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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stone Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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150 cm
24
130 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
31
139 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stone Phillips! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Messinger! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Messinger, before circling back to the center of the mat. Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Messinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Messinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Phillips throws a right hand that misses
and Messinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Messinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips digs a good body shot into Messinger's ribs. Phillips scores with a jab to the body. Messinger slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips. Messinger is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips catches Messinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Phillips throws a body punch but Messinger moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Messinger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phillips sprawls well initially but Messinger persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Messinger throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely. Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Messinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Messinger not landing any meaningful shots this time. Messinger not landing any meaningful shots this time. Messinger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Phillips is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Messinger! Our winner, Will Messinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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