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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Mantooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fletcher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gallows - London is the reason. Mantooth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Till I collapse. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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201 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wes Mantooth!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fletcher moves into the clinch.
Mantooth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fletcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantooth lands a right hand.
Mantooth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mantooth scores with a knee to the head.
Mantooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantooth stalling in the clinch.
Mantooth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fletcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fletcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mantooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mantooth is trying to maintain a safe position but Fletcher gets an underhook and turns Mantooth into the cage.
Mantooth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantooth clinches with his opponent.
Fletcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fletcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mantooth lands an elbow that stopped Fletcher in his tracks for a moment.
Mantooth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fletcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fletcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mantooth lands an elbow inside that Fletcher shrugs off.
Mantooth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fletcher tries a body shot but Mantooth blocks it.
Mantooth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fletcher's efforts to push away.
Fletcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fletcher as Mantooth tries to tie him up.
Fletcher throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher misses with a body punch.
Mantooth has Fletcher pushed against the cage.
Mantooth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fletcher's efforts to push away.
Fletcher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mantooth avoiding damage.
Mantooth fails to pull guard.
Johnny Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Mantooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantooth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mantooth as Fletcher tries to tie him up.
Mantooth misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantooth is trying to pull guard but Fletcher has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fletcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mantooth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mantooth.
Mantooth lands a knee to the head.
Fletcher tries to work over Mantooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fletcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantooth's elbow.
Fletcher has a couple of punches blocked by Mantooth.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mantooth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fletcher.
Fletcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantooth has double underhooks.
Fletcher has had enough of the clinch but Mantooth keeps him there for the moment.
Mantooth tries to pull guard but Fletcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Mantooth drops back down to his feet.
Mantooth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fletcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mantooth is keeping busy.
Mantooth landing knees to the head.
Mantooth looks gassed!
Mantooth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Mantooth.
Mantooth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher taking a breather.
Fletcher is trying to push Mantooth away but Mantooth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fletcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mantooth smiles and moves away.
Fletcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantooth has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Mantooth dominated that round.
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.
Fletcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fletcher closes the distance and clinches.
Mantooth tries to pull guard but Fletcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fletcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mantooth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fletcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantooth controls his hands.
Fletcher trying to stall but Mantooth improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fletcher tries to work over Mantooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mantooth is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Mantooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantooth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fletcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mantooth's waist but Mantooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fletcher off to one side.
Mantooth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnny Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Mantooth.
Mantooth tries to keep at a distance but Fletcher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fletcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mantooth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fletcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mantooth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fletcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mantooth is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mantooth to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mantooth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fletcher to keep the fight standing.
Fletcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fletcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantooth with a knee to the head.
Fletcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fletcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantooth misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantooth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mantooth trying to control the position but instead, Fletcher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantooth into the cage.
Mantooth blocks an elbow strike.
Fletcher looking to stall.
Mantooth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantooth breaks the clinch.
Fletcher moves into range and clinches up with Mantooth.
Fletcher lands an uppercut.
Mantooth tries a knee to the head but Fletcher blocks it.
Fletcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantooth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fletcher is defending well for now.
Mantooth scores with a knee to the head.
Fletcher lands with a light punch inside.
Fletcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fletcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mantooth after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mantooth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fletcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Wes Mantooth has been cut.
Fletcher lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantooth blocking some punches.
Fletcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mantooth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fletcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fletcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantooth.
Fletcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mantooth.
Fletcher is leaning against Mantooth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fletcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fletcher scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fletcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wes Mantooth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Fletcher darts in and clinches Mantooth up against the cage.
Mantooth lands a nice uppercut.
Mantooth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fletcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mantooth working Fletcher over with knees to the body.
Fletcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mantooth tries a knee to the head but Fletcher blocks it.
Fletcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fletcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fletcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fletcher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mantooth avoids the elbow strike from Fletcher, against the cage.
Mantooth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fletcher just leaning against Mantooth, taking a breather.
Mantooth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fletcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fletcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantooth avoids it.
A body shot lands from Fletcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mantooth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fletcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fletcher managing to block the knees to the body from Mantooth.
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fletcher scores with a one two! Mantooth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mantooth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fletcher.
Fletcher misses with a takedown attempt - Mantooth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletcher clinches up with Mantooth and pushes him back against the cage.
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher lands with a right to the head.
Mantooth is pushing Fletcher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mantooth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fletcher walks away with a smile on his face. Mantooth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Mantooth.
Mantooth gets tackled into the cage by Fletcher. Fletcher maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantooth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fletcher looking to throw knees to the head but Mantooth is blocking nicely.
Fletcher lands a knee to the body.
Fletcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mantooth smiles and moves away.
Fletcher shoots for a takedown but Mantooth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mantooth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fletcher's efforts to push away.
Fletcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mantooth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fletcher up against the cage.
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Mantooth is controlling him.
Fletcher gets control of Mantooth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fletcher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fletcher is trying to keep Mantooth in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mantooth.
Mantooth won't allow Fletcher to sweep him here.
Mantooth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mantooth is pushing down on Fletcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fletcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantooth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mantooth trying to control the action but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
Mantooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fletcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fletcher 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fletcher!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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