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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Geary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Geary is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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, Brett Bolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Geary!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geary fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bolton fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Geary tries to clinch up.
Bolton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geary circles away.
Geary throws a fast counter high kick but Bolton manages to duck under it in time.
Bolton stuffs the takedown attempt from Geary. Geary gets slowly back to his feet.
Geary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brett Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Geary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton shoots in for a double leg but Geary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Geary clinches up with Bolton and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bolton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Geary smiles and moves away.
Bolton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geary sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Geary shapes to counter with a head kick.
Geary dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bolton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Geary manages to circle out of the way.
Geary fails with the takedown.
Bolton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geary shoots in for a takedown but Bolton shows good takedown defense.
Jon Geary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geary has a takedown stuffed.
Bolton clinches up with Geary and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Geary to keep the fight standing.
Geary has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bolton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Geary walks away with a smile on his face. Bolton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bolton tries for a takedown but Geary circles away easily
and Geary moves into the clinch.
Bolton is trying to pull guard but Geary has him pressed against the cage.
Bolton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geary ducks right into an uppercut from Bolton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geary successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geary is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Geary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Geary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Geary working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Geary managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolton shoots in for a takedown but Geary shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geary.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geary fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bolton goes for a double leg but Geary avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geary continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Geary will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Geary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bolton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Geary sprawls well initially but Bolton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Geary kicks off Bolton and gets to his feet.
Geary throws a sloppy head kick and Bolton moves out of range easily.
Geary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bolton avoids the head kick by Geary.
Geary shoots in but Bolton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Geary tries to get set, Bolton tries to push him back and clinch up but Geary manages to avoid the attempt.
Geary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolton tries for a takedown but Geary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolton dives in and scores a takedown into Geary's guard.
Geary pushes Bolton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Bolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolton swats away the attempt to clinch by Geary.
Geary throws a low kick but Bolton moves out of range easily.
Bolton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Geary has Bolton up against the cage in a clinch.
Geary wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geary goes for a takedown attempt but Bolton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geary fails with a takedown attempt.
Geary looks to clinch
and Bolton counters with a two punch combo.
Geary has a takedown stuffed.
Bolton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geary counters with a left to the body.
Geary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geary tries to clinch but Bolton moves away
and Bolton counters with a series of strikes. Geary will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Geary manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Geary is looking to stand back up but Bolton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Geary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geary kicks Bolton off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that Geary has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Geary shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolton as he jumps to the side.
Brett Bolton is winning the standup battle so far.
Geary doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolton moves into the clinch.
Geary ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Geary no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bolton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Geary is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolton has gone for a leg lock! Geary slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geary stands up and waves to Bolton to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Geary 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! This is the final round!
Geary goes for a double leg but Bolton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolton continues to drive forward.
Geary throws a lazy head kick
and Bolton counters by clinching up.
Bolton is trying to pull guard but Geary has him pressed against the cage.
Geary is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geary shoots in for a takedown but Bolton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolton dives in and grabs Geary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geary pushes down on Bolton's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geary shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolton sprawls well. He's pushed Geary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brett Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Geary.
Bolton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Geary as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Bolton backs off Geary throws a huge counter combo but Bolton manages to avoid it all.
Geary has Bolton up against the cage in a clinch.
Geary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolton is defending well for now.
Bolton jumps into guard, dragging Geary to the mat.
Geary trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geary is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bolton keeping full guard, as Geary tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton wants to improve his position but instead Geary has moved into half guard.
Bolton is trying to maintain the position but Geary is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolton kicks off Geary and gets to his feet.
Geary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Geary tries to clinch up but Bolton circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bolton shoots in and drives through. Geary sprawls well.
Geary fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geary clinches up against the cage.
Bolton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Geary.
Geary jumps into guard, dragging Bolton to the mat.
Geary is trying to keep Bolton in close.
Geary pulls Bolton in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Geary, up you get!
Geary moves in looking to clinch but Bolton pushes him off.
Geary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Geary's guard.
Geary scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geary fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton shoots and misses
and Geary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Geary dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bolton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brett Bolton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Geary is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolton tries to clinch but Geary is having none of it.
A nice side step and Geary releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Geary.
I've got Geary winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Geary!
Jon Geary seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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