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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Fargo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Pleasance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent wrestler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Fargo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Pleasance!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fargo has his takedown stuffed
and Pleasance counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fargo keeping moving, preventing Pleasance from controlling successfully.
Fargo controlling Pleasance's posture.
Fargo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fargo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fargo wants to sweep here but Pleasance controlling him for the moment.
Pleasance pushes down on Fargo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pleasance is pressing down on Fargo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fargo is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fargo defending well though.
Pleasance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pleasance looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fargo gets full guard.
Pleasance working some strikes from top position.
Pleasance won't allow Fargo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleasance lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleasance stops Fargo from standing up.
Pleasance working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fargo's head.
Fargo is rocked!
Fargo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fargo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fargo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fargo keeping moving, preventing Pleasance from controlling successfully.
Pleasance lands a couple of elbows.
Pleasance throws a big elbow that misses.
Pleasance cracks Fargo with a solid left hand.
Oh Fargo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pleasance trying to control the position from guard on top but Fargo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fargo seems to have got his legs back now.
Fargo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasance tries to free his leg and advance position but Fargo is retaining full guard.
Pleasance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fargo is on top in guard.
Fargo is fighting to break Pleasance's control of his arms but Pleasance is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fargo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleasance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargo working some strikes from top position.
Fargo stands and throws Pleasance's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Fargo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fargo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pleasance is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fargo wants to take a breather but Pleasance manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fargo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Pleasance dominated that 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.
Fargo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pleasance defends it nicely.
Pleasance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fargo shoots for a takedown but Pleasance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pleasance looks to land a right hand but Fargo moved out of range.
Fargo misses with a takedown attempt
and Pleasance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Fargo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pleasance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fargo.
Pleasance swinging wildly here.
Fargo misses with a takedown attempt - Pleasance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasance keeps the fight on the outside.
Pleasance drives through with a takedown into Fargo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pleasance lands a couple of elbows.
Fargo looking to control.
Pleasance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fargo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pleasance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pleasance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pleasance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pleasance is in close to Fargo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleasance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fargo keeping full guard, as Pleasance tries to pass.
Pleasance cracks Fargo with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fargo is on top in guard.
Fargo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleasance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fargo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fargo wants to control from the top but Pleasance keeps moving.
Fargo stopping the sweep attempt from Pleasance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasance keeping moving, preventing Fargo from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Butch Fargo.
A shot to the liver by Pleasance. Beautiful body shot.
Fargo shoots in but Pleasance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fargo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pleasance is fending him off so far but Fargo persists. Nope, Pleasance circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pleasance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pleasance keeps the fight on the outside.
Butch Fargo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleasance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fargo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pleasance prevents it.
Pleasance drags the fight down to the ground.
Pleasance 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.
Pleasance is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fargo wants to pass the guard but Pleasance is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Pleasance 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pleasance clinches up against the cage.
Fargo has Pleasance pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fargo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pleasance tumbling to the mat - Fargo dives into Pleasance's guard.
Fargo won't allow Pleasance to get back to his feet.
Pleasance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fargo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pleasance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fargo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fargo can't keep his opponent in guard - Pleasance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fargo is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleasance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pleasance lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fargo is trying to maintain the position but Pleasance is very close to passing his half guard.
Pleasance controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasance postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fargo to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fargo leaves Pleasance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fargo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pleasance but Pleasance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fargo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fargo moves out of range as Pleasance strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasance looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fargo!
Pleasance cracks Fargo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fargo is squirming around, avoiding Pleasance's attempts to control the action.
Pleasance working Fargo over with strikes here.
Pleasance landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleasance cracks Fargo with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Pleasance!
A victorious Donald Pleasance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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