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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Jones (ranked 4133 p4p, 4161 weight class) and Ferzat Tahsildar (ranked 509 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferzat Tahsildar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahsildar dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Tahsildar's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tahsildar is defended easily by Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Tahsildar missing with knees to the body.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahsildar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tahsildar is defending well.
Tahsildar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahsildar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tahsildar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tahsildar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tahsildar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Tahsildar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones clinches.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Tahsildar improves position.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Tahsildar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tahsildar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tahsildar instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Tahsildar is controlling the position.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tahsildar closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Tahsildar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oliver Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferzat Tahsildar.
A right handed body shot lands from Tahsildar.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahsildar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tahsildar feints the counter takedown.
Oliver Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a head kick.
And Tahsildar tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tahsildar moves into the clinch.
Tahsildar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tahsildar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tahsildar or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tahsildar wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Tahsildar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tahsildar gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones works over Tahsildar's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That kick from Jones tenderised Tahsildar's leg. Tahsildar is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ferzat Tahsildar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tahsildar misses with a body kick.
Jones pushes Tahsildar up against the cage in a clinch.
Tahsildar pulls guard.
Tahsildar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tahsildar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tahsildar is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tahsildar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tahsildar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tahsildar tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tahsildar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tahsildar wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Tahsildar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tahsildar gets slowly back to his feet.
Tahsildar wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tahsildar moves into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Tahsildar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tahsildar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tahsildar circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Tahsildar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahsildar has managed to clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tahsildar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Tahsildar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tahsildar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to circle away but Tahsildar has him pinned against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tahsildar's waist but Tahsildar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tahsildar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahsildar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tahsildar or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tahsildar circles away quickly and effectively.
Tahsildar goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Tahsildar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Tahsildar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tahsildar is defended easily by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahsildar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones takes a swing at Tahsildar's ribcage but misses.
Oliver Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tahsildar circles away.
Tahsildar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Tahsildar breaks the clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tahsildar lands with a slapping head kick.
Tahsildar gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Tahsildar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferzat Tahsildar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tahsildar misses with a double jab.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tahsildar did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Tahsildar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Tahsildar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones decides to stand up.
Tahsildar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahsildar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Tahsildar. Tahsildar gets slowly back to his feet.
Tahsildar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Oliver Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferzat Tahsildar.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tahsildar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tahsildar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tahsildar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tahsildar defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tahsildar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tahsildar breaks from the clinch.
Tahsildar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tahsildar circles away and keeps his distance.
Tahsildar blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tahsildar has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tahsildar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tahsildar tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Tahsildar drops back down to his feet.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Jones misses with the combination.
Tahsildar with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahsildar closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Tahsildar is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliver Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tahsildar.
Tahsildar moves into the clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch but Tahsildar moves out of range.
Tahsildar lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahsildar clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Tahsildar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Jones backs off Tahsildar throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tahsildar is avoiding it.
Tahsildar takes the fight into the clinch.
Tahsildar is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahsildar goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliver Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferzat Tahsildar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tahsildar keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oliver Jones.
I think Tahsildar 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ferzat Tahsildar!
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