliffe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Lynar with that takedown attempt.
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lynar scores with a hook to the body. Redcliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Redcliffe slams his shin into Lynar's torso.
Lynar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Lynar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lynar misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe pushes Lynar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lynar.
Lynar takes a shot to the head.
Lynar takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe is leaning against Lynar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lynar fails to land.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Lynar lands a left hand.
Lynar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redcliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redcliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynar 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kwame Redcliffe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redcliffe continues to stall.
Lynar working for submissions but it's allowed Redcliffe to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar tries to roll over but Redcliffe keeps him under control.
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.
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redcliffe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynar is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Lynar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redcliffe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Our winner, Kwame Redcliffe, 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.
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