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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burl Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Efi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sione Efi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burl Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sione Efi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Efi gets a clinch.
Efi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Efi throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
Efi moves into the clinch.
Efi jumps into guard, dragging Webb to the mat.
Webb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Efi pushes Webb off and gets back to his feet.
Efi shoots for a takedown but Webb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Webb gets tackled into the cage by Efi. Efi maintains the clinch.
Efi pulls guard.
Webb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb working some strikes from top position.
Webb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Efi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Webb wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Efi in particular looking to stall.
Efi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Efi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Webb trying to hold on to Efi's head to control him but Efi postures up.
Efi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Efi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Webb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Webb is looking to control Efi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webb avoid being mounted?
Efi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Webb to stand up.
Efi shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Efi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Efi has closed the distance and engaged Webb in a clinch.
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!
Efi stops a takedown attempt from Webb.
Efi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sione Efi.
Efi is trying to pull guard but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
Efi breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webb defends well and Efi ends up having to push Webb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Efi looks winded!
Efi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb trying to land knees to the body.
Webb lands an elbow inside that Efi shrugs off.
Efi breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Webb as Efi shoots in.
Efi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Efi persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Webb. No joy for Efi on that attempt.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Efi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efi dodges the punch combination from Webb.
Webb closes the distance and clinches up with Efi, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes Efi against the cage but Efi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Webb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Efi has a takedown stuffed.
Efi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Efi sprawls well. Efi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webb gets slowly back to his feet.
Efi dives in for a single leg takedown but Webb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Efi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Efi instigates a clinch.
Efi breaks from the clinch.
Efi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webb swivels and escapes.
Efi throws a combination that misses
and Webb counters with a head kick. That will keep Efi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Efi closes the distance and clinches up with Webb, looking for a takedown. Efi pushes Webb against the cage but Webb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Webb throws a lazy right hand but Efi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Efi lands with an uppercut that bounces Webb off the cage and back into range.
Webb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Efi.
Efi is breathing heavily.
Efi rushes Webb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Webb.
Webb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Webb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Efi's elbow.
Webb working hard to break the clinch.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Efi has the dominant position.
Efi stalling the fight.
Webb can't find room to land a body shot as Efi controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Efi.
Webb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Efi.
A right handed body shot lands from Webb.
The referee is keeping an eye on Efi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Webb is trying to maintain a safe position but Efi gets an underhook and turns Webb into the cage.
Webb is pressed up against the cage. Efi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Webb down to the mat. Webb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sione Efi.
Efi clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Efi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Efi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Efi shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb scores with a one two! Efi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Efi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efi fails with a takedown attempt.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but Efi shows good takedown defense.
Efi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Efi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Webb is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Efi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efi moves into the clinch.
Efi looking to stall.
Webb tries to throw a body punch but Efi avoids it by throwing Webb back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Webb as the two fighters clinch.
Efi is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Efi has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Webb is working for takedown but Efi is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Efi works on Webb's body with a couple of short punches.
Webb tries to circle away but Efi has him pinned against the cage.
Efi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Webb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Efi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Efi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Efi.
Sione Efi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Efi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Efi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sione Efi.
Efi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Webb.
Efi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webb wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webb working hard to break the clinch.
Efi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webb is looking to break free of the clinch but Efi has double underhooks.
Efi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Efi.
Efi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Efi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Webb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Efi's head.
Efi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Efi just leaning against Webb, taking a breather.
Efi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Efi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Efi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webb's efforts to push away.
Efi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Efi gets underhooks to prevent Webb's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Webb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sione Efi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Efi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it.
Webb tries to break free but Efi pushes him back against the cage.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Efi is controlling him.
Efi tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb is looking to break free of the clinch but Efi has double underhooks.
Webb wants a takedown but no success here.
Webb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Efi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Efi keeps control of Webb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Webb is trying to push Efi away but Efi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Webb jumps guard but Efi stands there with Webb around his waist. Webb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Webb or not.
Efi is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Efi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Efi stalling the fight.
Efi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Webb to keep the fight standing.
Webb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Webb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Efi smiles and moves away.
Efi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webb avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Webb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webb wants it to stay on the feet.
Burl Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burl Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sione Efi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Efi connects with a leg kick. Webb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sione Efi.
Well Efi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sione Efi!
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