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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Utah had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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197 lbs
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198 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Utah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Faure!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faure scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Utah missing with a left hand there. Faure was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Utah punishes Faure's body with a nice straight punch.
Faure looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Faure wants to pass the guard but Utah is keeping the position.
Faure postures up in Utah's guard and throws a big left but Utah blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faure wants to pass the guard but Utah is keeping the position.
Faure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faure prevents Utah from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utah is looking to stand up but Faure isn't so interested in that idea.
Faure advances position into side control!
Faure is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Utah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Faure misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Faure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Faure scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Utah to see if he's OK.
Utah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faure is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Utah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faure.
Utah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Faure throws a big elbow that misses.
Utah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Utah tries to get out of the position.
Utah keeping moving, preventing Faure from controlling successfully.
Faure postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Utah is looking to stand up but Faure isn't so interested in that idea.
Utah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faure looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah wants to get back to his feet but Faure is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Utah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faure throws a big right hand that misses.
Utah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faure on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Utah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Utah is looking to stand up but Faure isn't so interested in that idea.
Faure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Utah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Utah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Utah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Utah can't keep his opponent in guard - Faure advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Utah has hold of Faure's hands but Faure slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Utah wants to improve his position but Faure is controlling well.
Faure trying to mount his opponent but Utah defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Faure connects with a nice short shot to Utah's temple.
Faure is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Utah is trying to stand.
Faure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faure is looking for a kimura but Utah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Faure to get the leverage.
Faure prevents Utah from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faure looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faure is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Utah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faure.
Faure is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Utah is just riding it out for now. Faure eventually gives up the hold.
Utah is looking to escape.
Faure thows a huge punch but Utah dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faure is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Faure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Faure dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Faure rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faure throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faure thows a body shot but no joy.
Faure fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Utah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faure.
Faure fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Utah avoids it really well and circles away.
Faure is trying hard to land a takedown here. Utah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonny Utah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Faure.
Faure throws a good cross that connects.
Faure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Faure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faure throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Utah.
Nice takedown defense from Utah. No joy for Faure on that attempt.
Jonny Utah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Utah tests Faure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Utah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faure looks to land a combination but Utah avoids it well.
Faure looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Utah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Utah avoids it really well and circles away.
Utah throws a shot from downtown. Faure moves away and avoids it.
Faure throws a series of punches but Utah moves out of range.
Travis Faure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Utah looks to land a left hand but Faure moved out of range nicely.
Faure shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Utah as he avoids it easily.
Utah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faure on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faure.
Faure uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Utah.
Faure swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Utah counter with a right hand.
Utah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faure is breathing heavily.
Utah ducks under a wild hook from Faure.
Faure throws a right and a left that Utah avoids nicely.
Faure ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Utah.
Faure swings for the body but Utah moves out of range.
Faure closes the distance and clinches up with Utah, looking for a takedown. Faure pushes Utah against the cage but Utah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Utah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faure.
Utah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faure has his takedown stuffed
and Utah counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Utah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Travis Faure seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Utah.
Sloppy strikes from Faure. Those never looked like landing.
Utah throws a one two combo.
Faure misses with a hook.
Utah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Faure misses.
Utah throws a jab but it's blocked by Faure.
Faure misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faure fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faure misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faure. Utah does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonny Utah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Faure shoots for a double leg takedown but Utah sprawls well. He's pushed Faure's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faure uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Utah.
Utah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faure was well out of range. Poor timing from Utah.
Faure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Utah looks to land a right hand but Faure moved out of range.
Faure throws a nice looking combination but Utah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Utah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faure.
Faure throws a right and a left that Utah avoids nicely.
Faure takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Faure throws a looping overhand right but Utah ducks down to avoid it.
Utah tests Faure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Faure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Utah pushes Faure off looking to stand but Faure dives back in and keeps control.
Faure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faure is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Utah sees it coming and defends easily.
Utah is trying to stand back up but Faure is controlling him
Utah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faure is trying to work for a kimura but Utah is defending well.
Faure thows a huge punch but Utah dodges it nicely.
Faure is working for a kimura but Utah is defending it quite comfortably.
Utah trying to control but Faure postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faure looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faure prevents Utah from standing back up.
Utah tries to get to full guard but Faure has control of the leg.
Utah is looking to escape.
Faure is working for a kimura but Utah is defending it quite comfortably.
Travis Faure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Utah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure throwing shots but Utah is blocking nicely.
Faure is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Utah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faure.
Faure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Utah trying to control from the bottom.
Utah is defending against the submission attempts here by Faure.
Faure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faure is thwarting Utah's attempts to control the position.
Faure is working for a submission of some sort.
Utah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faure.
Utah controlling the position for now.
Faure missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utah is looking to control Faure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Utah avoid being mounted?
Utah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faure.
Faure missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Faure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faure 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Faure!
An out of breath Travis Faure thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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