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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tuthill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Redones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Tuthill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Redones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redones closes the distance and pushes Tuthill back into the cage.
Redones is pressed up against the cage. Tuthill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redones down to the mat. Redones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tuthill shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuthill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuthill somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tuthill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redones looks for a takedown but Tuthill sprawls well.
Redones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redones, as that shot connected.
Redones moves in looking to clinch but Tuthill pushes him off.
Tuthill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redones but Redones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redones swings for the body but Tuthill moves out of range.
Redones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tuthill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Redones!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redones wants to hold on but Tuthill pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tuthill is staying active.
Tuthill controlling the pace for now.
Tuthill avoids the attempt from Redones to control.
Tuthill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuthill working for a guillotine from mount but Redones is in no mood to give up.
Tuthill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Redones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tuthill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tuthill breaks from Redones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tuthill controlling his opponent.
Tuthill thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redones can't escape the position.
Tuthill raining down shots from the mount!
Tuthill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tuthill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Redones looks a forlorn figure.
Tuthill content just to control the position here.
Tuthill lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redones hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tuthill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tuthill content just to control the position here.
Redones is looking to improve his position but Tuthill isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuthill with shots to the head and body - Redones looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Tuthill avoids the attempt from Redones to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tuthill dominated that round.
That's time! Tuthill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuthill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redones pinned against the cage. Redones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tuthill misses with a takedown attempt - Redones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuthill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Redones's guard.
Tuthill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuthill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuthill tries to free his leg and advance position but Redones is retaining full guard.
Chris Tuthill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuthill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tuthill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuthill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chris Tuthill has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Redones instigates a clinch.
Tuthill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tuthill breaks from the clinch.
Tuthill dives in and grabs Redones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redones pushes down on Tuthill's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tuthill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuthill.
Tuthill fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuthill has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuthill to keep the fight standing.
Tuthill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Redones regains guard immediately.
Tuthill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Redones dives on top into guard.
Redones trying to control but Tuthill is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tuthill kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Redones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy Redones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Redones fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Tuthill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Redones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tuthill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redones tries to bum rush Tuthill with a series of wild strikes but Tuthill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuthill shoots for a double leg takedown but Redones sprawls well. He's pushed Tuthill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tuthill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Redones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tuthill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Redones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuthill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redones to the mat! Redones manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redones working a defensive guard here.
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 Chris Tuthill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tuthill swats away the attempt to clinch by Redones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Tuthill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redones.
Tuthill tries to break the clinch but Redones is controlling the position.
Tuthill is working for takedown but Redones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Redones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuthill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuthill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Tuthill. No joy for Redones on that attempt.
Tuthill shoots in for a takedown but Redones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tuthill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redones moves in looking to clinch but Tuthill pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuthill fails with the takedown
and Redones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tuthill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redones shoots in for a takedown but Tuthill shows good takedown defense.
Tuthill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redones avoids it really well and circles away.
Redones is looking to clinch but Tuthill is avoiding it.
Tuthill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redones defends it nicely.
Redones fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redones wants to clinch.
Tuthill shoots for a takedown but Redones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuthill moves into the clinch.
Redones tries to stall but Tuthill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redones is trying to pull guard but Tuthill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Redones wants a takedown but no success here.
Redones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuthill misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuthill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuthill goes for a takedown attempt but Redones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tuthill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuthill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redones circles away.
Redones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuthill has his takedown stuffed
and Redones counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redones throws a nice head kick!
Tuthill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuthill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Redones struggling a bit here.
Redones pushes Tuthill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tuthill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuthill tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuthill working away.
Jimmy Redones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Tuthill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuthill in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Redones.
I think Tuthill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jimmy Redones!
Jimmy Redones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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