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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 22843 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Xxx Xxx has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 - 31 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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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 22 - 159 - 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 150 - 31 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
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 in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fighter A was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fighter B holding on.
Fighter A cracks Fighter B with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fighter A is trying to ground and pound but Fighter B uses the momentary lack of control by Fighter A to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter B's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter B can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter A thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter A throwing shots but Fighter B is blocking nicely.
Fighter B is doing well to control the position and prevent Fighter A from advancing to side control.
Fighter B blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Fighter B is pressing down on Fighter A's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fighter B wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fighter A throws an elbow that misses. Fighter B uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter A's guard. Nice move by Fighter B!
Fighter B wants to pass the guard but Fighter A is keeping the position.
Fighter A is pulling down on Fighter B's head to control his posture.
Fighter B controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to clinch but Fighter B is avoiding it.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fighter B looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter A!
Fighter A tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to control but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B takes a little break here. Fighter A wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fighter A shoots in but Fighter B avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter B is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fighter A has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighter B after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter B dives in and grabs Fighter A's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter A pushes down on Fighter B's head and hops out.
Fighter B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter A tries to avoid it but Fighter B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter A to the ground. Fighter A escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter B with the counter takedown but Fighter A avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter B feints and as Fighter A raises his hands in defense, Fighter B changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fighter B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter A is keeping the position for now.
Fighter B content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is pulling down on Fighter B's head to control his posture.
Fighter A not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fighter B is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter A shoots in and drives through. Fighter B sprawls well.
Fighter A gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fighter A throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fighter B tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fighter A is in Fighter B's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter A throws a strike but Fighter B rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fighter A trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter B is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter B is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter A has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A trying to control the position here.
Xxx Xxx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter B stays in close to Fighter A's body and controls the position.
Fighter A manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter B manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter B seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fighter A trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A throws an elbow that misses. Fighter B uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter A's guard. Nice move by Fighter B!
Fighter B stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter A.
Fighter A has his hands on Fighter B's head, controlling the position.
Fighter B slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter A looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Fighter A was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xxx Xxx.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Xxx Xxx!
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hype
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