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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Field (ranked 2908 p4p, 19732 weight class) and Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 362 p4p, 0 weight class). Field's entrance music is Blown to pieces - Grimskunk. A fine choice. Canthropus Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There. Pit Canthropus Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pit Canthropus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus Jr circles away.
Field moves into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canthropus Jr throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field fails in his attempt to clinch.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canthropus Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Canthropus Jr coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field has taken the fight to the clinch.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
Field tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Field is looking to clinch but Canthropus Jr is avoiding it.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr with the counter takedown but Field avoids it easily.
Field fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Field.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canthropus Jr's waist but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field wants to clinch.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter the offense by Field and move into the clinch position.
Canthropus Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Roger Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field tries to clinch there but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Field tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Field wants to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Field is looking to regain half guard here but Canthropus Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Canthropus Jr decides to stand back up. Canthropus Jr steps back and let's Field get back to his feet.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Field stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canthropus Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canthropus Jr leaves Field with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Field's ribcage but misses.
Field is looking to counter the offense by Canthropus Jr and move into the clinch.
Field will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Field takes a kick to the side of the head.
Field slips under a jab.
Field throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canthropus Jr.
Field dives in and scores a takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard.
Canthropus Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Field has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Field tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canthropus Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canthropus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Field moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Field tries to clinch up
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canthropus Jr is standing up over Field. Field looks to escape but Canthropus Jr dives into side control.
Canthropus Jr stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Field has a takedown stuffed.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canthropus Jr throws a leg kick which misses Field's front leg but catches the back leg as Field tries to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Field swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Field wants to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Field manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Field fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Field is looking to slow Canthropus Jr down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canthropus Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Field with that takedown attempt.
Field finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Field's leg. Field is trying to keep his angry face on.
Field fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Field wants to clinch.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Field is looking to wear down Canthropus Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut.
Roger Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Field drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr with the counter takedown but Field avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand and escape but Field is having none of it.
Canthropus Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Field presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Field.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Field's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Field.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Field avoids them all with ease.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Field shoots in for a double leg but Canthropus Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild combination.
Field tries to clinch up.
Canthropus Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Field walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canthropus Jr as he avoids it easily.
Field shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canthropus Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Field blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Field appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves away
and Canthropus Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Field!
Canthropus Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Roger Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Field with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Field on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Field moves to clinch but Canthropus Jr breaks away
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Field fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canthropus Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canthropus Jr.
Nice jab there from Canthropus Jr.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Field fails in his attempt to clinch.
Field fails with the takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr stands up.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Field throws a big shot that misses.
Field misses with a takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canthropus Jr.
Pit Canthropus Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canthropus Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Canthropus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Field with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canthropus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Field throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Canthropus Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Field pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Field wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Field misses with a hook.
Field tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr with a nice calf kick.
Canthropus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Field wants to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Canthropus Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canthropus Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!
After the fight, Pit Canthropus Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Roger Field was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'.
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