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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 314 p4p, 341 weight class) and Alexander Lincoln (ranked 47 p4p, 50 weight class). Redcliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Lincoln has chosen Sgt MacKenzie as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 26 - 14 - 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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Lincoln moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lincoln lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lincoln looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Redcliffe is looking to counter the offense by Lincoln and move into the clinch.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincoln circles away quickly and effectively.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincoln moves away.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lincoln moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincoln ! But no joy.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Lincoln breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln thuds his shin into the meat of Redcliffe's side.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Lincoln 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincoln down.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Lincoln throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Lincoln looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe has Lincoln up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincoln on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe clinches up with Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Lincoln is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lincoln fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lincoln looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe cracks Lincoln with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lincoln lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a right and a left that Redcliffe avoids nicely.
Redcliffe pushes Lincoln up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lincoln lands a right hand.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Lincoln is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Lincoln has Redcliffe pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincoln keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
It seemed like Lincoln was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Lincoln counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lincoln . That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lincoln feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincoln moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
As Lincoln tries to get set, Redcliffe tries to push him back and clinch up but Lincoln manages to avoid the attempt.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Lincoln .
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lincoln moves away
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Lincoln checks it.
Lincoln looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Lincoln 's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Lincoln has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redcliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lincoln 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lincoln is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Lincoln cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe blocks the body kick.
Lincoln moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Lincoln goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Lincoln tries to land a leg kick but Redcliffe saw it coming and moves away.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lincoln .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lincoln looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Lincoln misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lincoln up against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Redcliffe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a chopping leg kick but Redcliffe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lincoln 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincoln scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincoln avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe closes the distance but Lincoln moves to the side
and Lincoln counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redcliffe thinking.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
Lincoln buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lincoln motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Lincoln throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Lincoln .
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lincoln manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Lincoln should have avoided that one.
Lincoln swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Lincoln moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lincoln 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!
Redcliffe cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
A leg kick checked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redcliffe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lincoln . Lincoln obviously looking to wear him down.
Lincoln throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redcliffe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lincoln avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Redcliffe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lincoln misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe pushes Lincoln back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lincoln controls the action.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Lincoln blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincoln is defending well for now.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Redcliffe gets through Lincoln 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lincoln creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
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!
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe pushes Lincoln back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lincoln has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kwame Redcliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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