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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Phillpott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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164 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alan Phillpott!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillpott is looking to clinch but MacArthur is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacArthur.
No joy there for Phillpott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillpott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillpott throws a head kick but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from MacArthur.
MacArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacArthur clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacArthur obliges.
Phillpott manages to pull guard.
Phillpott 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.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillpott is retaining full guard.
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!
Phillpott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacArthur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillpott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillpott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
MacArthur is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Phillpott avoids the head kick by MacArthur.
Phillpott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacArthur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Alan Phillpott has been cut.
Phillpott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacArthur counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur landing knees to the body.
Phillpott looks winded!
Phillpott struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur controls his hands.
Phillpott drags the fight down to the ground.
MacArthur stays in close to Phillpott's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Phillpott is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MacArthur rolls with it to try and escape but Phillpott cranks on the arm and MacArthur is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Phillpott!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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