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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Switcher (ranked 5099 p4p, 477 weight class) and Ronnie Pickering (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Switcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronnie Pickering!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Switcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickering.
Pickering throws a head kick that misses.
Pickering fails in his attempt to clinch.
Switcher throws a series of punches but Pickering avoids them all with ease.
Pickering tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Switcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Switcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Pickering avoided it.
Switcher scores with a hook to the body. Pickering takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pickering - that will leave a mark!
Pickering looks to throw a body kick
and Switcher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pickering fails to land the takedown.
Pickering looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Pickering blocks the low kick.
Switcher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Switcher blocks a head kick by Pickering.
Pickering throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Switcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Switcher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pickering trying to control the position.
Switcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Switcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pickering works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pickering is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickering has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Switcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Switcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Pickering counters with a big head kick but Switcher shrugs it off.
Pickering fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dean Switcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Pickering.
Switcher tries to clinch up.
Switcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pickering gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pickering is trying to maintain a safe position but Switcher gets an underhook and turns Pickering into the cage.
Switcher goes for a takedown attempt but Pickering pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Pickering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switcher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pickering swivels and escapes.
Switcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pickering manages to avoid it.
Switcher throws a head kick that Pickering semi-blocks.
Switcher is breathing heavily.
Pickering throws a head kick but Switcher moves out of range.
Switcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickering blocks a head kick by Switcher.
Pickering explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pickering has managed to clinch.
Pickering pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pickering is looking to clinch.
Switcher throws a big counter combination but Pickering scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pickering tries a head kick but it misses.
Pickering fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Switcher avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickering throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Switcher's head.
Switcher scores with a jab. Pickering acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pickering shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Switcher but Switcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Switcher is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Switcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pickering avoids the body shot from Switcher.
Pickering throws a head kick that misses.
Switcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Pickering is looking to clinch but Switcher is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Switcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pickering throws a head kick but Switcher moves out of range.
Ronnie Pickering seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickering clinches.
Switcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Switcher can't get the takedown.
Switcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pickering shoots in for a takedown but Switcher shows good takedown defense.
Switcher throws a series of punches but Pickering avoids them all with ease.
Switcher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pickering counters with a series of strikes. Switcher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dean Switcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pickering fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Switcher avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickering fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean Switcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Pickering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pickering.
Pickering is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickering has closed the distance and engaged Switcher in a clinch.
Pickering breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Switcher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Switcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pickering moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Pickering scores with a four punch combination!
Dean Switcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Switcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pickering manages to avoid it.
Pickering fails to land the takedown.
Switcher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Switcher has managed to clinch.
Pickering is trying to pull guard but Switcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Switcher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pickering is wriggling around but Switcher manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pickering is refusing to be controlled, as Switcher sits in half guard.
Pickering has hold of Switcher's hands but Switcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Switcher is taking a breather. Pickering 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.
Switcher is looking to advance position but Pickering won't allow it.
Pickering keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickering tries to get to full guard but Switcher has control of the leg.
Pickering has hold of Switcher's hands but Switcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickering is not content to let Switcher control the position.
Pickering trying to control from the bottom.
Switcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Switcher wants to take a breather but Pickering is having none of it.
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.
Switcher wants to pass the guard but Pickering is defending well.
Pickering is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pickering tries a head kick but it misses.
Pickering tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Switcher swivels and escapes.
Pickering throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Switcher's waist but Switcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pickering off to one side.
A head kick misses from Switcher.
And Pickering tries to counter it with a takedown but Switcher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pickering keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pickering throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Switcher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pickering tries to close the distance and clinch up but Switcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Switcher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pickering has his takedown stuffed
and Switcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Switcher connects with a single shot there.
Switcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pickering displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Switcher.
Pickering tries to clinch there but Switcher circles away.
Switcher tries to counter by clinching up but Pickering breaks away and moves out of range.
Pickering shoots for a double leg takedown but Switcher sprawls well. He's pushed Pickering's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Switcher cracks a nice hook into Pickering's ribs.
Pickering takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickering has Switcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Switcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Switcher controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Switcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pickering is trying to pull guard but Switcher has him pressed against the cage.
Dean Switcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Pickering.
Switcher breaks from the clinch.
Switcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pickering looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Switcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pickering fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Switcher avoids it really well and circles away.
Switcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pickering.
Switcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Switcher dodges the punch combination from Pickering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickering darts in looking for a takedown but Switcher gets double underhooks and turns Pickering into the cage.
Switcher closes the distance and clinches.
Switcher jumps guard and drags Pickering to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pickering is looking to stand up but Switcher won't let him.
Switcher trying to keep a closed guard but Pickering is proving a slippery customer.
Pickering looking to pass the guard.
Switcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Switcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pickering defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickering slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pickering passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pickering trying to control the action but Switcher is working from the bottom.
Switcher defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Pickering gets to mount! Switcher was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pickering misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pickering looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Switcher is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pickering thowing shots but they're missing.
Ronnie Pickering has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Switcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pickering wants to finish this one by submission but Switcher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pickering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Switcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Switcher, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Switcher!
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