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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 22767 p4p, 5461 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 cm 33 143 21 - 155 - 5 |
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165 cm 33 143 146 - 30 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good elbows Knockout power |
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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 21 - 155 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 146 - 30 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
 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. Fighter A shoots and misses and Fighter B counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fighter A thinking. Fighter A shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter B pinned against the cage. Fighter B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fighter B did well to prevent Fighter A getting side control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter A is trying to control the action in half guard but Fighter B is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Fighter A not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fighter B avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fighter A. Fighter B holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Fighter A thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter B's head. Fighter B has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter A is working away from the top position though. Fighter A not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fighter B wants to improve his position but Fighter A is controlling well.
Fighter B is looking to control Fighter A's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter B avoid being mounted?
 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 B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter A.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fighter A changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to avoid it but Fighter A manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter B to the ground. Fighter B escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fighter B is trying to counter with his kicks. Fighter B leaves Fighter A with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Fighter B leaves Fighter A with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. 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. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fighter A shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter B defends it nicely. Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well. Fighter B throws a head kick that misses. Fighter A tries to counter with a takedown but Fighter B is quick to defend against it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fighter A gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Fighter B counters with a body kick that stops Fighter A in his tracks momentarily. 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. That's time! Back to the action!
Fighter B has a takedown stuffed. Fighter A seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Fighter B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter A shoots in for a double leg but Fighter B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Fighter A gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Fighter B counters with a solid body kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter B shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter A as he avoids it easily. Fighter A throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter A closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter B to the mat! Fighter B manages to get full guard. Fighter B utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fighter A throws a strike but Fighter B rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fighter B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter A is keeping the position for now.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fighter A wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fighter B is now in half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter B in particular looking to stall. Fighter B thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fighter B is controlling the pace.
Fighter B moves nicely into side control. I wouldn't like to be where Fighter A is right now. Fighter B takes a little break here. Fighter A wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fighter A struggling a bit here. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fighter A gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fighter A is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter A pulls Fighter B in close to his closed guard and prevents Fighter B from doing any damage or advancing position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter A wants to control the position but Fighter B says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Fighter B perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
 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 misses with a takedown and Fighter B finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter A is defended easily by Fighter B. Fighter B replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter A blocks it well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter A manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fighter B controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter A has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fighter B can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fighter A trying to control the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fighter A is pulling down on Fighter B's head. It's preventing any offense from Fighter B, at least for the moment. 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. Fighter A can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter B controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Xxx Xxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fighter B has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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