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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Baxter (ranked 25451 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danish Ali (ranked 7415 p4p, 403 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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, Hugh Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danish Ali!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baxter but Baxter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Baxter avoids it.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter stuffs the takedown.
Hugh Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Baxter moves out of range of the strikes.
Baxter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ali looks winded!
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baxter but Baxter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baxter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danish Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baxter attempts a counter takedown but Ali avoids it well and moves away.
Baxter has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
Baxter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Baxter.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Baxter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ali is trying to push Baxter away but Baxter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baxter lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those.
Baxter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baxter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baxter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baxter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The referee calls for Baxter to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali letting Baxter take a breather here.
Ali jumps guard but Baxter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baxter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baxter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baxter controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter effectively controlling the action here.
Baxter breaks from the clinch.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter tries to counter with a takedown but Ali is quick to defend against it.
Baxter lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali jumps into guard, dragging Baxter to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter content to stall in guard here.
Baxter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baxter works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Baxter wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Baxter stays in close to Ali's body and controls the position.
Baxter wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali has his foot on Baxter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baxter works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Baxter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Baxter. Baxter maintains the clinch.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Baxter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baxter has managed to clinch.
Baxter has Ali pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Baxter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Baxter taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter is pushing Ali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baxter has Ali pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.
Ali has Baxter up against the cage in a clinch.
Baxter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baxter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baxter is struggling to control the position.
Ali jumps guard but Baxter stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ali jumps guard but Baxter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hugh Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Baxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Baxter stalls.
Baxter just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Baxter lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.
Ali forces Baxter back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baxter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter slows down the pace here.
Baxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Baxter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ali being controlled against the cage.
Baxter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
Baxter just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.
Baxter moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Baxter has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Baxter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baxter gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baxter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ali has his opponent's back but Baxter is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baxter counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baxter slows the pace down in half guard.
Baxter decides to stand up.
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baxter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hugh Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Baxter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Baxter sets himself, and Ali steps forward looking for the clinch! Baxter avoids it this time.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danish Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baxter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali.
Baxter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baxter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is stalling here.
Baxter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baxter stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baxter is struggling to control the position.
Baxter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ali digs a right hand into Baxter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baxter's gas tank.
That's four 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.
Ali blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Ali is looking for a takedown.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Baxter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baxter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baxter taking a breather.
Baxter effectively controlling the action here.
Baxter stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.
Ali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danish Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugh Baxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali throws a lazy body kick
and Baxter counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Baxter!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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