Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Muramaki thuds his right hand into Wetton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wetton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muramaki circles away.#TD#
Wetton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muramaki did well to prevent Wetton getting side control.

Muramaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Muramaki throws a big shot that misses.
Muramaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muramaki scores with a nice head shot.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Muramaki as Wetton shoots in.
Muramaki throws out a counter right but Wetton avoids it with no problem.
Wetton has his takedown stuffed
and Muramaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wetton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Muramaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wetton with a poor takedown
and Muramaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Wetton is rocked!
Muramaki lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wetton up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Muramaki from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wetton's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Muramaki!

Event: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Wetton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wetton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ladd works Wetton's body with a nice hook.
Wetton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but Wetton moved out of range nicely.
Ladd swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Wetton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ladd's guard.
Wetton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladd is retaining full guard.
Wetton wants to control from the top but Ladd keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wetton pushing down on Ladd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ladd is defending against the submission attempts here by Wetton.
Ladd won't allow Wetton to pass to mount. #T1#
Wetton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ladd keeps working. #SUB#
Ladd is defending against the submission attempts here by Wetton.
Wetton trying to advance position but Ladd counters by regaining guard.
Ladd controls Wetton momentarily but Wetton frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gunplay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wetton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Wetton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wetton.
Wetton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ladd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wetton controlling from the top position. #T3#
Wetton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now.
Ladd is trying to keep Wetton in close.
Ladd keeping moving, preventing Wetton from controlling successfully.
Wetton is stalling in the full guard.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Wetton tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wetton forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wetton tries to pass to full mount but Ladd defends it.
Wetton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ladd's thigh. Ladd counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wetton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Ladd gets caught napping as Wetton dives in and scores a takedown. Ladd manages to retain guard.
Wetton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ladd stops Wetton from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ladd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wetton tries to move to mount but Ladd blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wetton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ladd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wetton but great work by Ladd.
Wetton is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ladd wants to control but Wetton is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wetton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wetton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wetton trying to control from the bottom.
Wetton has his hands clasped together around Ladd's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
John Wetton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wetton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ladd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ladd's back!
Wetton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Wetton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ladd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Wetton is persistently looking for the submission but Ladd is defending it well. #T3##SUB#
Wetton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ladd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ladd for a finish. #SUB#
Wetton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wetton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Wetton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ladd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here.
Wetton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ladd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wetton gets his hands free as Ladd looks to control.
Wetton is controlling the position but Ladd somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton trying to control the action but Ladd is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that second round.
That's time! Wetton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wetton staying out of range there.#TD#
Wetton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wetton looking to control but instead Ladd has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wetton trying to control from Ladd's half guard. Ladd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wetton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now.
Wetton controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Wetton tries to pass. #T1#
Wetton is working hard here to advance position.
Ladd keeping moving, preventing Wetton from controlling successfully.
Wetton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ladd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ladd can't keep his opponent in guard - Wetton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wetton is looking to advance position but Ladd won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wetton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ladd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wetton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ladd is squirming around, avoiding Wetton's attempts to control the action.
Ashton Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Wetton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wetton avoids the attempt from Ladd to control.
Wetton fails to take his opponent's back.
Wetton moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ladd fending off the submission attempt from Wetton. #SUB#
Wetton working for a choke but Ladd is defending well. #T4#
Ladd tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Wetton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ladd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wetton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wetton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wetton, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wetton!
A relieved looking John Wetton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 06, 2023

#R1#
Wetton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wetton misses with a takedown
and McCocker counters with a left and a right that stings Wetton.
Wetton shoots in and drives through. McCocker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wetton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wetton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCocker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCocker tries to buck Wetton off but Wetton is having none of it.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCocker is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Wetton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCocker is looking for a sweep.
McCocker regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wetton wants to pass the guard but McCocker is defending well.
McCocker is trying to control but can't.
Wetton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wetton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCocker trying to hold on to Wetton's head to control him but Wetton postures up. #T2#
Wetton wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCocker keeps working.
McCocker wants to control but Wetton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCocker is looking for a sweep. Wetton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but McCocker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wetton prevents McCocker from improving his position.
Wetton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wetton prevents McCocker from improving his position.
McCocker gets full guard.#T3#
Wetton won't allow McCocker to sweep him here.
Wetton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wetton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCocker is keeping the position for now.
Wetton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wetton fails with a takedown attempt.
McCocker is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Wetton dives in and scores a takedown into McCocker's guard.#T4#
Wetton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCocker prevents Wetton from improving position.
McCocker tries to buck Wetton off but Wetton is having none of it.
Wetton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McCocker tries to reverse the position but Wetton maintains control.
Wetton takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCocker rolls, trying to escape but Wetton keeps control of the position. #SUB#
McCocker showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Wetton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCocker is defending well though. Wetton let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton 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.#R2#
Wetton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCocker defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on McCocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wetton fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on McCocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Wetton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wetton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Wetton drives through with a takedown into McCocker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wetton looking to sit in guard and control but McCocker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wetton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCocker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCocker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Wetton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCocker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
McCocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wetton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCocker preventing the sweep.
McCocker trying to control but Wetton is working from the bottom.
Wetton looking for a sweep. Not yet Wetton, not yet.
Wetton seems keen to control McCocker's posture.
McCocker looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
McCocker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wetton 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.
McCocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wetton looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCocker is one step ahead there.
Wetton pulls McCocker in close to his closed guard and prevents McCocker from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wetton misses with a takedown attempt
and McCocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCocker but McCocker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wetton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCocker's waist but McCocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wetton off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton misses with a takedown
enabling McCocker to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris McCocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wetton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Wetton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCocker defends it nicely.
McCocker throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton fails with the takedown
and McCocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wetton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wetton fails with a takedown attempt.
Wetton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCocker defends well and Wetton ends up having to push McCocker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wetton blocks an elbow strike from McCocker.
McCocker pushes Wetton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wetton is trying to maintain a safe position but McCocker gets an underhook and turns Wetton into the cage.
McCocker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCocker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCocker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2##BC2#
McCocker manages to break the clinch.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCocker sprawls well. McCocker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wetton gets slowly back to his feet.
McCocker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wetton shoots in looking for a takedown. McCocker tries to sprawl out of it but Wetton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCocker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCocker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Wetton has his takedown stuffed
and McCocker counters with a left and a right that stings Wetton.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCocker as he avoids it easily.
Wetton has his takedown stuffed
and McCocker counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Wetton shoots and misses
and McCocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wetton shoots and misses
and McCocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Wetton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
McCocker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wetton is thwarting McCocker's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton not doing much here.
McCocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris McCocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCocker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Chris McCocker!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Chris McCocker!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Chris McCocker!

Chris McCocker wins by unanimous decision!
Chris McCocker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Wetton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lemon as he jumps to the side.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown but Lemon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wetton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wetton dives in and grabs Lemon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemon pushes down on Wetton's head and hops out.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wetton.
Lemon scores with a nice right hand.
Lemon scores with a sloppy right hand. Wetton should have avoided that one.
Lemon connects with a crisp jab.
Wetton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lemon defends well and Wetton ends up having to push Lemon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lemon scores with the left hand. Wetton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wetton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Wetton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Lemon moves into full guard. #T1#
Wetton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lemon wants to improve his position but instead Wetton has moved into half guard.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wetton wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
Wetton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lemon keeping hold of Wetton's head, controlling as best he can.
Lemon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemon.
Lemon wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemon is working hard here to advance position.
Wetton forces his way into half guard.
Wetton trying to control from half guard but Lemon is working away.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but Lemon defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon is refusing to be controlled, as Wetton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lemon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wetton pulls his head out easily.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but Lemon defends the submission attempt.
Wetton wants to pass to mount but Lemon is defending the position.
Lemon is in trouble now - Wetton has advanced to mount! #T4#
Lemon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wetton controlling well, preventing Lemon from escaping the position.
Lemon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lemon trying to get back to full guard but Wetton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lemon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wetton moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Wetton has got one arm under Lemon's chin. This could be trouble... Lemon trying to control the other hand but Wetton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lemon has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
During a confident post fight interview, John Wetton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Simonsgaurd doesn't manage to clinch there - Wetton circles away.
Wetton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simonsgaurd wants to clinch up but Wetton keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Wetton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Simonsgaurd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wetton pulls his head out easily.
Simonsgaurd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wetton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simonsgaurd!
Simonsgaurd has given up his back. Will we see Wetton going for some submissions?
Simonsgaurd can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wetton is looking for the choke from the back position but Simonsgaurd is controlling his hands well.
Wetton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wetton is hanging on to Simonsgaurd's back as he tries to escape.
Wetton is trying to stick to Simonsgaurd's back but Simonsgaurd is turning into Wetton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wetton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simonsgaurd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simonsgaurd tries to free his leg and advance position but Wetton is retaining full guard. #T1#
Simonsgaurd keeps trying to improve his position.
Wetton pulls Simonsgaurd in close to prevent any damage.
Simonsgaurd is looking to pass into half guard but Wetton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wetton is in guard.#REVR#
Wetton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wetton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simonsgaurd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wetton is pressing down on Simonsgaurd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simonsgaurd is holding on for now.
Wetton is trying to control. Simonsgaurd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simonsgaurd tries to roll over but Wetton keeps him under control.
Wetton trying to control from half guard but Simonsgaurd is working away.
Simonsgaurd 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.
Wetton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Wetton trying to control the action but Simonsgaurd is working from the bottom.
Wetton passes to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simonsgaurd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wetton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wetton moves to the back.
Simonsgaurd is trying to break free. #SUB#
Wetton is looking for the choke from the back position but Simonsgaurd is controlling his hands well.
Wetton has the hooks in. Simonsgaurd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Simonsgaurd showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wetton controls the position.#T3#
Simonsgaurd tries to escape but Wetton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Simonsgaurd do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Wetton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Simonsgaurd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Simonsgaurd for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Simonsgaurd right now.
Simonsgaurd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wetton tries to keep control of the position but Simonsgaurd is staying busy.
Good control from Wetton.#SUB#
Wetton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Simonsgaurd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Simonsgaurd for a finish. #SUB#
Wetton looking for the choke from the back.
Wetton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Simonsgaurd is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wetton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Wetton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Simonsgaurd is trying to break free. #SUB#
Wetton looking for the choke but no joy.
Wetton is hanging on to Simonsgaurd's back as he tries to escape.
Simonsgaurd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simonsgaurd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wetton controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Wetton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wetton prevents Simonsgaurd from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wetton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simonsgaurd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simonsgaurd wants it to stay on the feet.
Simonsgaurd darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Wetton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wetton.
Wetton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simonsgaurd can do to turn this around?
Wetton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Simonsgaurd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Simonsgaurd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wetton is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Simonsgaurd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wetton controls the pace.
Wetton is pushing down on Simonsgaurd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simonsgaurd is fighting to maintain full guard but Wetton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wetton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simonsgaurd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wetton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simonsgaurd tries to roll over but Wetton keeps him under control.
Wetton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simonsgaurd! #SUB#
Wetton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simonsgaurd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Simonsgaurd tries to reverse the position but Wetton maintains control.#T2#
Wetton tries to control but Simonsgaurd wriggling away.
Simonsgaurd is trying to escape the mount.
Wetton trying to control but Simonsgaurd is having none of it.
Wetton controlling his opponent.
John Wetton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wetton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wetton prevents Simonsgaurd from getting the reversal.
Wetton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simonsgaurd tries to reverse the position but Wetton maintains control.#T3#
Simonsgaurd is still trying to improve position.
Wetton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simonsgaurd is looking to escape.
Wetton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Simonsgaurd is in real trouble. #SUB#
Wetton is looking for the choke from the back position but Simonsgaurd is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Wetton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simonsgaurd defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wetton controlling well, preventing Simonsgaurd from escaping the position. #SUB#
Wetton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Simonsgaurd is doing well to defend. Wetton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Simonsgaurd is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
During a confident post fight interview, John Wetton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Maine looks to land a right hand but Wetton moved out of range.
Wetton feinted with a counter takedown.
Wetton ducks under a wild hook from Maine.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wetton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maine but Maine pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Wetton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Maine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wetton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wetton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wetton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton won't allow Maine to sweep him here.
Wetton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wetton stays in close to Maine's body and controls the position.
Wetton pushes down on Maine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maine is looking for a sweep. Wetton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maine has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Maine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wetton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wetton is working for a submission of some sort.
Wetton is pressing down on Maine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maine is holding on for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Maine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wetton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maine is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Wetton!
An out of breath John Wetton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Gunn cracks Wetton with an open hand slap.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Wetton counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Wetton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wetton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gunn's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Wetton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wetton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn wants to control but Wetton postures up.
Wetton advances to mount.
Wetton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gunn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wetton content just to control the position here. #T1#
Wetton moves to take his opponent's back.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Wetton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gunn taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Wetton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wetton!
An out of breath John Wetton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Xin Yi tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wetton.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xin Yi sprawls well. Xin Yi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wetton gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wetton clinches. #T1#
Xin Yi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wetton slows down the pace here.
Xin Yi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Xin Yi has Wetton up against the cage in a clinch.
Xin Yi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wetton just leaning against Xin Yi, taking a breather. #TD#
Wetton drags the fight down to the ground.
Wetton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wetton advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Xin Yi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wetton has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wetton pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Xin Yi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wetton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wetton!
A victorious John Wetton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wetton is defended easily by Toshimichi.
Wetton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toshimichi digs a good hook to Wetton's body.
Wetton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Toshimichi tries to keep at a distance but Wetton has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Toshimichi manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Toshimichi. That snapped Wetton's head back.
Wetton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toshimichi circles away.
Wetton has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wetton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wetton is working for takedown but Toshimichi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toshimichi works on Wetton's body with a couple of short punches.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Wetton slowing the pace effectively.
Wetton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshimichi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wetton slowing the pace effectively.
Wetton has Toshimichi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toshimichi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toshimichi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wetton.
Wetton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Wetton taking a breather.
Toshimichi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wetton stalling in the clinch.
Toshimichi lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Toshimichi. #TD#
Wetton has picked Toshimichi up - he's going for a ride! Wetton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Wetton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wetton trying to control from half guard but Toshimichi is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wetton in particular looking to stall.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Toshimichi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Toshimichi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wetton has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wetton pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Toshimichi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wetton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wetton!
A very excited looking John Wetton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KIFC 74
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Wetton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCocker on his heels. He'll look to pass McCocker's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wetton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
McCocker working for a triangle but Wetton defends it easily.
Wetton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCocker tries to buck Wetton off but Wetton is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wetton is trying to get an arm triangle but McCocker is defending well.
McCocker is looking to regain half guard here but Wetton keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wetton manages to get to full guard.
McCocker stands and throws Wetton's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
McCocker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wetton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wetton is looking to reverse the position.
Wetton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
McCocker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McCocker swings around for an armbar but Wetton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCocker's guard.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wetton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wetton is one step ahead there.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that Wetton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McCocker has his foot on Wetton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wetton works his way back into a safe position though.
Wetton looking to pass the guard.
McCocker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
McCocker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wetton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wetton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wetton passes McCocker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Wetton is trying to control. McCocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCocker is looking for a sweep. Wetton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wetton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCocker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCocker tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
McCocker won't allow Wetton to pass to mount.
McCocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wetton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wetton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCocker wants to control but Wetton is having none of it.#T4#
McCocker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Wetton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCocker is looking to improve his position but Wetton isn't that keen on the idea.
McCocker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wetton has taken his back. #SUB2#
Wetton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCocker is defending well though. Wetton let's go of the attempt for now.
McCocker is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McCocker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wetton's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wetton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCocker tries to bench press Wetton off him but Wetton keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on McCocker's face as Wetton controls the position. #SUB2#
Wetton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCocker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wetton taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker gets back to half guard.
McCocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but McCocker defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Wetton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCocker tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
Wetton is controlling the pace.
Wetton is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wetton tries to pass to full mount but McCocker defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wetton is still trying to improve position.
Wetton works his way into side control.
McCocker sneaks back into half guard.
McCocker has a hand on Wetton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wetton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McCocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCocker is squirming around, avoiding Wetton's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Wetton looking for a guillotine from mount but McCocker is having none of it. #T3#
Wetton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCocker tries to hold on but Wetton pushes him away.
Wetton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wetton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wetton controlling the pace for now.
McCocker is trying to escape the mount but Wetton keeps good control and instead manages to take McCocker's back. #T4##SUB2#
Wetton is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McCocker with him. McCocker is trying to defend but Wetton has an arm under the chin now! McCocker grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
Our winner, John Wetton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KIFC 47-
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Fury closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Wetton counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Fury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wetton defends well.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wetton slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wetton is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Wetton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Wetton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is controlling Wetton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fury wants to improve his position but Wetton is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Wetton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Still in half guard, Wetton seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wetton wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fury actively working from the bottom here.
Wetton moves into full mount! Fury won't be happy about that!
Fury is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wetton looking to control but Fury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fury wants to control but Wetton is having none of it.
Wetton content just to control the position here. #T3#
Fury stops Wetton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fury wants to control but Wetton is having none of it.
Wetton takes Fury's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fury is in trouble.
Fury tries to break free.
Fury staying busy and making it hard for Wetton to control.
Fury has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fury defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wetton's arms.
Fury tries to escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Wetton looking to break Fury's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fury remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wetton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Wetton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fury tries to break free.
Fury manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wetton's guard. Nice work there by Fury.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury wants to control from the top but Wetton keeps moving.
Fury stopping the sweep attempt from Wetton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton 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.#R2##CL#
Fury gets tackled into the cage by Wetton. Wetton maintains the clinch.
Wetton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?#TD#
Wetton has Fury pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wetton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fury tumbling to the mat - Wetton dives into Fury's guard.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Wetton from controlling successfully.
John Wetton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fury is trying to keep Wetton in close. #SUB2#
Fury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wetton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fury is looking for a triangle but Wetton pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wetton defends it easily.#T1#
Wetton passes Fury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wetton wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wetton is just content to waste time from the top position. Fury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Fury working for a triangle but Wetton defends it easily. #SUB2#
Fury is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wetton frees his head nicely. Oh but Fury has switched to an armbar! Wetton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Fury!

Event: KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Kuresa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wetton backs up against the cage.
Kuresa lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuresa. Wetton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wetton tries to counter with a takedown but Kuresa is quick to defend against it.
Wetton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wetton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuresa avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Wetton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wetton works his way into full mount! #T1#
Wetton wants to take Kuresa's back here but Kuresa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wetton controlling from mount.
Kuresa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wetton moves to back control.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuresa tries to break free.
Kuresa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wetton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wetton has his arm under Kuresa's chin here. Game over son! Wetton squeezes tightly and Kuresa is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
A victorious John Wetton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 17
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Wetton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy. Wetton does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Wetton darts in and clinches McCoy up against the cage.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy letting Wetton take a breather here.
McCoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Wetton.
A short uppercut from McCoy.
A head punch on the inside from Wetton fails to land.
Wetton displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCoy up against the cage.
Wetton stalling in the clinch but McCoy improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
A head punch on the inside from Wetton fails to land.
Wetton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wetton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Wetton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wetton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
McCoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wetton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Wetton counters with a takedown into side control.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wetton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wetton is staying tight to McCoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wetton tries to advance to mount but McCoy denies him. #T2#
Wetton is staying tight to McCoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Wetton has hold of McCoy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McCoy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wetton cranks the arm and McCoy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McCoy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Wetton!
An out of breath John Wetton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 9
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McCocker misses the target. #TD2#
McCocker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCocker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wetton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wetton is trying to control McCocker's posture but McCocker avoids it.
McCocker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wetton!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wetton is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Wetton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCocker. #T1#
Wetton tries to hold on but McCocker pushes him away.
McCocker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wetton wants to hold on but McCocker pushes him away.#SUB2#
McCocker is working for a guillotine from mount but Wetton frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McCocker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wetton has worked his arm free - good work by Wetton!
Wetton regains half guard.
McCocker wants to free his trapped foot but Wetton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wetton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB2#
McCocker seems to be looking for submissions.
Wetton trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCocker is looking for a kimura but Wetton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCocker to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCocker tries to pass to full mount but Wetton defends it.
Wetton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
McCocker is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Wetton is trying is best to control the position here.
Wetton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wetton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
McCocker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wetton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCocker has Wetton in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McCocker is looking for a triangle here but Wetton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Wetton tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCocker's legs.
McCocker is looking for a sweep.
McCocker trying to remain calm as Wetton controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris McCocker dominated that round.
That's time! Wetton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wetton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCocker.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wetton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCocker looks to throw the jab but Wetton is out of range.
Wetton moves out of range as McCocker strikes.
Wetton tries to clinch but McCocker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McCocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As McCocker tries to get set, Wetton tries to push him back and clinch up but McCocker manages to avoid the attempt.
Wetton has a takedown stuffed.
McCocker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wetton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wetton blocks a jab.#T1#
McCocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Wetton.
McCocker throws a shot from downtown. Wetton moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from McCocker misses the target.
Wetton wants to clinch up but McCocker keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Wetton scores with a takedown into McCocker's guard.
Wetton tries to free his leg and advance position but McCocker is retaining full guard.
McCocker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCocker keeping full guard, as Wetton tries to pass. #SUB2#
McCocker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wetton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Wetton wants to pass the guard but McCocker is keeping the position.
Wetton won't allow McCocker to sweep him here.
McCocker keeping moving, preventing Wetton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wetton got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCocker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wetton has managed to get both his arms back between McCocker's legs - danger averted.
Wetton wants to control from the top but McCocker keeps moving. #SUB2#
McCocker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wetton uses it to pass to side control.
Chris McCocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCocker tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Wetton advances nicely into full mount.
Wetton tries to control but McCocker wriggling away.
McCocker is controlling an arm, preventing Wetton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McCocker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wetton wants to control the pace but McCocker is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCocker can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCocker tries to hold on but Wetton pushes him away.
Wetton looking to control but McCocker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wetton takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
McCocker tries to escape the position. #T4#
McCocker wants to control his opponent's hands but Wetton gets his hands free.
Wetton keeps control of the position easily here as McCocker tries to buck him off.
McCocker is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Wetton looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Wetton looking for the choke from the back.
Wetton trying to control momentarily.
Wetton has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCocker is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wetton fails with the takedown
and McCocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Wetton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCocker misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Wetton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCocker's guard.
McCocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wetton is one step ahead there.
Wetton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton stopping the sweep attempt from McCocker.
Wetton 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.
Wetton passes McCocker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
McCocker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McCocker is defending against the submission attempts here by Wetton.
McCocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Wetton wants to free his trapped foot but McCocker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McCocker actively working from the bottom here.
McCocker tries to roll over but Wetton keeps him under control.
McCocker is not content to let Wetton control the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wetton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McCocker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wetton has taken his back.
McCocker tries to roll but Wetton sticks to his back.
Wetton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCocker's body.
McCocker wants to escape the position. #SUB#
McCocker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wetton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCocker doesn't escape. #T3##SUB#
Wetton is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McCocker is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
John Wetton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 3
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Taveira misses #CL2#
and Wetton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wetton.
Wetton slowing the pace effectively.
Taveira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wetton just leaning against Taveira, taking a breather.
Wetton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wetton has Taveira pushed against the cage.
Taveira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Taveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wetton has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Taveira jumps guard and drags Wetton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wetton looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Wetton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wetton looking to pass the guard.
Taveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Wetton forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taveira trying to control from the bottom.
Wetton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wetton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taveira!
Wetton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Wetton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Taveira has given up his back. Will we see Wetton going for some submissions?
Wetton controlling well, preventing Taveira from escaping the position.
Wetton controlling the position well here. Taveira rolled but Wetton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wetton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that Wetton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wetton tightening his grip on Taveira, looking for the choke. #T4#
Taveira breaks Wetton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wetton looking for a sweep. Not yet Wetton, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wetton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wetton keeping moving, preventing Taveira from controlling successfully.
Wetton is pulling down on Taveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Taveira, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wetton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wetton or perhaps it was just good defense by Taveira, which made it look bad. #TD#
Taveira feints and as Wetton raises his hands in defense, Taveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wetton pulls Taveira in close to prevent any damage.
Wetton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taveira trying to control but Wetton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wetton keeping moving, preventing Taveira from controlling successfully.
Wetton keeping full guard, as Taveira tries to pass. #T1#
Wetton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wetton is looking to sweep but instead, Taveira has passed into half guard.
Wetton tries to roll over but Taveira keeps him under control.
Wetton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taveira.
Wetton is controlling Taveira's trapped leg to prevent Taveira from advancing to side control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taveira prevents Wetton from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Taveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wetton is trying to defend but Taveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taveira trying to control from half guard but Wetton is working away. #T3#
Wetton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wetton manages to get to full guard.
Taveira won't allow Wetton to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wetton is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taveira keeping full guard, as Wetton tries to pass.
Wetton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wetton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wetton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taveira is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Taveira dominated that second round.
That's time! Taveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Taveira throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Wetton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wetton.
Wetton has a couple of punches blocked by Taveira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wetton misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Taveira wants the takedown. Wetton is fighting it off but Taveira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wetton's guard against the cage.
Taveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wetton is keeping the position for now.
Wetton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton is continuing to stall.#T1#
Taveira trying to control but Wetton is working from the bottom.
Wetton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wetton is controlling Taveira's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wetton wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taveira moves to clinch but Wetton breaks away #TD2#
and Wetton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wetton.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wetton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wetton passes Taveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wetton in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Wetton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wetton blocks the strikes from Taveira.
Wetton not doing much here. #SUB2#
Wetton is trying to work for a kimura but Taveira is defending well.
Taveira punching from the bottom.
Wetton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
More stalling from Wetton.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taveira fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Taveira feints and as Wetton raises his hands in defense, Taveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wetton 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wetton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wetton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wetton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wetton!
John Wetton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Wetton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suppe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suppe thuds a left hand into Wetton's body.
Suppe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wetton on the side of the head.
Wetton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suppe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Suppe gets tackled into the cage by Wetton. Wetton maintains the clinch.
Suppe is working Wetton over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Wetton.
Suppe presses Wetton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suppe misses with a body punch.
Wetton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wetton fails to pull guard. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suppe tries a body shot but Wetton blocks it.
Wetton jumps guard but Suppe stands there with Wetton around his waist. Wetton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wetton is trying to maintain a safe position but Suppe gets an underhook and turns Wetton into the cage.
Wetton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suppe is keeping busy.
Wetton seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Wetton.
Suppe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Wetton instigates a clinch.
Suppe lands with a short shot to the head.
Suppe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suppe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wetton or not.
Suppe presses Wetton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Suppe. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Suppe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suppe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wetton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suppe up against the cage.
Wetton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wetton stalling in the clinch but Suppe improves position.
Suppe scores with a shoulder strike.
Wetton is trying to maintain a safe position but Suppe gets an underhook and turns Wetton into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Wetton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suppe, as that shot connected.
Wetton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kartoffeln Suppe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wetton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wetton shoots for a takedown but Suppe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Suppe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wetton.
Suppe jabs Wetton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Suppe lands a nice looking body shot.
Wetton tries to move into range but Suppe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Suppe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suppe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suppe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Wetton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suppe to the mat! Suppe manages to get full guard.
Wetton advances position into side control!
Wetton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suppe keeps working. #SUB2#
Wetton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Suppe is trying to escape and Wetton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Suppe is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wetton! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wetton!

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