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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jody Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Itt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ho Itt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jody Felterbush's chin.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jody Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Itt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Itt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Felterbush throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Felterbush lands a decent shot there.
Felterbush trying to keep a closed guard but Itt is proving a slippery customer.
Itt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Felterbush dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felterbush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Felterbush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Felterbush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Itt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Felterbush is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Itt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felterbush defends it easily.
Felterbush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Itt on the ground.
Felterbush stands up over Itt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Felterbush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Felterbush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itt is keeping the position for now.
Felterbush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush stands up over Itt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Itt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felterbush is one step ahead there.
Felterbush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Felterbush distracts Itt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Itt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Felterbush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Felterbush wants to pass the guard but Itt is keeping the position.
Felterbush 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.
Itt can't keep his opponent in guard - Felterbush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Itt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Itt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Felterbush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felterbush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Itt gets full guard.
Itt is looking for a triangle but Felterbush pushes his legs off easily.
Itt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Felterbush!
Felterbush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Felterbush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Felterbush is surviving well by controlling Itt's body position as best he can.
Felterbush tries to lock up and control but Itt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itt looking to secure an arm triangle but Felterbush defends it well.
Felterbush sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Itt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Felterbush defends it well.
Itt is looking for a kimura here.
Felterbush is trying to get back to full guard.
Felterbush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Felterbush tries to get out of the position.
Felterbush manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Itt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Felterbush dives on top into guard.
Itt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Felterbush manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Felterbush dives on top into guard.
Itt keeping moving, preventing Felterbush from controlling successfully.
Felterbush landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felterbush cracks Itt with a solid left hand.
Itt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itt has his foot on Felterbush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Felterbush works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ho Itt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Itt tries a head kick but it misses.
Itt slaps away a takedown attempt from Felterbush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Felterbush gets caught flat footed, as Itt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Itt postures up.
Felterbush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Felterbush lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Itt!
Itt can't escape the position.
Felterbush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Felterbush unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felterbush lands with some strikes.
Itt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Itt stopping the sweep attempt from Felterbush.
Itt being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itt is looking to advance position but Felterbush has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Felterbush unloading with bombs!
Itt is looking to improve his position but Felterbush isn't that keen on the idea.
Felterbush controlling his opponent.
Itt regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Itt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Felterbush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Felterbush defends well.
Itt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itt is breathing heavily.
Itt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felterbush landing with the ground and pound.
Felterbush preventing the sweep.
Itt keeping moving, preventing Felterbush from controlling successfully.
Felterbush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Felterbush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Itt's head.
Itt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felterbush defends it easily.
Felterbush cracks Itt with a solid left hand.
Felterbush scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush scoring with some ground and pound.
Felterbush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Felterbush pushes down on Itt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Felterbush slips a nice elbow through Itt's hands, connecting with Itt's forehead.
Felterbush is trying to work for a kimura but Itt is defending well.
Felterbush trying to control the pace.
Felterbush trying to control the action but Itt is working from the bottom.
Itt looking for submissions off his back.
Itt wants to improve his position but Felterbush is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush working over Itt with some ground and pound. Itt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Itt is refusing to be controlled, as Felterbush sits in half guard.
Itt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Itt.
Felterbush lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Felterbush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Itt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Felterbush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felterbush tries to free his leg and advance position but Itt is retaining full guard.
Itt has his foot on Felterbush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Felterbush works his way back into a safe position though.
Itt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Felterbush controls the pace.
Itt has momentary wrist control but Felterbush slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jody Felterbush dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Felterbush blocks a head kick by Itt.
Jody Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felterbush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Itt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Felterbush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Itt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Itt is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Felterbush controlling the pace for now.
Felterbush dominating with strikes here.
Felterbush lands a big elbow.
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!
Itt tries to reverse the position but Felterbush maintains control.
Felterbush controlling his opponent.
Felterbush working the ground and pound effectively.
Felterbush landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Felterbush lands with some strikes.
Felterbush is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Itt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Itt is rocked!
Itt is trying desperately to improve position.
Felterbush raining down shots from the mount!
Itt is still in real trouble! Can Felterbush finish him?
Felterbush has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Itt's face.
Itt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Itt seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Felterbush with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Felterbush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Itt looking for submissions off his back.
Itt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itt looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush lands with a punch from half guard.
Jody Felterbush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Felterbush is controlling the pace.
Itt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Felterbush has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Felterbush tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Itt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Felterbush looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Felterbush connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush tries to control but Itt wriggling away.
Itt can't escape the position.
Felterbush lands a couple of good shots and Itt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Itt tries to escape the position.
Felterbush looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You can see the frustration on Itt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Felterbush is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Itt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Felterbush is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Itt is defending well though. Felterbush let's go of the attempt for now.
Felterbush connects with a big shot to the side of Itt's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itt covers up after that shot from Felterbush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush struggling to keep hold of the position.
Felterbush looking for the choke but no joy.
Felterbush scores with punches from the back.
Felterbush punishes Itt with strikes from the back mount.
Can Itt hold on?! Felterbush is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Felterbush is punishing Itt with strikes - can he finish him?!
Felterbush scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Felterbush is trying to stick to Itt's back but Itt is turning into Felterbush. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Felterbush's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Itt.
Felterbush looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Felterbush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Itt, into his guard.
Felterbush wants to pass the guard but Itt is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jody Felterbush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Felterbush 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jody Felterbush!
During a confident post fight interview, Jody Felterbush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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