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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferruccio Endrizzi (ranked 3354 p4p, 2875 weight class) and Lance Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 331 weight class). Endrizzi has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ferruccio Endrizzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endrizzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phelps fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Endrizzi sprawls well initially but Phelps persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Phelps connects with a nice short shot to Endrizzi's temple.
Phelps controlling the action here.
Endrizzi tries to get to full guard but Phelps has control of the leg.
Phelps performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Phelps working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Phelps working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phelps perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Phelps lands strikes from half guard.
Phelps slips a nice elbow through Endrizzi's hands, connecting with Endrizzi's forehead.
Phelps stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Endrizzi has hold of Phelps's hands but Phelps slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Phelps.
Phelps scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phelps lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Endrizzi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Endrizzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Endrizzi taking some punishment here, with Phelps in his half guard.
Phelps takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Endrizzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phelps on the ground.
Phelps working over Endrizzi with some ground and pound. Endrizzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phelps is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phelps looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Endrizzi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Phelps is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Phelps working Endrizzi over with strikes.
Endrizzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phelps lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Phelps is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Endrizzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phelps scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps winds up and cracks Endrizzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Endrizzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phelps slips a nice elbow through Endrizzi's hands, connecting with Endrizzi's forehead.
Phelps seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phelps takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phelps working Endrizzi over with strikes.
Phelps seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Endrizzi has hold of Phelps's hands but Phelps slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Endrizzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Phelps seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phelps takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phelps is controlling the pace.
Phelps has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phelps working Endrizzi over with strikes.
Phelps seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Endrizzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Phelps dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Endrizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phelps manages to avoid it.
Phelps moves away from the strike by Endrizzi.
Phelps looking to score a takedown here. Endrizzi is defending well but Phelps drives through and ends up in Endrizzi's guard.
Endrizzi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Phelps manages to pass to side control.
Phelps scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phelps is thwarting Endrizzi's attempts to control the position.
Endrizzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phelps scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phelps lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps is taking a breather. Endrizzi 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.
Phelps gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Phelps shoots in for a takedown but Endrizzi shows good takedown defense.
Endrizzi misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps gets a clinch.
Endrizzi working aggressively here.
Endrizzi working aggressively here.
Endrizzi lands a shoulder strike.
Phelps goes for a takedown in the clinch but Endrizzi prevents it.
Endrizzi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferruccio Endrizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Phelps.
Phelps has Endrizzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Endrizzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phelps has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phelps.
Endrizzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps prevents a body shot from Endrizzi.
Phelps is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Endrizzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Endrizzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phelps is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phelps is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Endrizzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Endrizzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phelps can't get the takedown.
Endrizzi throws a head punch that misses.
Phelps tries for a takedown but Endrizzi manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is working for takedown but Endrizzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phelps tries for a takedown but Endrizzi manages to get underhooks.
Endrizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phelpss head.
Phelps's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phelps breaks from the clinch.
Endrizzi loads up on a big right hand but Phelps slips the punch.
Endrizzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phelps's head.
Nice takedown defense from Endrizzi. No joy for Phelps on that attempt.
Endrizzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Endrizzi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps working away.
Endrizzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Phelps works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phelps advances to full mount.
Phelps lands a couple of good shots and Endrizzi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Phelps landing with strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Endrizzi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Phelps!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ferruccio Endrizzi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Endrizzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phelps doesn't seem phased though.
Phelps shoots in looking for a takedown but Endrizzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phelps's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phelps is defended easily by Endrizzi.
Phelps dives in and scores a takedown into Endrizzi's guard.
Phelps is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Endrizzi is looking to stand up but Phelps isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps distracts Endrizzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phelps is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Endrizzi's head.
Endrizzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lance Phelps has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phelps working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phelps is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phelps is working Endrizzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Phelps engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phelps working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phelps working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Endrizzi's head.
Endrizzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phelps works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phelps landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phelps is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phelps scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phelps controlling the action here.
Phelps working over Endrizzi with some ground and pound. Endrizzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phelps trying to control the pace.
Endrizzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phelps lands a nice short elbow.
Phelps seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phelps controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Phelps.
Phelps drops an elbow to the side of Endrizzi's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phelps lands a nice short elbow.
Phelps with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Endrizzi has hold of Phelps's hands but Phelps slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phelps looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Endrizzi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phelps looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is continuing to stall.
Phelps lands strikes from half guard.
Endrizzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phelps scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phelps lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phelps slows the pace down in half guard.
Phelps is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phelps seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phelps working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Phelps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phelps has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Phelps!
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