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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaleb Sorbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Phobos (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 Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 Hilo, Kaleb Sorbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Phobos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorbo misses with a takedown
and Phobos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sorbo wants to control but Phobos passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorbo is being controlled here.
Sorbo is trying to work for a sweep but Phobos has mounted him!
Phobos controlling his opponent.
Phobos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sorbo is surviving well by controlling Phobos's body position as best he can.
Phobos misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorbo tries to improve his position but instead Phobos has taken his back!
Sorbo rolls, trying to escape but Phobos keeps control of the position.
Phobos is riding his opponent, not letting Sorbo buck him off.
Phobos trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Juan Phobos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sorbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phobos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phobos moves out of range as Sorbo throws a body kick.
Sorbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sorbo avoids a wild elbow strike from Phobos.
Sorbo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sorbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sorbo avoids a wild elbow strike from Phobos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobos missing with knees to the body.
Phobos throws an elbow but it misses.
Sorbo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sorbo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phobos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorbo tries to break the clinch but Phobos is controlling the position.
Phobos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phobos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sorbo blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sorbo as Phobos tries to tie him up.
Phobos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phobos has Sorbo pressed against the cage, preventing Sorbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sorbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sorbo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Sorbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorbo throws a wild body kick that Phobos sees coming a mile off.
Sorbo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorbo looks for a takedown but Phobos sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Phobos dominated that round.
That's time! Sorbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phobos dodges the punch combination from Sorbo.
Phobos shoots in and drives through. Sorbo sprawls well.
No luck for Sorbo with that takedown attempt.
Kaleb Sorbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorbo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phobos, pushing him back against the cage.
Sorbo is trying to pull guard but Phobos has him pressed against the cage.
Phobos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phobos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorbo can't find room to land a body shot as Phobos controls the action.
Sorbo leaning against his opponent.
Sorbo is working for takedown but Phobos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Sorbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phobos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phobos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phobos lands an elbow inside that Sorbo shrugs off.
Sorbo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sorbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phobos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sorbo is defended easily by Phobos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorbo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phobos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phobos is looking to control Sorbo's arms but Sorbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phobos has his back to the cage.
Phobos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phobos managing to block the knees to the body from Sorbo.
Sorbo breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sorbo is defended easily by Phobos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sorbo darts in and clinches Phobos up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobos lands a knee to the head.
Phobos scores a nice knee to the body.
Sorbo working hard to break the clinch.
Phobos landing knees to the body.
Sorbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phobos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sorbo is defending well for now.
Sorbo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phobos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phobos lands an elbow that stopped Sorbo in his tracks for a moment.
Phobos lands an elbow inside that Sorbo shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phobos is trying to stall.
Phobos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sorbo up against the cage.
Phobos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phobos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sorbo dodges an elbow strike from Phobos.
Phobos stalling the fight.
Phobos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juan Phobos.
Sorbo throws a head kick that misses
and Phobos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Phobos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Phobos 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!
Phobos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sorbo as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phobos enables Sorbo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phobos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Phobos looking for a sweep. Not yet Phobos, not yet.
Phobos managing to control the position.
Sorbo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kaleb Sorbo.
Phobos throws a hook but Sorbo avoids it easily.
Sorbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Phobos sprawls well. He's pushed Sorbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sorbo shoots in looking for a takedown but Phobos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorbo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sorbo connects with a single shot there.
Phobos wants to clinch.
Sorbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Phobos sprawls well. He's pushed Sorbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Sorbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorbo throws a lazy head kick
and Phobos moves into the clinch.
Phobos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phobos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sorbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phobos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sorbo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sorbo is trying to maintain a safe position but Phobos gets an underhook and turns Sorbo into the cage.
Phobos tries to land a knee to the head but Sorbo blocks with his arms.
Phobos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phobos misses with a knee to the head.
Phobos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sorbo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sorbo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phobos prevents it.
Sorbo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Phobos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phobos pushes off an throws an elbow but Sorbo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sorbo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phobos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sorbo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juan Phobos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sorbo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Phobos.
I've got Phobos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Phobos!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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