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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 776 p4p, 1161 weight class) and Larry LeFell (ranked 96 p4p, 147 weight class). Alien Invasion 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry LeFell!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invasion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeFell.
Nice takedown defense from Invasion. No joy for LeFell on that attempt.
Invasion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeFell looking for a sweep. Not yet LeFell, not yet.
Invasion postures up.
Invasion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that LeFell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
LeFell pulls Invasion in close to his closed guard and prevents Invasion from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeFell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFell has control of Invasion's left arm, preventing Invasion from doing any damage.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but LeFell blocks nicely.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Invasion distracts LeFell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LeFell looking for a sweep. Not yet LeFell, not yet.
Invasion trying to control but LeFell is working from the bottom.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFell has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound.
Invasion works over LeFell with some ground and pound from guard.
LeFell wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeFell wants to sweep but no luck.
LeFell looking to control.
Invasion is working LeFell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LeFell looking to control.
Invasion chips away with some ground and pound.
LeFell keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Invasion working some strikes from top position.
LeFell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Invasion.
LeFell trying to control the position here.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Invasion with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFell keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
LeFell has momentary wrist control but Invasion slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion postures up in LeFell's guard and throws a big left but LeFell blocks it.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeFell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeFell wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Invasion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LeFell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Invasion is looking to take a break and control but LeFell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Invasion throwing shots but LeFell is blocking nicely.
LeFell trying to hold on to Invasion's head to control him but Invasion postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion thows a huge punch but LeFell dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeFell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeFell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion preventing the sweep.
LeFell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Invasion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeFell pulls Invasion in to control the position.
LeFell working for a triangle but Invasion defends it easily.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeFell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Invasion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Invasion with a nice head shot there.
Invasion content to stall in guard here.
Invasion is fighting to break LeFell's control of his arms but LeFell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LeFell wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Invasion trying to control but LeFell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Invasion is one step ahead there.
LeFell trying to control the position.
Invasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeFell can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFell has Invasion pulled in close to control his posture.
Invasion trying to control but LeFell is working from the bottom.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invasion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeFell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFell pulls Invasion in close to prevent any damage.
LeFell trying to control the position.
LeFell seems keen to control Invasion's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Invasion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LeFell's head.
Invasion stopping the sweep attempt from LeFell.
Invasion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LeFell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Invasion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion lands a couple of digs.
Invasion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Invasion wants to control from the top but LeFell keeps moving.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Invasion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeFell is pulling down on Invasion's head. It's preventing any offense from Invasion, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeFell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Invasion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeFell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeFell looking for a sweep. Not yet LeFell, not yet.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion throws an elbow that misses. LeFell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Invasion's guard. Nice move by LeFell!
LeFell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Invasion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeFell has managed to get both his arms back between Invasion's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFell stopping the sweep attempt from Invasion.
LeFell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LeFell wants to control from the top but Invasion keeps moving.
Invasion has his foot on LeFell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeFell works his way back into a safe position though.
Invasion is trying to keep LeFell in close.
Alien Invasion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Invasion working for a triangle but LeFell defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Invasion is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LeFell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Invasion is defending against the submission attempts here by LeFell.
Invasion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeFell is working away from the top position though.
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily.
Invasion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell controlling the action here.
LeFell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFell prevents Invasion from improving his position.
Invasion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeFell is working away from the top position though.
LeFell is trying to control. Invasion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Invasion wants to get back to full guard but LeFell has mounted him!
Invasion is looking to get to half guard.
LeFell is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFell prevents Invasion from getting the reversal.
LeFell wants to control the pace but Invasion is squirming around nicely.
Invasion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Invasion regains half guard.
LeFell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Invasion is just riding it out for now. LeFell eventually gives up the hold.
LeFell trying to control the action but Invasion is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFell is pressing down on Invasion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Invasion is holding on for now.
Invasion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larry LeFell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily.
Invasion looking for submissions off his back.
LeFell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Invasion!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Invasion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeFell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Invasion tries to reverse the position but LeFell maintains control.
Invasion is trying to reverse the position but instead LeFell has taken his back - oops!
Invasion is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Invasion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
LeFell landing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry LeFell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Invasion 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alien Invasion!
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