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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimche Rajcevski (ranked 1366 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 172 p4p, 182 weight class). Dimche Rajcevski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimche Rajcevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajcevski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Rajcevski.
Dyer slips under a jab from Rajcevski.
Dyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rajcevski misses with a right hand
and Dyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rajcevski moves to clinch but Dyer breaks away
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
Dyer slips under a jab.
Dyer takes a swing at Rajcevski's ribcage but misses.
Rajcevski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dyer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rajcevski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer tries to move into range but Rajcevski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rajcevski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Rajcevski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajcevski misses with a takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rajcevski thinking.
Rajcevski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Dyer misses the target.
Rajcevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rajcevski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dyer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimche Rajcevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rajcevski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rajcevski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dyer sprawls well initially but Rajcevski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rajcevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Rajcevski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rajcevski.
Rajcevski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski is trying to work for a kimura but Dyer is defending well.
Dyer kicks Rajcevski off and gets back to his feet.
Dyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rajcevski rushes Dyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rajcevski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rajcevski jumps guard but Dyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Rajcevski jumps guard.
Dyer looking to sit in guard and control but Rajcevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dyer controls Rajcevski momentarily but Rajcevski frees himself.
Rajcevski has gone for a leg lock! Dyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rajcevski's guard.
Rajcevski is looking for a triangle but Dyer pushes his legs off easily.
Dyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Dyer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rajcevski throws out the jab.
Dyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rajcevski. Rajcevski gets slowly back to his feet.
Rajcevski slips under a jab from Dyer.
Rajcevski forces Dyer back against the cage and clinches.
Rajcevski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rajcevski fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimche Rajcevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rajcevski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
Rajcevski has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rajcevski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajcevski tries to pull guard but Dyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajcevski's elbow.
Rajcevski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rajcevski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajcevski blocks a body shot from Dyer.
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajcevski controls his hands.
Dyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rajcevski.
Dyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rajcevski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Rajcevski's head.
Dyer lands an uppercut.
Dyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Dyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajcevski misses with some punches.
Dyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Rajcevski is trying to pull guard but Dyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rajcevski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski successfully pulls guard.
Dyer postures up in Rajcevski's guard and throws a big left but Rajcevski blocks it.
Rajcevski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyer.
Dyer is working Rajcevski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rajcevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dimche Rajcevski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Dyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer cracks Rajcevski with a solid left hand.
Rajcevski working for a triangle but Dyer defends it easily.
Rajcevski keeping moving, preventing Dyer from controlling successfully.
Dyer throwing strikes but missing.
Dyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rajcevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyer has managed to get both his arms back between Rajcevski's legs - danger averted.
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rajcevski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dyer defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dyer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rajcevski's guard.
Dyer is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rajcevski throws a lazy right hand but Dyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rajcevski prevents a body shot from Dyer.
A head punch on the inside from Rajcevski fails to land.
Dyer lands with a left to the head.
Rajcevski misses with the head strike.
Rajcevski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dyer uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dyer but Dyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rajcevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer takes a swing at Rajcevski's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajcevski misses its target.
Rajcevski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rajcevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer throws a hook to the side of Rajcevski's head but Rajcevski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Rajcevski misses
and Dyer counters with a three punch combo that has Rajcevski backing up. Rajcevski nods at Dyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Dyer loads up on a big right hand but Rajcevski slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer misses with a wild combination.
Rajcevski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rajcevski is just out of range.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski looking to score a takedown here. Dyer is defending well but Rajcevski drives through and ends up in Dyer's guard.
Rajcevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyer is pulling down on Rajcevski's head to control his posture.
Rajcevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rajcevski being controlled here momentarily.
Rajcevski stops Dyer from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rajcevski, into his guard.
Dyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajcevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rajcevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyer is one step ahead there.
Dyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski working for a triangle but Dyer defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajcevski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dimche Rajcevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dyer throwing strikes but missing.
Dyer is stalling in the full guard.
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajcevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dyer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rajcevski's head.
Dyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajcevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dyer 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyer!
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energy
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