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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Sellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Fooktard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Fooktard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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156 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Fooktard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fooktard.
Fooktard slips a straight right by Sellic.
Fooktard throws a shot from downtown. Sellic moves away and avoids it.
Sellic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fooktard walks into a left hand.
Sellic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fooktard.
Sellic misses with a looping right.
Sellic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fooktard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sellic.
Sellic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fooktard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fooktard misses with a looping right.
Sellic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fooktard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Fooktard.
Fooktard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sellic takes one on the button.
Fooktard defending well as Sellic loads up on a big left hand.
Fooktard connects with a single shot there.
Fooktard scores with a jab. Sellic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fooktard takes a swing at Sellic's ribcage but misses.
Sellic shoots in for a double leg but Fooktard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sellic slips a straight right by Fooktard.
Fooktard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fooktard staying out of range there.
Sellic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fooktard.
Sellic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fooktard is fending him off so far but Sellic persists. Nope, Fooktard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sellic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Sellic.
Billy Fooktard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fooktard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fooktard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fooktard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fooktard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sellic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fooktard avoids it really well and circles away.
Fooktard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fooktard slips under a jab.
Sellic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fooktard.
Fooktard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fooktard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sellic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sellic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sellic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fooktard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sellic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fooktard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sellic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fooktard thinking.
Sellic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sellic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fooktard wants to get back to his feet.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fooktard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sellic thows a huge punch but Fooktard dodges it nicely.
Sellic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fooktard's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sellic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic wants to pass to mount but Fooktard is defending the position.
Sellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sellic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fooktard's head.
Fooktard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sellic.
Sellic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fooktard is trying to stand back up but Sellic is controlling him
Sellic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sellic trying to control from half guard but Fooktard is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Sellic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fooktard misses with a few strikes there.
Fooktard scores with a jab. Sellic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sellic slips under a jab from Fooktard.
Sellic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fooktard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sellic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fooktard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fooktard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sellic trying to control the position from guard on top but Fooktard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sellic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sellic throws a big right hand that misses.
Sellic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fooktard is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fooktard keeping moving, preventing Sellic from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fooktard is on top in guard.
Sellic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fooktard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fooktard won't allow Sellic to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Sellic trying to strike off his back.
Fooktard wants to control from the top but Sellic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sellic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fooktard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sellic seems keen to control Fooktard's posture.
Sellic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sellic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fooktard tries to stand but Sellic is controlling from the bottom.
Fooktard stopping the sweep attempt from Sellic.
Sellic controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fooktard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Fooktard.
Sellic fails with a takedown attempt.
Sellic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fooktard's half guard.
Sellic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fooktard to regain full guard.
Fooktard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sellic is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sellic advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Sellic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sellic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fooktard.
Fooktard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sellic.
Fooktard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Sellic catches Fooktard right on the button with a cross.
Fooktard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sellic.
Sellic shoots in and bounces Fooktard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sellic postures up in Fooktard's guard and throws a big left but Fooktard blocks it.
Sellic advances position into side control!
Fooktard tries to bench press Sellic off him but Sellic keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sellic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sellic lands a nice forearm strike.
Fooktard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fooktard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sellic scoring with punches from side control.
Sellic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sellic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sellic throwing strikes but Fooktard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sellic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sellic is trying to control Fooktard's posture but Fooktard avoids it.
Sellic is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard working away.
Sellic is trying to improve his position.
Sellic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sellic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellic trying to hold on to Fooktard's head to control him but Fooktard postures up.
Fooktard wants to take a breather but Sellic is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sellic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sellic misses its intended target.
Fooktard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sellic. Fooktard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fooktard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sellic.
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.
Fooktard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fooktard tests Sellic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sellic loads up on a big right hand but Fooktard slips the punch.
Sellic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sellic dives in and grabs Fooktard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fooktard pushes down on Sellic's head and hops out.
Sellic misses with a hook.
Sellic throws a sloppy body shot
and Fooktard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fooktard cracks Sellic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fooktard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fooktard moves out of range as Sellic throws a body kick.
Sellic tries to move into range but Fooktard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billy Fooktard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fooktard throws a series of punches but Sellic moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Sellic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sellic, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Sellic!
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