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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phishiji Bobo (ranked 3962 p4p, 4550 weight class) and Conner Contreras (ranked 208 p4p, 222 weight class). Conner Contreras is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Bobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conner Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras moves in looking to clinch but Bobo pushes him off.
Bobo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contreras feints the counter takedown.
Contreras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobo tries to avoid it but Contreras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobo to the ground. Bobo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Contreras.
Contreras tries to clinch up but Bobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bobo rushes Contreras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Bobo.
Bobo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobo moves into the clinch.
Bobo lands a nice shot to the body.
Contreras wants to take the fight to the mat but Bobo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phishiji Bobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Contreras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobo breaks from the clinch.
Bobo drives through and clinches with Contreras against the cage.
Bobo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Contreras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Contreras wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Bobo has him pressed against the cage.
Bobo stalling in the clinch.
Bobo pulls guard.
Contreras gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Contreras shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobo tries to sprawl out of it but Contreras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Contreras.
Contreras shoots and misses
and Bobo counters with an inside leg kick.
Bobo shoots in for a double leg but Contreras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Contreras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobo is fending him off so far but Contreras persists. Nope, Bobo circles away and we're back to standing.
Contreras is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Contreras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobo moves into range and clinches up with Contreras.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Bobo is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Contreras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bobo breaks the clinch.
Contreras tries to keep at a distance but Bobo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobo tries for a takedown but Contreras manages to get underhooks.
Bobo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobo has Contreras up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobo moves into the clinch.
Bobo jumps guard but Contreras stands there with Bobo around his waist. Bobo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Bobo has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bobo pulls guard successfully.
Bobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Contreras defends well.
Bobo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Contreras is one step ahead there.
Bobo is working hard here to advance position.
Contreras decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobo goes for a double leg but Contreras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Contreras continues to drive forward.
Contreras working hard to break the clinch.
Bobo prevents Contreras from breaking the clinch.
Bobo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bobo breaks the clinch.
Bobo instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobo.
Bobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.
Bobo breaks from the clinch.
Bobo has a takedown stuffed.
Bobo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bobo duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Bobo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Contreras shoots in for a double leg but Bobo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Contreras.
Contreras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Contreras wants to take a breather but Bobo is having none of it.
Bobo wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobo is looking for a sweep. Contreras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Contreras decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Contreras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Bobo misses.
Bobo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Contreras gets caught flat footed, as Bobo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contreras can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras looking to control.
Bobo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bobo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Contreras is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bobo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bobo tries to get out of the position.
Bobo is controlling Contreras's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two 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.
Contreras wants to free his trapped foot but Bobo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bobo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.
Contreras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Contreras is breathing heavily.
Contreras prevents Bobo from improving his position.
Bobo wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobo wants to get back to full guard.
Contreras stands up and beckons Bobo to join him on the feet.
Conner Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo clinches.
Bobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Contreras just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contreras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bobo counters with a straight right hand.
Contreras moves out of range of the body kick from Bobo.
A combination from Bobo does no damage.
Contreras feints the counter takedown.
Bobo clinches up with Contreras and pushes him back against the cage.
Bobo stalls.
Bobo is trying to pull guard but Contreras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phishiji Bobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobo pulls guard.
Bobo trying to control the position here.
Contreras trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobo tries to strike from the bottom.
Contreras gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Contreras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Contreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobo takes the fight into the clinch.
Contreras wants to take the fight to the mat but Bobo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bobo gets underhooks to prevent Contreras's takedown attempt.
Contreras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bobo manages to end up in side control.
Contreras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bobo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Bobo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bobo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Contreras throws a combination that misses
and Bobo moves into the clinch.
Contreras tries to break free but Bobo pushes him back against the cage.
Bobo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bobo tries for a takedown but Contreras manages to get underhooks.
Bobo prevents Contreras from breaking the clinch.
Bobo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contreras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bobo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras has had enough of the clinch but Bobo keeps him there for the moment.
Bobo has picked Contreras up - he's going for a ride! Bobo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Contreras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Contreras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreras gets to his feet - Bobo follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo has a takedown stuffed.
Contreras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contreras wants to clinch.
Bobo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phishiji Bobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bobo.
Bobo gets a clinch.
Bobo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobo looks for a takedown but Contreras sprawls well.
Contreras shoots and misses
and Bobo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobo throws a sloppy head kick and Contreras moves out of range easily.
Bobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Contreras.
Phishiji Bobo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobo shoots for a takedown but Contreras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobo as he jumps to the side.
Bobo closes the distance and clinches.
Bobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo is trying to drag Contreras to the mat but Contreras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bobo has Contreras pushed against the cage.
Bobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.
Bobo breaks the clinch.
Contreras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bobo.
Contreras misses with a takedown
and Bobo counters with a three punch combo that has Contreras backing up. Contreras nods at Bobo to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobo goes for a double leg but Contreras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Contreras continues to drive forward.
Contreras drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bobo defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Bobo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Bobo with that takedown attempt.
Bobo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phishiji Bobo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Contreras fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobo.
Contreras throws a counter combo.
Bobo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobo slips a jab and a cross from Contreras.
Bobo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conner Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phishiji Bobo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Contreras pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phishiji Bobo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobo, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phishiji Bobo!
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