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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Phillips (ranked 842 p4p, 932 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 101 p4p, 113 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips misses with a body shot
and Shipilov counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Phillips misses the target.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Shipilov throws a big counter head kick but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shipilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lunges at Shipilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shipilov's hand.
Shipilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips drops his shoulder and cracks Shipilov with a huge uppercut! Shipilov goes down! Can Phillips finish him?
Shipilov is rocked!
It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Shipilov is still in real trouble! Can Phillips finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving.
Phillips prevents Shipilov from getting back to his feet.
Shipilov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Shipilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phillips finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipilov's head.
Phillips tries to move into range but Shipilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shipilov goes down! Can Phillips finish him!?
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipilov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Phillips has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a body punch.
Phillips prevents a body shot from Shipilov.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shipilov looking to stall.
Shipilov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov lands a left hand.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Shipilov can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Phillips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shipilov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Shipilov.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Shipilov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Shipilov can't break the clinch.
Shipilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shipilov breaks from the clinch.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Shipilov's head but Shipilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Phillips walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shipilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shipilov ducks straight into an uppercut from Phillips and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Shipilov manages to regain guard straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Shipilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shipilov manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Shipilov's guard.
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet.
Phillips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shipilov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips misses the body punch
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Phillips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shipilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Shipilov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Phillips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phillips jabs Shipilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shipilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipilov can do to turn this around?
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Shipilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lands with a shot to the body.
Shipilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shipilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.
Shipilov misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Phillips tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shipilov is able to avoid easily.
Phillips cracks Shipilov with a big right hand and Shipilov goes down!
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but Phillips is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phillips trying to control but Shipilov is working from the bottom.
Phillips won't allow Shipilov to get back to his feet.
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Phillips manages to pass to side control.
Shipilov pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working for a submission of some sort.
Shipilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips stops Shipilov from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to slow Shipilov down with leg kicks.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Jack Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Phillips and Shipilov goes tumbling to the canvas! Phillips follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipilov!
Shipilov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Phillips has hold of Shipilov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shipilov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Phillips fails to advance to Shipilov's back.
Shipilov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shipilov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shipilov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shipilov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips.
Shipilov bucks Phillips off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Shipilov's cut.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips. That snapped Shipilov's head back.
A low kick from Phillips is predictable there
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shipilov thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips connects with a leg kick.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips slips a straight right by Shipilov.
A telegraphed right hand from Shipilov misses the target.
Phillips throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shipilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shipilov looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips throws the left hand but Shipilov avoids the punch easily.
Phillips scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phillips lands with a good body shot.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov misses with a double jab.
Phillips throws a monster overhand right that drops Shipilov! Phillips follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
A very excited looking Jack Phillips made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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