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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Highdick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Fatorachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Highdick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Fatorachi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highdick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Highdick wants to control but Fatorachi is keeping him busy.
Highdick is working for a submission of some sort.
Fatorachi kicks Highdick off and gets back to his feet.
Fatorachi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Highdick is fending him off so far but Fatorachi persists. Nope, Highdick circles away and we're back to standing.
Highdick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Highdick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fatorachi as he avoids it easily.
Fatorachi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fatorachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Highdick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fatorachi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatorachi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Highdick keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatorachi blocks the strikes from Highdick.
Fatorachi is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Highdick manages to get to full guard.
Highdick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Highdick looking to control.
Highdick wants to sweep here but Fatorachi controlling him for the moment.
Fatorachi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fatorachi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Highdick keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatorachi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Highdick to his feet.
Highdick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fatorachi wants to clinch but Highdick slips to the side
and Fatorachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highdick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fatorachi as he avoids it easily.
Highdick is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Highdick. No joy for Fatorachi on that attempt.
Highdick clinches up with Fatorachi and pushes him back against the cage.
Fatorachi trying to control the position but instead, Highdick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fatorachi into the cage.
Fatorachi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatorachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fatorachi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fatorachi breaks from the clinch.
Highdick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatorachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fatorachi dives in and grabs Highdick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Highdick pushes down on Fatorachi's head and hops out.
James Highdick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Fatorachi.
Highdick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fatorachi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fatorachi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fatorachi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Highdick tries to free his leg and advance position but Fatorachi is retaining full guard.
Fatorachi is pulling down on Highdick's head. It's preventing any offense from Highdick, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fatorachi trying to control the position.
Highdick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Highdick wants to stand but Fatorachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Highdick trying to control but Fatorachi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fatorachi wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Fatorachi dominated that round.
That's time! Highdick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Highdick fails with a takedown attempt.
Fatorachi doesn't manage to clinch there - Highdick circles away.
Highdick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fatorachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Highdick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highdick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck for Highdick with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Highdick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highdick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fatorachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Highdick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fatorachi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fatorachi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Highdick is fending him off so far but Fatorachi persists. Nope, Highdick circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatorachi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Highdick's guard.
Fatorachi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A good leg kick by Fatorachi.
Fatorachi tries to clinch up but Highdick circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatorachi tries to clinch up.
Fatorachi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Highdick slips a jab and a cross from Fatorachi.
Fatorachi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fatorachi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fatorachi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fatorachi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatorachi tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highdick tries to pull guard but Fatorachi won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fatorachi as Highdick tries to tie him up.
Fatorachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Highdick leaves Fatorachi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fatorachi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Highdick counters with a head kick. That will keep Fatorachi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fatorachi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highdick throws Fatorachi to one side and escapes!
Fatorachi throws a series of punches but Highdick avoids them all with ease.
Fatorachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highdick shoots in for a takedown but Fatorachi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Highdick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sean Fatorachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fatorachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Highdick avoids the body shot from Fatorachi.
Fatorachi shoots for a takedown but Highdick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Highdick stuffs the takedown attempt from Fatorachi. Fatorachi gets slowly back to his feet.
Highdick shoots for a double leg takedown but Fatorachi sprawls well. He's pushed Highdick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highdick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Highdick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fatorachi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Highdick prevents the takedown attempt.
Highdick tries to work over Fatorachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Highdick stalling.
A short body shot lands from Fatorachi as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatorachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatorachi feints and then cracks Highdick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Highdick down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Fatorachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fatorachi tries for a takedown but Highdick circles away easily
and Highdick counters by clinching up.
Highdick goes for a takedown attempt but Fatorachi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fatorachi tries to clinch there but Highdick circles away.
Highdick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fatorachi avoids it really well and circles away.
Fatorachi shoots and misses
and Highdick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fatorachi jumps guard but Highdick stands there with Fatorachi around his waist. Fatorachi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James Highdick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Fatorachi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Highdick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fatorachi walks away with a smile on his face. Highdick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fatorachi throws a head kick but Highdick moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatorachi fails with the takedown
so Highdick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatorachi keeping moving, preventing Highdick from controlling successfully.
Fatorachi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatorachi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sean Fatorachi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fatorachi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Highdick trying to control but Fatorachi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highdick stands up and waves to Fatorachi to follow him.
Highdick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Highdick shoots in for a double leg but Fatorachi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fatorachi doesn't manage to clinch there - Highdick circles away.
Fatorachi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Highdick as he avoids it easily.
Highdick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Highdick throws a head kick but Fatorachi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatorachi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fatorachi rushes Highdick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Highdick managing to block the knees to the body from Fatorachi.
Highdick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatorachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Highdick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fatorachi misses with a double jab.
Highdick moves into the clinch.
Highdick has had enough of the clinch but Fatorachi keeps him there for the moment.
Fatorachi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fatorachi.
Highdick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fatorachi as he avoids it easily.
Highdick has a takedown stuffed.
A left and a right from Fatorachi both land. Nice combination.
Highdick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Highdick lands in his opponent's guard.
Highdick gets to his feet. Fatorachi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatorachi shoots in for a double leg but Highdick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Highdick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Fatorachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Highdick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Highdick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fatorachi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Fatorachi!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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