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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Busta Rhymes Feat Eminem - I'll Hurt You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Soto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchmont leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Birchmont tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance.
Soto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Soto with that takedown attempt.
Birchmont cracks Soto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
Soto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Birchmont is fending him off so far but Soto persists. Nope, Birchmont circles away and we're back to standing.
Christian Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Soto keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont moves into range and clinches up with Soto.
Birchmont stops a takedown attempt from Soto.
Birchmont tries to throw a body punch but Soto avoids it by throwing Birchmont back against the cage.
Soto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Birchmont is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Birchmont lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birchmont manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Soto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchmont has his foot on Soto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Birchmont is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto landing with the ground and pound.
Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but Birchmont has wrist control.
Soto stands up over Birchmont, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soto lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchmont looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
Birchmont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soto defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto throwing strikes from guard but Birchmont blocks nicely.
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birchmont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soto with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchmont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soto defends it easily.
Birchmont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soto defends it easily.
Soto landing with the ground and pound.
Soto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Birchmont's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working a defensive guard but Soto passes into half guard.
Birchmont is refusing to be controlled, as Soto sits in half guard.
Soto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soto connects with a nice short shot to Birchmont's temple.
Birchmont is defending against the submission attempts here by Soto.
Birchmont gets back to full guard.
Soto is in close to Birchmont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
Birchmont has his foot on Soto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soto works his way back into a safe position though.
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birchmont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Birchmont's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but Birchmont has wrist control.
Birchmont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soto is aware though and is defending well.
Soto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
Soto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
Birchmont keeping full guard, as Soto tries to pass.
Birchmont wants to sweep but no luck.
Birchmont lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soto!
Soto is looking to improve his position but Birchmont isn't that keen on the idea.
Soto is squirming around, avoiding Birchmont's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birchmont is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soto is surviving well by controlling Birchmont's body position as best he can.
Soto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Birchmont will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soto fails with the takedown
and Birchmont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off.
Soto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Birchmont avoids it really well and circles away.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto circles away.
Soto dives in and grabs Birchmont's left leg, looking for a takedown. Birchmont pushes down on Soto's head and hops out.
Christian Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
No luck for Soto with that takedown attempt.
Birchmont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soto darts in looking for a takedown but Birchmont gets double underhooks and turns Soto into the cage.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Soto holds him up against the cage and eventually Birchmont drops back down to his feet.
Birchmont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Birchmont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Birchmont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soto is controlling him.
Soto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto wants to free his trapped foot but Birchmont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Birchmont tries to kick Soto off but Soto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soto wants to pass to mount but Birchmont is defending the position.
Birchmont wants to get back to full guard.
Soto is nestled in close to Birchmont, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Birchmont is looking to improve his position.
Birchmont actively working from the bottom here.
Soto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Birchmont.
Birchmont is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont is trying to work for a sweep but Soto has mounted him!
Birchmont is looking to get to half guard.
Birchmont bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchmont got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchmont has managed to get both his arms back between Soto's legs - danger averted.
Birchmont pushes down on Soto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Birchmont passes to full mount!
Birchmont looking for a guillotine from mount but Soto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto is looking to get to half guard.
Birchmont has control of Soto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Soto working to try and regain half guard.
Birchmont avoids the attempt from Soto to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Birchmont swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soto is now in Birchmont's guard. A big mistake from Birchmont there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
Birchmont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soto defends it easily.
Soto chips away with some ground and pound.
Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but Birchmont has wrist control.
Birchmont looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soto passes into side control.
Birchmont takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birchmont wants to control but Soto postures up.
Birchmont is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Birchmont will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Soto fails with the takedown.
Birchmont wants to clinch
and Soto counters with a nice body shot.
Soto tries for a takedown but Birchmont circles away easily
and Birchmont holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soto looks to score with a jab to the body but Birchmont is just out of range.
Birchmont feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soto fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Soto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soto closes the distance and clinches up with Birchmont, looking for a takedown. Soto pushes Birchmont against the cage but Birchmont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Birchmont with a nice cross.
Birchmont is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
Soto darts in looking for a takedown but Birchmont gets double underhooks and turns Soto into the cage.
Soto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soto is trying to break free.
Birchmont jumps guard but Soto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont pulls guard successfully.
Birchmont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Birchmont struggling a bit here.
Soto tries to score with some ground and pound. Birchmont controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Birchmont's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soto grinds an elbow into Birchmont's temple.
Soto lands a nice forearm strike.
Luiz Soto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Birchmont is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Birchmont's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Birchmont is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Birchmont takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Soto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birchmont keeps working.
Birchmont tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Birchmont manages to get back to half guard.
Soto is thwarting Birchmont's attempts to control the position.
Soto trying to control from half guard but Birchmont is working away.
Soto lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchmont does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birchmont manages to get to full guard.
Soto looking to sit in guard and control but Birchmont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birchmont defends it easily.
Birchmont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luiz Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Birchmont slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchmont trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Birchmont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soto is working an open guard so Birchmont takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Soto shoots in for a takedown but Birchmont shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birchmont tries to sprawl but Soto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Soto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christian Birchmont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Birchmont keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Birchmont trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christian Birchmont.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Birchmont, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christian Birchmont!
A very excited looking Christian Birchmont 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.
The defeated Luiz Soto had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board for me to see what went wrong and what I need to improve on. I'll be back. Just watch'.
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