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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Query!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Phillips.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Query both land. Nice combination.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Query sprawls well. Query wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Query misses with the combination.
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
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!
Phillips is looking for a takedown.
Query gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phillips.
Nate Query has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Phillips.
Query gets control of Phillips's arms and successfully pulls guard. Query will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Query looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Query wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him.
Query keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips gets to his feet. Query looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Query counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Phillips!
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Query isn't that keen on the idea.
Query working Phillips over with strikes here.
Query avoids the attempt from Phillips to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Query goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phillips is on top in guard.
Phillips stands and steps away. Query gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Query counters with an outside leg kick.
Phillips throws the left hand but Query avoids the punch easily.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Query sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Query blocks a jab.
Query connects with the punch.
Query fails to land the takedown.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Query avoids nicely.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Query shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Query falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phillips counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Query thinking.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Query.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips throws a combination. Query tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nate Query has been cut.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Query sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Query misses with a double jab.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phillips looks winded!
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Query throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Query's waist but Query gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
Query closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Philip Phillips has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phillips wants to slow Query down by chopping away at his legs.
Query throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Query avoids it really well and circles away.
Query misses with a double jab.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Query tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phillips paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Query shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Query gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Query throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Query sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate Query will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phillips avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phillips pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Query circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips swings for the body but Query moves out of range.
Query throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Query pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phillips back to the cage. Query follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nate Query is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
Query tries a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Query has a closed guard, preventing Phillips from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Query.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stands up from Query's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Query throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
Nate Query seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Query as he jumps to the side.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Query tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips feints a jab promting Query to slip. Phillips then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Query slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Query tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Query gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
Nate Query overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Query is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Query tries to stand and escape but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
Query has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Query has gone for a leg lock! Phillips slips out almost immediately though and dives into Query's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Query is keeping the position for now.
Phillips stands and steps away. Query gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Query slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Query moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Query thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Query sprawls well.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Query lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Query is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Query.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Query tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Query breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Query showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Query.
Phillips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Query looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips stands up from Query's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nate Query will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Query shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Query lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Query throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Query misses with a low kick.
Query takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Query throws out the jab.
Phillips throws a nice head kick!
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Query tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Query somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Phillips is looking to take a break and control but Query is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Query is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips tries to stand and escape but Query is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Query manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Query looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips trying to control but Query is working from the bottom.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Query wants to hit a switch here but Phillips passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Query there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Query really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phillips tries to control but Query wriggling away.
Query is looking to improve his position but Phillips isn't that keen on the idea.
Query defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Query is surviving well by controlling Phillips's body position as best he can.
Query tries to buck Phillips off but he can't manage it.
Phillips is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Phillips! Philip Phillips retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Philip Phillips thanked Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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