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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Phillip (ranked 2984 p4p, 4701 weight class) and Project IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Phillip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Project IV!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillip shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has IV pinned against the cage. IV gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - IV looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillip is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from IV.
Phillip shoots in for a takedown but IV shows good takedown defense.
Phillip shoots in for a takedown but IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
IV throws a big counter head kick but Phillip avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Phillip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillip throws a sloppy head kick and IV moves out of range easily.
IV moves into range and clinches up with Phillip.
IV is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from IV.
Phillip is pushing IV up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
IV drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillip gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from IV.
IV can't get the takedown.
IV should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Phillip is trying to stall.
IV is looking for a takedown.
Phillip has IV pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
IV is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillip stops a takedown attempt from IV.
IV wants a takedown but no success here.
IV misses with a punch on the inside.
IV pushes Phillip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
IV lands a knee to the body.
IV stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
IV is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phillip is defending well.
Phillip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from IV.
IV is trying to drag Phillip to the mat but Phillip just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phillip has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. IV avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillip tries a body shot but IV blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from IV - that landed with a thud.
IV throws a head punch that misses.
Phillip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
IV has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phillip after a bit of a struggle.
Phillip tries to pull guard but IV holds him up against the cage and eventually Phillip drops back down to his feet.
IV is working for takedown but Phillip is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phillip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IV smiles and moves away.
IV lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
IV closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillip has hold of one of IV's legs. IV is fighting the takedown attempt but Phillip gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV looking to control.
IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillip is controlling him.
Phillip stands and throws IV's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Phillip decides to stand up, so the ref orders IV to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillip fails with the takedown
and IV counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Phillip is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
A punch combination from IV misses.
Phillip thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project IV dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phillip tries to score a power double leg takedown but IV sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillip somewhat.
Phillip tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillip looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for IV!
IV struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
IV is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillip looks up at the clock and then as IV takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Phillip smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
IV can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Phillip tries to control but IV wriggling away.
IV slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
IV wants to get back to full guard but Phillip has passed into side control.
Phillip decides to stand back up.
Phillip tries for a takedown but IV sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillip takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
IV throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
IV tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phillip paws at him with a jab and circles away.
IV misses with a kick to the body.
IV loads up on a big right hand but Phillip slips the punch.
IV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
IV tries to clinch up.
IV avoids the body shot from Phillip.
Phillip tries to clinch up but IV circles away and keeps his distance.
IV has Phillip up against the cage in a clinch.
IV is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillip gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
IV has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillip is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe Phillip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project IV.
IV wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillip manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillip tries to circle away but IV has him pinned against the cage.
Phillip manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Phillip breaks from the clinch.
Phillip looks to clinch
and IV counters with a thumping low kick.
IV clinches up with Phillip and pushes him back against the cage.
IV is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillip gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
IV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IV comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phillip breaks from the clinch.
IV has closed the distance and engaged Phillip in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phillip is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IV to keep the fight standing.
Phillip blocks the elbow strike.
IV wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillip is trying to pull guard but IV turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phillip jumps guard but IV stands there with Phillip around his waist. Phillip gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phillip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
IV working Phillip over with knees to the body.
IV scores with a shoulder strike.
Phillip stops a takedown attempt from IV.
Phillip has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by IV after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Phillip decides to pull guard.
Phillip looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillip, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Project IV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
IV scores with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
IV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
IV goes for a takedown attempt but Phillip pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phillip swats away the attempt to clinch by IV.
Phillip went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Phillip.
IV lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillip shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
IV really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
IV trying to control but Phillip postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Phillip is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joe Phillip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IV is looking to get back to full guard here but Phillip has managed to pass to side control instead.
Phillip controls the position from side control.
That's two 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.
IV takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
IV is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Phillip off and has taken his back!
IV throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Phillip breaks IV's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
IV is looking to stand up but Phillip isn't so interested in that idea.
Phillip connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV looking for subs off his back but Phillip has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Phillip there.
IV trying to control from the bottom.
IV is trying to stand back up but Phillip is controlling him
IV trying to control from the bottom.
Phillip controlling the action here.
IV won't allow Phillip to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phillip slows the pace down in half guard.
Phillip lands with a punch from half guard.
Phillip looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IV wants to get back to his feet.
Phillip will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IV is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Phillip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think IV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project IV!
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