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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (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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156 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
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153 lbs
43 - 23 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Equinox shows good takedown defense.
Equinox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Phillips is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Equinox.
It looks like Ian Phillips has been cut.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips digs a good body shot into Equinox's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillips.
Equinox misses with a series of wild punches.
Equinox scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips rushes Equinox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Equinox's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Equinox.
Equinox is working Phillips over against the cage.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Equinox presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips blocks an uppercut.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Equinox can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phillips.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Phillips manages to end up in side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phillips scoring with punches and elbows.
Equinox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phillips.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Phillips crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control the action but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Phillips throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Equinox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phillips.
Phillips throwing strikes but Equinox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Phillips tries to bench press Equinox off him but Equinox keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
It looks like Equinox is going to stand back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phillips wants to stand and escape but Equinox is having none of it.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phillips thows a huge punch but Equinox dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control the action but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Equinox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
Phillips with the ground and pound but Equinox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equinox trying to control the position here.
Phillips throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Phillips's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Equinox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Equinox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
Equinox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Equinox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Equinox's calf.
A clash of legs there as Equinox blocks the low kick.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Equinox avoids nicely.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Equinox tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox misses with a looping left.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Equinox doesn't seem bothered though.
Equinox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phillips has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Equinox tries to stall but Phillips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Equinox gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Phillips is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Equinox to the mat. Equinox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Equinox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Equinox keeps moving.
Phillips postures up and lands a big shot to Equinox's brow.
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses.
Phillips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Equinox has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Equinox is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Equinox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Equinox manages to get himself to full guard.
Equinox is adopting a defensive guard.
Phillips trying to control but Equinox is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is really struggling to control Equinox but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Equinox is retaining full guard.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Ian Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Equinox looking to pass the guard.
Equinox throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ian Phillips's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phillips lands a head shot.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch but Equinox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phillips shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Equinox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phillips has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Equinox finds it's way round the side to connect with Phillips's head.
Equinox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Phillips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Equinox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phillips is trying to drag Equinox to the mat but Equinox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Equinox's ribcage. Equinox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phillips has Equinox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Equinox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips tries to break free but Equinox pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips tries to work over Equinox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phillips drops down looking for an ankle pick but Equinox pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Equinox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Equinox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phillips throws a predictable looking body shot
and Equinox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phillips thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Equinox.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Equinox is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Equinox circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips is looking to wear down Equinox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Equinox slips under a jab from Phillips.
Phillips moves out of range as Equinox strikes.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Equinox circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips throws a jab when Equinox was well out of range.
Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Equinox counter with a right hand.
Phillips is rocked!
Equinox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phillips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Equinox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Equinox breaks the clinch.
Equinox throws an uppercut from hell that sends Phillips clean off his feet! He's out cold! Equinox stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Equinox!
John Equinox is the new featherweight champion!
John Equinox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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