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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Glinner (ranked 5831 p4p, 506 weight class) and Buster Phoenix (ranked 4381 p4p, 444 weight class). Glinner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Salmo - Don Medelin. 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Glinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Glinner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glinner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings Glinner.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glinner.
Glinner tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Glinner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phoenix's half guard.
Glinner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phoenix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phoenix wants to get back to full guard.
Phoenix is pressing down on Glinner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phoenix seems keen to control Glinner's posture.
Phoenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Glinner looking for submissions off his back.
Glinner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to pass to full mount but Glinner defends it.
Glinner is defending against the submission attempts here by Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glinner is just riding it out for now. Phoenix eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phoenix wants to work for an arm triangle but Glinner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buster Phoenix will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phoenix gets caught flat footed, as Glinner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Glinner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Glinner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Glinner wants to stand but Phoenix is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glinner advances position into side control!
Phoenix regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Glinner is controlling well.
Phoenix keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glinner is working for a kimura here but Phoenix manages to reverse the position and he's now in Glinner's guard.
Phoenix has gone for a leg lock! Glinner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix has Glinner pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glinner wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Glinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross Glinner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glinner is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix controlling Glinner's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Glinner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Glinner lands a slapping body shot.
Glinner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phoenix was covering up waiting for the punch and Glinner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Glinner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glinner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phoenix keeping full guard, as Glinner tries to pass.
Glinner passes Phoenix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glinner is looking for a kimura here.
Glinner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glinner is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Glinner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Phoenix trying to control but Glinner postures up.
Phoenix keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Glinner has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glinner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Glinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glinner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Glinner!
After winning the bout, Ross Glinner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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