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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lincoln (ranked 673 p4p, 731 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 66 p4p, 69 weight class). Lincoln comes to the cage accompanied by Sgt MacKenzie. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr with a hook.
Lincoln uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White Jr looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Lincoln seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
White Jr lands a slapping body shot.
White Jr misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln throws a body kick that misses.
Lincoln scores with a crisp jab that stopped White Jr in his tracks.
Lincoln does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln cracks White Jr with a good jab.
Lincoln misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Lincoln . Beautiful body shot.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from White Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
White Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln .
White Jr lands a right hook to the body.
White Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lincoln doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
White Jr drives through and clinches with Lincoln against the cage.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lincoln or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White Jr is looking to clinch but Lincoln is avoiding it.
White Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lincoln .
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White Jr blocks a jab.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
White Jr jabs Lincoln to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincoln avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from White Jr misses the target.
Lincoln fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
A swing and a miss from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.
Lincoln sets himself, and White Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincoln avoids it this time.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. White Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Lincoln pushes him away.
White Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
White Jr blocks a head kick by Lincoln .
White Jr throws a looping overhand right but Lincoln ducks down to avoid it.
Lincoln is looking to chop away at White Jr's legs.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
White Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lincoln doesn't seem bothered though.
White Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Lincoln moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from White Jr misses.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
A left lands for White Jr.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
A jab from White Jr misses.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Lincoln connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln tries to work over White Jr's front leg with a kick but White Jr checks it.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lincoln is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lincoln moves out of range as White Jr strikes.
White Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln misses with a lunging right hand
and White Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Lincoln walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Lincoln .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr blocks a jab.
White Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lincoln .
Lincoln waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr.
Lincoln throws out a loose jab but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincoln manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln .
Lincoln waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr.
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
White Jr slips under a jab from Lincoln .
Lincoln looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White Jr lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by White Jr.
Lincoln ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White Jr dips to his left and cracks Lincoln with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Lincoln misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
White Jr blocks a jab.
White Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincoln manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
White Jr rushes Lincoln and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr.
White Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lincoln or not.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Lincoln lands with a left to the head.
White Jr 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.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
White Jr is leaning against Lincoln and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
Lincoln prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Lincoln breaks from the clinch.
White Jr clinches up against the cage.
White Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln 's elbow.
A short right from Lincoln .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
White Jr pushes Lincoln back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lincoln working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from White Jr.
White Jr lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Lincoln 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr tries a body shot but Lincoln blocks it.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lincoln controls the action.
White Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bruce White Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White Jr gets through Lincoln 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr lands a body punch.
White Jr blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Lincoln 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lincoln is trying to push White Jr away but White Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from White Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr crunches a lovely knee into Lincoln 's ribcage.
White Jr tries a body shot but Lincoln blocks it.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Good body shot from White Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White Jr.
White Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Lincoln is blocking nicely.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr pushes Lincoln back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lincoln controls the action.
White Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
Lincoln is trying to push White Jr away but White Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr tries to pull guard but Lincoln forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lincoln 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr lands an uppercut.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
White Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lincoln to keep the fight standing.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr tries a body shot but Lincoln blocks it.
A short uppercut from White Jr.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White Jr is looking to clinch but Lincoln is avoiding it.
White Jr looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincoln thows a left - swing and a miss!
White Jr scores with a hook to the body. Lincoln takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White Jr throws a leg kick which misses Lincoln 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincoln tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a leg kick
and White Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from White Jr lands.
Lincoln is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincoln showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White Jr.
Bruce White Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White Jr digs a good hook to Lincoln 's body.
White Jr is looking to clinch but Lincoln is avoiding it.
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lincoln .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
White Jr punishes Lincoln 's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses.
White Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincoln circles away.
White Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lincoln . Lincoln obviously looking to wear him down.
White Jr throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincoln darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White Jr lands with a hook. Lincoln tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lincoln is rocked!
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Lincoln is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
Lincoln seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
White Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lincoln staying out of range there.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
White Jr jabs at Lincoln 's body.
Lincoln uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Lincoln stuns White Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
Lincoln keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr digs a good hook to Lincoln 's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by White Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincoln ducks right into an uppercut from White Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincoln . White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
White Jr throws out a counter right but Lincoln avoids it with no problem.
White Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand
and White Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lincoln takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lincoln takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a right hand.
White Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincoln throws an off balance right hand
letting White Jr counter with a right hand.
White Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lincoln to score with a decent uppercut.
White Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Lincoln seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr cracks Lincoln with an open hand slap.
Lincoln takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White Jr works Lincoln 's body with a nice hook.
White Jr tries to land a front kick but Lincoln steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lincoln moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Lincoln pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White Jr has managed to clinch.
White Jr tries a body shot but Lincoln blocks it.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lincoln .
White Jr blocking some punches.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Lincoln tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lincoln decides to pull guard.
White Jr pushing down on Lincoln 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lincoln regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr passes Lincoln 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lincoln missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce White Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White Jr 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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