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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drew Herd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Jonsean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsean has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Drew Herd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Herd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Colby Jonsean!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herd defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Herd. That snapped Jonsean's head back.
Jonsean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Herd.
Jonsean throws a leg kick but Herd checks it.
Jonsean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herd pinned against the cage. Herd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herd shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsean tries to sprawl out of it but Herd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jonsean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herd's guard.
Jonsean stands up and waves to Herd to follow him.
Herd lands a slapping body shot.
Herd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jonsean moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsean can't get the takedown.
Drew Herd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Jonsean.
Herd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonsean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Herd looking for a takedown.
Jonsean tries to circle away but Herd has him pinned against the cage.
Herd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herd looking to stall.
Herd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Herd misses with the head strike.
Jonsean tries to break the clinch but Herd is controlling the position.
Jonsean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Herd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herd misses with the head strike.
Herd misses with the head strike.
Jonsean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jonsean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jonsean looks gassed!
Jonsean has Herd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jonsean pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Herd tumbling to the mat - Jonsean dives into Herd's guard.
Jonsean postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herd is pulling down on Jonsean's head. It's preventing any offense from Jonsean, at least for the moment.
Jonsean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jonsean has managed to get both his arms back between Herd's legs - danger averted.
Jonsean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jonsean looking to pass the guard.
Herd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Herd trying to control the action but Jonsean is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herd is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herd tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jonsean.
Herd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Herd trying to mount his opponent but Jonsean defends it.
Herd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jonsean defends it well.
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.
Herd is trying to control the action in half guard but Jonsean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herd works over Jonsean's head and body with a nice combination.
Herd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jonsean tries to avoid it but Herd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jonsean to the ground. Jonsean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonsean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Herd did well to prevent Jonsean getting side control.
Jonsean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herd is trying to maintain the position but Jonsean is very close to passing his half guard.
Jonsean stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Jonsean dominated that round.
That's time! Herd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herd tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jonsean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jonsean stalls.
Herd looking for a takedown.
Herd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herd closes the distance looking to clinch
so Jonsean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jonsean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herd, up you get!
Herd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonsean.
Herd throws a head kick that misses.
Jonsean throws out a leg kick but Herd moves out of range and Jonsean only half commits.
Herd tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonsean throws out a leg kick but Herd moves out of range and Jonsean only half commits.
Herd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herd wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Herd there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herd throws a sloppy head kick and Jonsean moves out of range easily.
Jonsean tries to clinch but Herd moves out of range.
Herd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jonsean closes the distance and clinches.
Herd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Herd lands but Jonsean takes it in his stride.
Herd misses with a series of wild punches.
Herd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jonsean.
Herd misses with a combination
and Jonsean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jonsean.
Jonsean manages to break the clinch.
Jonsean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herd.
Herd shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Herd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herd throws a head kick but Jonsean moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herd has his takedown stuffed
and Jonsean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jonsean's head.
Jonsean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonsean thows a huge punch but Herd dodges it nicely.
Jonsean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jonsean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herd wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herd is looking for a triangle but Jonsean pushes his legs off easily.
Jonsean wants to pass the guard but Herd is keeping the position.
Jonsean throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Herd thuds his right hand into Jonsean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jonsean has time to react.
Jonsean misses with a body kick.
Herd tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonsean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Herd duly obliges.
Jonsean has closed the distance and engaged Herd in a clinch.
Jonsean lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herd throws a head punch that misses.
Herd tries to break free but Jonsean pushes him back against the cage.
Jonsean is looking to break free of the clinch but Herd has double underhooks.
Jonsean prevents Herd from breaking the clinch.
Herd tries to break free but Jonsean pushes him back against the cage.
Jonsean has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Herd is trying to keep an underhook but Jonsean manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jonsean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jonsean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jonsean seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Herd is looking to improve his position.
Jonsean wants to control but Herd is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Jonsean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Herd fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonsean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonsean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonsean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Herd falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jonsean counter with a right hand.
Herd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Herd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jonsean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Herd does it's job there.
Jonsean throws a jab when Herd was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonsean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herd misses with a head kick.
Jonsean throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herd misses with a combination
and Jonsean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drew Herd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Herd!
Herd throws a right hand that Jonsean ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonsean also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herd.
Jonsean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herd tries to clinch up
and Jonsean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jonsean.
Herd is trying to break the clinch but Jonsean has him pressed against the cage.
Herd misses with some punches.
Jonsean has had enough of the clinch but Herd keeps him there for the moment.
Jonsean goes for a takedown attempt but Herd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drew Herd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Jonsean.
Herd blocks a head kick by Jonsean.
Herd lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsean moves into the clinch successfully.
Herd tries a body shot but Jonsean blocks it.
Herd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herd has had enough of the clinch but Jonsean keeps him there for the moment.
Herd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonsean has Herd pressed against the cage, preventing Herd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Herd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jonsean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonsean lands a nice elbow.
Jonsean prevents Herd from breaking the clinch.
Herd throws a head punch that misses.
Jonsean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jonsean manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Herd finds it's way through Jonsean's defenses.
Herd lands a head kick!
Herd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herd tries to clinch there but Jonsean circles away.
A jab from Herd misses.
Jonsean shoots in but no luck this time.
Herd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jonsean.
Jonsean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herd is fending him off so far but Jonsean persists. Nope, Herd circles away and we're back to standing.
Herd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonsean throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herd counters with a straight right hand.
Jonsean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonsean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Herd, pushing him back against the cage.
Herd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonsean drags the fight down to the ground.
Herd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herd is controlling him.
Jonsean is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Herd dives into side control.
Jonsean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Herd is looking to take a break and control but Jonsean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonsean wants to control but Herd postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Herd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jonsean 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Jonsean!
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hype
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