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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Phillips (ranked 4312 p4p, 25187 weight class) and Rodrigo Noriega (ranked 390 p4p, 502 weight class). Rodrigo Noriega has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
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, Rodrigo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips misses with a knee to the head.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega darts in looking for a takedown but Phillips gets double underhooks and turns Noriega into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Phillips as he connects with a hook.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Rodrigo Noriega has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Noriega.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noriega.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noriega off to one side.
Noriega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Noriega persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips working Noriega over with knees to the body.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noriega.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phillips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noriega looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Noriega wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Phillips.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Noriega.
Noriega successfully pulls guard.
Phillips stands up from Noriega's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phillips throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but Noriega blocks it.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Phillips lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phillips.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noriega takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phillips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noriega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phillips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Noriega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phillips crunches a lovely knee into Noriega's ribcage.
Noriega tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phillips.
That has opened up Rodrigo Noriega's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Noriega on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Noriega's head and hops out.
Phillips lands with a slapping head kick.
Phillips lands a nice looking body kick.
Phillips rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
Noriega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips scores a nice knee to the body.
Phillips landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phillips landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noriega's brow.
Phillips lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Noriega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noriega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phillips darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
Noriega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phillips pinned against the cage. Phillips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noriega, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips misses with an elbow over the top.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Noriega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega wants a takedown.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips lunges at Noriega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noriega's hand.
The cut above Rodrigo Noriega's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phillips scores with a kick to the midsection.
Noriega is breathing heavily.
Phillips with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips lands an elbow inside.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Phillips fails to land.
Noriega pulls Phillips into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pedro Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noriega manages to circle out of the way.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noriega.
Phillips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noriega tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillips shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips lands a head kick!
Rodrigo Noriega's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips pushes off an throws an elbow but Noriega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Noriega wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pedro Phillips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Phillips gets underhooks to prevent Noriega's takedown attempt.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Noriega looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phillips wants to stand but Noriega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Phillips uses it to pass to side control.
Phillips decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Noriega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noriega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Phillips. Phillips maintains the clinch.
Phillips tries to work over Noriega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noriega avoids it.
Phillips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Noriega wants a takedown.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Noriega.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noriega wants a takedown.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noriega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phillips connects with a solid leg kick.
Phillips with the inside leg kick.
Pedro Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips has managed to clinch.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Phillips wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy.
Phillips is not content to let Noriega control the position.
Phillips looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noriega is working away from the top position though.
Phillips is pressing down on Noriega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Noriega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noriega is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noriega wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Noriega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noriega trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noriega gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Noriega on that attempt.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noriega avoids it.
Noriega can't get the takedown.
Phillips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Noriega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noriega pulls guard successfully.
Noriega has an active guard here but Phillips has managed to pass into half guard.
Phillips decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Phillips!
An intense looking Pedro Phillips took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'gracias a las personas que me apoyan los amo a todos.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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