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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 6592 p4p, 24306 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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10 - 26 - 1 |
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165 cm
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19 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter B. No joy for Fighter A on that attempt.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter A goes for a double leg but Fighter B avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter B continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fighter B! But no joy.
Fighter B is looking for a takedown.
Fighter B is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fighter A can't fight it off and eventually Fighter B manages to take the fight to the floor. Fighter A looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter A wants to sweep here but Fighter B controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B stays in close to Fighter A's body and controls the position.
Fighter A wants to stand up but Fighter B is controlling him.
Fighter A trying to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fighter A wants to stand up but Fighter B is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter A controls Fighter B momentarily but Fighter B frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter B won't allow Fighter A to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter A.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter A drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to stand up but Fighter B won't let him.
Fighter B wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter A wants to control from the top but Fighter B keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fighter B holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fighter A is looking to stand up but Fighter B won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter B can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter A decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fighter B, up you get!
Fighter A shoots in for a double leg but Fighter B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fighter A throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter B's waist but Fighter B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter A off to one side.
Fighter A gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter B counters with a series of strikes. Fighter A will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fighter A shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter A's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fighter B with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter A, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter A tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter B sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter A somewhat.
Fighter B let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter A sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fighter A throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter B's waist but Fighter B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter A off to one side.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter A fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter B counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter A did well to prevent Fighter B getting side control.
Fighter B keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter A is looking to escape.
Fighter A kicks off Fighter B and gets to his feet.
Fighter B stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter B wants it to stay on the feet.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A with a poor takedown
and Fighter B counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fighter A goes for a double leg but Fighter B avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter B continues to drive forward.
Fighter B appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fighter A drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter B pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter A fails with the takedown.
Fighter A backing away here, and Fighter B unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B dives in and grabs Fighter A's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes down on Fighter B's head and hops out.
And Fighter A counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter B blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter A.
Fighter B now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xxx Xxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter A looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B staying calm.
Fighter A sneaks out the side door and pushes Fighter B away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Fighter A with that takedown attempt.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fighter A throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter A misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
Fighter B drives through with a takedown into Fighter A's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to stand up but Fighter B isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Fighter A wants to stand up but Fighter B is controlling him.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xxx Xxx.
I've got Fighter B winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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