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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perez Phillips (ranked 3107 p4p, 4249 weight class) and Martez Jones (ranked 421 p4p, 524 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perez Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martez Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body.
Phillips pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Phillips pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phillips presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones looks winded!
Phillips just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Phillips is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Phillips for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phillips stalls.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Martez Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phillips is working Jones over against the cage.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.
Phillips stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Phillips gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stalling.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Phillips stalls.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phillips to keep the fight standing.
Perez Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Jones.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A short left from Phillips.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phillips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phillips keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Phillips is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phillips.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
Phillips looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phillips works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phillips just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Phillips.
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!
Phillips presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phillips is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Phillips as the two fighters clinch.
Phillips lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phillips.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Phillips to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phillips seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Perez Phillips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phillips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Phillips instigates a clinch.
Phillips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Phillips just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Phillips is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Phillips to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Phillips just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips avoiding damage.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling him.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phillips lands a right hand.
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!
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Phillips dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phillips gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Phillips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martez Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Phillips. Phillips maintains the clinch.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phillips avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Phillips presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands with a right to the head.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Phillips avoiding damage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Phillips.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet.
Perez Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Jones.
Phillips drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Come on Phillips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
Phillips'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.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phillips smiles and moves away.
Phillips rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips stalling the fight.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phillips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phillips pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phillips lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips stalling.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phillips drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Phillips is stalling here.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phillips just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Phillips has Jones pushed against the cage.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body.
Phillips stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Phillips pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phillips stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is stalling here.
Jones tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phillips effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Phillips is stalling here.
Phillips digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
Phillips lands with a right to the head.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips is working Jones over against the cage.
Come on Phillips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips effectively controlling the action here.
Phillips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phillips pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips is looking to counter punch.
Perez Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips avoiding damage.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling him.
A short right from Phillips.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phillips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Phillips is struggling to control the position.
Phillips pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perez Phillips had his way with Martez Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Jones's cut.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phillips to keep the fight standing.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Phillips lands a right hand.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Phillips presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Phillips.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phillips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phillips lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Phillips stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working Jones over against the cage.
Phillips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Phillips stalling.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body.
Phillips has Jones pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Phillips has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phillips'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.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Perez Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Jones.
Phillips lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Phillips.
A short right from Phillips.
Jones is rocked!
Come on Phillips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phillips'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.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Phillips to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Perez Phillips.
Phillips instigates a clinch.
Martez Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perez Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phillips 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:40
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:40
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perez Phillips!
Perez Phillips retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Perez Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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