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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Witcher (ranked 1004 p4p, 136 weight class) and Kalle Svensson (ranked 2155 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Witcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Svensson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witcher is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Witcher moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Svensson misses
enabling Witcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson jabs Witcher right on the nose. Witcher blinks but takes it well.
Witcher tries to clinch up.
Svensson fakes the leg kick and cracks Witcher in the body.
Witcher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Witcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Svensson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Witcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Witcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalle Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Witcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson throws a body kick that misses.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witcher leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Witcher is looking to counter the offense by Svensson and move into the clinch.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Witcher is just out of range.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Svensson tries to get set, Witcher tries to push him back and clinch up but Svensson manages to avoid the attempt.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Witcher checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Witcher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svensson manages to circle out of the way.
Witcher moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Witcher fails to land.
Witcher tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Witcher lands a nice uppercut.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Witcher or not.
Svensson goes for a takedown attempt but Witcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witcher throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Svensson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Witcher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Witcher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Witcher tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Witcher back against the cage.
Svensson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sam Witcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Svensson.
Witcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Witcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Witcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Witcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Witcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svensson tries a body shot but Witcher blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witcher tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Witcher.
A left hand lands to the body for Witcher.
Svensson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Witcher is defending well.
Witcher misses with some punches.
Svensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svensson tries to score a body lock takedown but Witcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Svensson wants a takedown but no success here.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Svensson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Witcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Witcher.
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witcher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Witcher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Witcher.
Witcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Witcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Witcher's elbow.
Witcher working aggressively here.
Witcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Witcher tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Witcher working aggressively here.
Witcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witcher tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Witcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Svensson throws a head kick but Witcher moves out of range.
Witcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Kalle Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Witcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson scores with a one two! Witcher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
Svensson shoots in and drives through. Witcher sprawls well.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
Witcher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svensson manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svensson stuns Witcher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svensson misses with a leg kick
and Witcher counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Witcher has him pressed against the cage.
Witcher misses with the head strike.
Witcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sam Witcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svensson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Svensson manages to end up in side control.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Witcher has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Witcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson tries for a kimura but Witcher is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to move to mount but Witcher blocks the move with his legs.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Witcher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Svensson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Witcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Witcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Witcher is looking to reverse the position.
Svensson tries for a kimura but Witcher is defending well.
Witcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svensson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witcher is trying to get back to half guard.
Witcher is not content to let Svensson control the position.
Svensson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Svensson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Witcher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Svensson but great work by Witcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson manages to get back to half guard.
Svensson is controlling Witcher's trapped leg to prevent Witcher from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Svensson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Svensson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalle Svensson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Witcher manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Witcher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Witcher leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Witcher misses the target.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with Witcher, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes Witcher against the cage but Witcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Witcher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svensson manages to circle out of the way.
Witcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Svensson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Witcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalle Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Witcher rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witcher prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Witcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Witcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sam Witcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Svensson.
Witcher can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Witcher after a bit of a struggle.
Svensson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Witcher misses with a punch to the body.
Witcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Witcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Witcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svensson tightens his grip and picks Witcher up, before dumping him to the ground. Witcher manages to land in guard.
Svensson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Witcher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Svensson, into his guard.
Witcher wants to stand but Svensson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witcher passes into half guard.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Witcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Svensson is staying active underneath Witcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Witcher has control of the leg.
Svensson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is refusing to be controlled, as Witcher sits in half guard.
Witcher controlling the action here.
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.
Svensson is pressing down on Witcher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Witcher postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Witcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Svensson.
Witcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svensson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Witcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Witcher 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Witcher!
A victorious Sam Witcher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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