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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Philip Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitezare Whitezare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costello comes to the cage accompanied by LOOKING FOR TRUBLE. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 cm
18
132 lbs
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170 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Costello! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Whitezare Whitezare! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Costello closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitezare did well to prevent Costello getting side control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily. Whitezare tries to get to full guard but Costello has control of the leg. Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Whitezare wants to get back to full guard. Whitezare trying to control from the bottom.
Whitezare looking for submissions off his back. Whitezare is trying to maintain the position but Costello is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whitezare actively working from the bottom here. Whitezare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costello is working away from the top position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Costello is looking to advance position but Whitezare won't allow it. Whitezare looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Whitezare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily. Whitezare pushes Costello off looking to stand but Costello dives back in and keeps control.
Whitezare trying to control but Costello postures up.
Whitezare actively working from the bottom here. Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Whitezare wants to get back to full guard. Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Costello wants to stand up but Whitezare has a hold of him and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Costello is taking a breather. Whitezare says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whitezare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costello is working away from the top position though. Costello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whitezare on the ground. Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily. Whitezare is looking for a sweep. Costello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Whitezare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costello's back! Whitezare lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Costello.
Whitezare keeps control of the position as Costello tries to break free.
Whitezare throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Costello!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitezare Whitezare dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whitezare lands a head kick!
Costello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Whitezare is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've been informed that Whitezare has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Whitezare regains half guard. Whitezare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whitezare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costello defends well. Whitezare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitezare has his foot on Costello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costello works his way back into a safe position though. Costello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whitezare is proving hard to escape from. Costello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Costello trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitezare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Costello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitezare working for a triangle but Costello defends it easily.
Whitezare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costello defends well. Whitezare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whitezare working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Costello has passed into half guard!
Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily. Costello prevents Whitezare from improving his position. Costello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Whitezare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whitezare is trying to control but Costello manages to pass to mount!
Whitezare is looking to get to half guard. Costello tries to control but Whitezare wriggling away. Whitezare Whitezare has got the better of the ground game so far. Whitezare is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Costello avoids the attempt from Whitezare to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitezare Whitezare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whitezare lands a high kick!
Costello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Costello wants to stand but Whitezare is controlling his posture from full guard. Whitezare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Costello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Costello pushes down on Whitezare's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whitezare wants to control but Costello is keeping busy and won't allow it. Costello prevents Whitezare from improving his position. Costello is taking a breather. Whitezare says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Whitezare trying to hold on to Costello's head to control him but Costello postures up.
Whitezare looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whitezare is trying to maintain the position but Costello is very close to passing his half guard. Costello tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Whitezare. Whitezare trying to control but Costello postures up.
Whitezare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costello pulls his head out easily. Costello controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whitezare is trying to stand.
Whitezare wants to control but Costello is keeping busy.
Whitezare controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Whitezare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Whitezare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Whitezare is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whitezare actively working from the bottom here. Whitezare trying to hold on to Costello's head to control him but Costello postures up.
Costello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Whitezare looking for submissions off his back. Philip Costello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Whitezare Whitezare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Whitezare wants to improve his position but Costello is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Whitezare Whitezare. Well Whitezare has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitezare Whitezare! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Whitezare Whitezare made sure he mentioned white's, along with how happy he was to win his fight. In defeat, Philip Costello stepped up to the mic, saying 'Am sorry..was great fight,and from this..I learn'.
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energy
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hype
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