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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xxx Xxx (ranked 6011 p4p, 23618 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 45 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 52 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fighter A slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter A throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter B avoids it.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter A as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B looking for submissions off his back.
Fighter B keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter A perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fighter B trying to control from the bottom.
Fighter B preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter A sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
Fighter B looking to score a takedown here. Fighter A is defending well but Fighter B drives through and ends up in Fighter A's guard.
Fighter A managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fighter A utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter A controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter B.
It appears Fighter A was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fighter A shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter B manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fighter A controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter B trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter A is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A preventing the sweep.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter B fails with the takedown
and Fighter A counters with a body kick that stops Fighter B in his tracks momentarily.
Fighter A tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter B swivels and escapes.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
Fighter A is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter B can do to turn this around?
Fighter B has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter A jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter A finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.
Fighter A shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fighter A showed some decent athleticism there.
Fighter B has one foot on Fighter A's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fighter B manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fighter A on his heels. He'll look to pass Fighter A's guard now, I'm sure.
Fighter A pushes Fighter B off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter A changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter B looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter B is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fighter A throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
That's time! Fighter A's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fighter A fails with the takedown.
Fighter B follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fighter B stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter B wants it to stay on the feet.
Fighter B counters with a body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter B enables Fighter A to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter B manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter B is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fighter B wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter A showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fighter A postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fighter B managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter B steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xxx Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter A goes for a takedown attempt but Fighter B pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fighter B closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter A circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter A swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter A as he jumps to the side.
Fighter A is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter A throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter B's waist but Fighter B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter A off to one side.
And Fighter B responds with a good body kick, but Fighter A manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter B sprawls well. Fighter B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter A gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter B throws a fast counter high kick but Fighter A manages to duck under it in time.
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fighter B shoots for a takedown but Fighter A saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xxx Xxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter B shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter B's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter B just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFighter A.
Fighter A looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xxx Xxx.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighter A, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx!
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