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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex New World (ranked 2670 p4p, 3161 weight class) and Colton Plant (ranked 277 p4p, 324 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex New World!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colton Plant!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
New World swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
New World walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Plant has taken the fight to the clinch.
New World struggles to land a body shot inside as Plant controls his hands.
Plant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with New World's elbow.
New World lands an elbow inside that Plant shrugs off.
It looks like Colton Plant has been cut.
Plant misses with a body punch.
Plant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and New World avoids it.
Plant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
New World comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
New World breaks from the clinch.
New World keeps the fight on the outside.
New World connects with a leg kick.
Plant swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colton Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant is looking to score with low kicks.
Plant wants to land a leg kick but New World is out of range.
New World thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
New World lands with a shot to the body.
Plant throws a body shot but no joy.
New World on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plant. Plant obviously looking to wear him down.
Plant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. New World sees it coming and avoids it easily.
New World fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
New World misses with a jab to the body
and Plant counters with a nice low kick that buckles New World's knee momentarily.
Plant misses the shot to the body.
New World avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
New World throws a leg kick that misses.
Plant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
New World moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Plant misses.
New World pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
New World bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from New World misses.
New World throws a jab but it's blocked by Plant.
Nice body punch from New World.
A big left from Plant misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
New World scores with a jab. Plant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
New World cracks Plant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
New World fakes the leg kick and cracks Plant in the body.
New World lands a front kick.
New World uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
New World explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
New World closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Plant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
New World fires out a quick counter leg kick but Plant just manages to avoid it.
Plant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and New World counters with an inside leg kick.
New World avoids the body shot from Plant.
Plant looks to land a right hand but New World moved out of range.
Plant throws a hook but New World blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Plant misses the target.
New World is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
New World looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Plant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
New World fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Plant is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as New World blocks the leg kick.
Plant throws a looping overhand right but New World ducks down to avoid it.
New World is looking to counter punch.
New World slips under a jab from Plant.
New World swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
New World connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract New World.
Plant moves in looking to clinch but New World pushes him off.
New World ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Plant checks the leg kick.
Plant lunges at New World with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by New World's hand.
New World misses with a jab, cross combination.
New World keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plant misses with a jab to the body
and New World connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex New World dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colton Plant's cut.
That's time! New World's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
New World lands a jab.
New World connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alex New World is winning the standup battle so far.
New World works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
New World looks to score with a jab to the body but Plant is just out of range.
New World throws a head kick that misses.
Plant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Plant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Plant.
Plant throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
New World chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Plant can pounce on him.
New World is looking to slow Plant down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by New World.
A jab from Plant misses.
As Plant looks to move away, New World throws a big counter combo but Plant just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant throws a hook but New World avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by New World. Beautiful body shot.
New World swings for the body but Plant moves out of range.
Plant tries to clinch but New World moves away
and New World counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract New World.
Plant throws an overhand right that lands on New World's shoulder, as New World tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by New World.
Plant blocks a head kick by New World.
A little jabbing left from Plant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
New World is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plant can do to turn this around?
Plant misses with a low kick.
Plant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from New World finds it's way round the side to connect with Plant's head.
New World slips under a jab from Plant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
New World throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
New World jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and New World counters with a three punch combo that has Plant backing up. Plant nods at New World to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
New World pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
New World avoids the body shot from Plant.
Plant connects with a solid leg kick.
Plant throws a hook but New World blocks it.
New World feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Plants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Plant misses with a hook. New World ducked under it nicely.
Plant scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant is looking to clinch.
A left lands for New World.
New World circles away from the clinch attempt
and New World counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plant throws a looping overhand right but New World ducks down to avoid it.
Plant closes the distance and clinches.
Plant misses with some punches.
Plant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
New World lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
New World breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plant misses with a lunging right hand
and New World counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from New World.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from New World, right into the meat of the thigh.
New World misses with a few strikes there.
Plant lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
New World cracks Plant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract New World.
New World misses with a hook
and New World takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
New World takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Plant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex New World dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colton Plant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
New World blocks a jab.
New World pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Plant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
New World throws a series of punches but Plant moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for New World.
A decent looking cross lands there for New World.
Plant moves out of range of the body kick from New World.
New World keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plant fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
New World thuds his right hand into Plant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Plant loads up on a big right hand but New World slips the punch.
Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but New World was well out of range. Poor timing from Plant.
Plant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
New World throws a low kick but Plant moves out of range easily.
Plant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
New World bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
New World sizes up Plant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Plant feints and then cracks New World's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow New World down.
Good shot there by New World.
Plant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and New World counters with a straight right hand.
New World throws an off balance right hand
and Plant counters with a nice low kick that buckles New World's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alex New World is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
New World with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
New World misses with the body kick
letting Plant counter with a right hand.
Plant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and New World counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick lands for Plant.
New World defending well as Plant loads up on a big left hand.
Plant misses with a shot to the body
and New World counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. New World sees it coming and avoids it easily.
New World keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plant misses the jab.
A left lands for Plant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
New World half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Plant misses.
New World throws a big counter combination but Plant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Plant misses with a low kick as New World jumps back.
Plant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like New World was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Plant.
New World misses with a hook. Plant ducked under it nicely.
New World throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
New World tries to work over Plant's front leg with a kick but Plant checks it.
Plant throws a body punch but New World moves out of range.
New World throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plant avoids a kick to the body.
Plant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plant swings for the body but New World moves out of range.
New World looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
New World throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plant misses with a left hand
and New World counters with a left to the body.
Plant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. New World sees it coming and avoids it easily.
New World throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Plant misses its intended target.
Plant thuds a left hand into New World's body.
New World moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plant moves out of range of the strikes.
Plant throws a poor cross that misses
and New World counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plant thinking.
Colton Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plant throws a shot from downtown. New World moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex New World showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for New World, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex New World!
After the fight, Alex New World was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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