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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Heughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joelan Smith (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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Great elbows
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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 The Island, Scott Heughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joelan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heughan moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith prevents a body shot from Heughan.
Heughan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heughan misses with a punch to the body.
Heughan tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heughan lands an elbow inside.
Heughan misses with an elbow over the top.
Heughan blocks an elbow strike.
Heughan lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Heughan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heughan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heughan gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heughan.
Heughan lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Heughan misses with a punch to the body.
Heughan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heughan lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Heughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heughan.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heughan controls the pace.
Heughan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heughan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Heughan wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heughan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Heughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith wants to control from the top but Heughan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Heughan has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heughan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heughan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith scores with a one two! Heughan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heughan has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Heughan tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working Heughan over against the cage.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Heughan has him pressed against the cage.
Scott Heughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelan Smith.
A short body shot lands from Heughan as the two fighters clinch.
Heughan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heughan can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Heughan won't allow it.
Heughan lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heughan won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heughan wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Heughan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heughan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Heughan misses with a body punch.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heughan after a bit of a struggle.
Heughan lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Heughan.
Heughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Heughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Heughan throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heughan misses with an elbow strike.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heughan.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heughan smiles and moves away.
Heughan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heughan drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heughan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heughan.
Scott Heughan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heughan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heughan lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith is trying to break free.
Heughan lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Heughan lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Heughan lands a damaging elbow.
Heughan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Heughan improves position.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heughan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Heughan lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Heughan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Heughan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heughan.
Heughan misses with an elbow strike.
Heughan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heughan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heughan tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith jumps guard but Heughan stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott Heughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelan Smith.
Heughan lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Heughan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Heughan blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heughan gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Heughan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heughan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heughan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heughan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Heughan.
Heughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Heughan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heughan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heughan misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Heughan.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heughan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heughan lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Heughan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Heughan prevents the takedown attempt.
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heughan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Heughan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Heughan 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!
Nice sprawl there from Heughan as Smith shoots in.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heughan.
Heughan keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Heughan darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Heughan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heughan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Heughan back against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heughan lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Heughan has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heughan throws an elbow but misses.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Heughan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heughan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heughan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Heughan is controlling the position.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Nice elbow from Heughan.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Heughan wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith prevents a body shot from Heughan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heughan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heughan throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Heughan.
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Heughan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heughan misses with an elbow strike.
Heughan lands a damaging elbow.
Heughan lands a damaging elbow.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Heughan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to break free but Heughan has control.
Heughan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heughan misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott Heughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelan Smith.
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heughan lands an elbow inside.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Heughan has the dominant position.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Heughan lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heughan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Heughan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Heughan back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heughan is defending well for now.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heughan throws an elbow but misses.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Heughan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Heughan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heughan looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Heughan. Heughan maintains the clinch.
Heughan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heughan lands a nice elbow.
Heughan lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heughan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Heughan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is controlling Heughan's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Heughan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heughan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Heughan!
Scott Heughan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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