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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivarsson Trippin (ranked 24351 p4p, 3925 weight class) and Antwon Phisher (ranked 370 p4p, 295 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivarsson Trippin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antwon Phisher!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trippin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phisher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trippin to the ground. Phisher is now in Trippin's guard.
Trippin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phisher content to stall in guard here.
Phisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Trippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher stays in close to Trippin's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trippin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phisher.
Phisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trippin sprawls well. Trippin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phisher gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trippin cracks Phisher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Antwon Phisher has been cut.
Ivarsson Trippin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trippin.
Trippin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trippin slaps away a takedown attempt from Phisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivarsson Trippin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antwon Phisher.
Phisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trippin tried to counter with a leg kick but Phisher avoided it.
Trippin throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phisher.
Trippin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phisher fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trippin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phisher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trippin wants to control but Phisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trippin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phisher looks to land a strike but Trippin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Trippin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trippin being controlled here, momentarily.
Phisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trippin is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Trippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phisher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trippin's guard.
Phisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trippin being controlled here, momentarily.
Phisher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trippin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trippin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trippin!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phisher tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivarsson Trippin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antwon Phisher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phisher or perhaps it was just good defense by Trippin, which made it look bad.
Trippin misses with a body shot.
Phisher ducks under a wild hook from Trippin.
Phisher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trippin lands a leg kick that knocks Phisher off balance momentarily.
Phisher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trippin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phisher is in Trippin's guard.
Phisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Trippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trippin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trippin wants to sweep here but Phisher controlling him for the moment.
Phisher looking to pass the guard.
Phisher controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Phisher throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trippin scores with a shot to the body.
Phisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trippin swivels and escapes.
Trippin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trippin with a nice calf kick.
Phisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trippin but Trippin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivarsson Trippin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antwon Phisher.
Trippin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trippin.
Phisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trippin's waist but Trippin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phisher off to one side.
A low kick from Trippin is predictable there
and Phisher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trippin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phisher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trippin is trying to keep Phisher in close.
Phisher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trippin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trippin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trippin!
Trippin is looking to take a break and control but Phisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Trippin just content to control the position.
Phisher trying his best to control but Trippin has mounted him.
Phisher has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trippin trying to control but Phisher is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivarsson Trippin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antwon Phisher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Trippin.
Phisher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phisher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trippin was covering up waiting for the punch and Phisher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phisher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trippin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Phisher is now in half guard.
Phisher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trippin is looking to control Phisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trippin avoid being mounted?
Phisher wants to control but Trippin is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Phisher 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phisher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trippin.
Trippin jabs Phisher right on the nose. Phisher blinks but takes it well.
Phisher shoots in for a takedown but Trippin shows good takedown defense.
Trippin stuffs the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trippin - that will leave a mark!
Phisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trippin is pressing down on Phisher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phisher wants to pass the guard but Trippin is keeping the position.
Trippin is trying to control the position but Phisher postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phisher wants to pass the guard but Trippin is keeping the position.
Trippin is pulling down on Phisher's head to control his posture.
Trippin continues to stall.
Phisher throws an elbow that misses. Trippin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phisher's guard. Nice move by Trippin!
Phisher pulls Trippin in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phisher is trying to keep Trippin in close.
Phisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phisher pulls Trippin in close to prevent any damage.
Antwon Phisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trippin wants to control from the top but Phisher keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antwon Phisher.
I think Trippin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivarsson Trippin!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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