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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heartman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heartman Theme song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Heartman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Heartman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heartman.
Heartman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heartman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Heartman avoids nicely.
Hughes throws a solid leg kick but Heartman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Seth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Heartman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heartman is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hughes's thigh. Hughes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Heartman stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
Heartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Heartman tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Heartman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Heartman controlling him for the moment.
Heartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Heartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes which made him look bad.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Heartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes misses with a hook. Heartman ducked under it nicely.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Heartman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes takes a swing at Heartman's ribcage but misses.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heartman checks a leg kick.
Seth Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Heartman.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Heartman moves out of range.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Heartman is out of range.
Heartman scores with a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Heartman wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Heartman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Heartman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes tries to land a front kick but Heartman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Heartman tries to move into range but Hughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heartman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Heartman swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Heartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
Seth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Heartman.
Hughes takes a swing at Heartman's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws a body punch but Heartman moves out of range.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Heartman's shoulder, as Heartman tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heartman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Hughes wants to control but Heartman postures up.
Heartman is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heartman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Heartman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heartman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hughes tries to roll over but Heartman keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heartman is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes trying to control but Heartman postures up.
Heartman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Heartman is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heartman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A low kick from Hughes is predictable there
and Heartman counters with a shoot takedown. Hughes fights it but they end up in guard.
Heartman pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heartman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heartman is breathing heavily.
Heartman is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heartman to get the leverage.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Heartman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes is staying active underneath Heartman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes wants to control but Heartman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Heartman 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! This is the final round!
Heartman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hughes. Hughes obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Heartman.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heartman tries to advance to mount but Hughes denies him.
Heartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heartman working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Heartman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heartman.
Heartman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Heartman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes takes a swing at Heartman's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heartman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Heartman moved away.
Hughes swings for the body but Heartman moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heartman ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heartman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heartman fails with a takedown attempt.
Seth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Heartman.
Hughes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Seth Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Heartman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy body kick from Hughes
and Heartman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hughes's guard now.
Heartman wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heartman looking to pass the guard.
Heartman controlling from the top position.
Hughes has his foot on Heartman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heartman works his way back into a safe position though.
Heartman wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heartman is aware though and is defending well.
Heartman stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Heartman.
I've got Heartman 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Heartman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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