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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 612 p4p, 823 weight class) and Finlay Standifer (ranked 61 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 32 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finlay Standifer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Standifer stuns Redcliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Standifer moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Standifer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Standifer tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Standifer lands with a straight right. Redcliffe didn't see that one coming.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Standifer is having none of it.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Standifer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Standifer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Standifer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Standifer sees coming a mile off.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Standifer misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Standifer walks into a left hand.
Standifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Standifer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Standifer throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Standifer blocks the low kick.
Standifer moves into the clinch successfully.
Standifer lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe gets through Standifer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Standifer has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Standifer.
Standifer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Standifer is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Standifer lands a body shot.
Standifer drags the fight down to the ground.
Standifer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redcliffe trying to control but Standifer is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe is really struggling to control Standifer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Standifer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redcliffe manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Standifer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Redcliffe 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.
Standifer pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Redcliffe actively working from the bottom here.
Standifer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Standifer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standifer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Standifer is working for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Standifer connects with a nice short shot to Redcliffe's temple.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Standifer is controlling well.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Standifer cracks Redcliffe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Standifer lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe stuns Standifer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Standifer to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Standifer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Standifer swinging wildly here.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Standifer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Standifer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Standifer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redcliffe defends it well.
Standifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Standifer slips the punch.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Standifer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Standifer moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Standifer.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Standifer circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe jabs Standifer right on the nose. Standifer blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Standifer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Standifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Standifer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redcliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Standifer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Standifer.
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!
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Standifer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Standifer slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Standifer looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Standifer moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Standifer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Standifer staying out of range there.
Standifer connects with the punch.
Standifer avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Standifer stuns Redcliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Standifer down.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Standifer down.
Standifer misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Standifer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Standifer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Redcliffe.
Standifer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Standifer blocks it.
Redcliffe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Standifer tries to avoid it but Redcliffe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Standifer to the ground. Standifer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Standifer.
Standifer has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Standifer misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Standifer.
Redcliffe looking to throw knees to the head but Standifer is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Standifer.
Standifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Standifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Standifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Standifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe tries to work over Standifer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Standifer lands with a short shot to the head.
Standifer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Standifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finlay Standifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Standifer.
Standifer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Standifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Standifer blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finlay Standifer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Standifer throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Standifer's head but Standifer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Standifer wants to counter the offense by Redcliffe and move into the clinch position.
Standifer avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Standifer moved out of range nicely.
And Standifer tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Standifer scores with a hook to the body. Redcliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Standifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redcliffe or perhaps it was just good defense by Standifer, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer misses the shot to the body.
Standifer avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Standifer cracks Redcliffe with a good jab.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick
so Standifer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standifer manages to get himself to full guard.
Standifer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standifer is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Standifer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Standifer is trying to keep Redcliffe in close.
Standifer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Standifer is looking to sweep but instead, Redcliffe has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Standifer trying to hold on to Redcliffe's head to control him but Redcliffe postures up.
Standifer tries to roll over but Redcliffe keeps him under control.
Standifer actively working from the bottom here.
Redcliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer is trying to maintain the position but Redcliffe is very close to passing his half guard.
Standifer is looking for a sweep. Redcliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redcliffe controlling the action here.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Standifer wants to get back to full guard.
Standifer is refusing to be controlled, as Redcliffe sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redcliffe in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Standifer closes the distance and clinches.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Standifer.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Standifer controls his hands.
Redcliffe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finlay Standifer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Standifer.
Standifer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Standifer avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Standifer blocks it.
Standifer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finlay Standifer.
I've got Standifer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Standifer!
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FIGHT
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