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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleb Aslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Strange could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaleb Aslan's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaleb Aslan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aslan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aslan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strange fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaleb Aslan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aslan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strange.
Aslan throws a head kick but Strange moves out of range.
Aslan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strange.
Strange uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aslan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strange throws an overhand right that lands on Aslan's shoulder, as Aslan tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Strange finds it's way through Aslan's defenses.
Aslan fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslan wants to clinch up but Strange keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aslan.
Seth Strange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleb Aslan.
Strange looks to throw the jab but Aslan is out of range.
No luck for Aslan with that takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strange.
Aslan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strange.
Strange scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strange wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Strange.
That's two 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.
Aslan wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aslan.
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aslan manages to avoid it.
Strange is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aslan forces Strange back against the cage and clinches.
Aslan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strange avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aslan has Strange pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aslan misses with the head strike.
Strange is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aslan pushes Strange back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strange prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aslan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aslan looking for a takedown.
Aslan has Strange pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aslan misses with some punches.
Aslan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strange uses from the top position.
Strange showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Strange wants to get up but he can't break Aslan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aslan 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.
Strange works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Strange dominated that round.
That's time! Strange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aslan walks into a jab.
Strange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aslan tries to close the distance and clinch but Strange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strange throws out a powerful jab.
Aslan fails to land the takedown.
Strange lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aslan gets the takedown into side control.
Aslan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange dodges the ground and pound from Aslan.
An elbow from Aslan crashes against the mat.
Strange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aslan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aslan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aslan is trying to ground and pound but Strange uses the momentary lack of control by Aslan to regain half guard.
Aslan working Strange over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aslan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aslan looks to land a strike but Strange avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now.
Aslan throws a strike but Strange rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aslan is controlling Strange's posture.
Aslan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aslan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strange preventing the sweep.
Strange controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aslan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strange is one step ahead there.
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.
Aslan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Strange is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaleb Aslan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aslan tries to close the distance and clinch but Strange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aslan shoots in and drives through. Strange sprawls well.
Aslan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aslan.
Strange connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan moves in looking to clinch but Strange pushes him off.
Aslan loads up on a big right hand but Strange slips the punch.
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strange looks to land a combination. Aslan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Seth Strange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strange keeps the fight on the outside.
Aslan shoots in but Strange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seth Strange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleb Aslan.
Aslan has a takedown stuffed.
Strange throws a lazy right hand but Aslan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strange is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strange slaps away a takedown attempt from Aslan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Strange misses.
Strange misses with a hook.
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.
Aslan doesn't manage to clinch there - Strange circles away.
Aslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Strange sprawls well. He's pushed Aslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strange connects with the punch.
Aslan has a takedown stuffed.
A jab lands there for Strange.
Strange fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strange scores with a jab.
Strange looks to land a combination but Aslan avoids it well.
Aslan tries to close the distance and clinch but Strange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslan throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
Aslan avoids the body shot from Strange.
Strange dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aslan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aslan shoots in for a double leg but Strange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aslan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aslan moves away from the strike by Strange.
Aslan throws a jab but it's blocked by Strange.
Strange misses with a double jab.
Aslan fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Strange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strange.
Seth Strange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strange swings for the body but Aslan moves out of range.
Strange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aslan moves in looking to clinch but Strange pushes him off.
Strange comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslan moves in looking to clinch but Strange pushes him off.
Strange swats away the attempt to clinch by Aslan.
Strange throws a series of punches but Aslan avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Strange showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strange has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Strange!
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