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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Panther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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177 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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184 cm
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179 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Panther!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch looks to land a left hand but Panther moved out of range nicely.
Welch misses with a two punch combination.
Welch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panther. That's going to slow Welch down.
Welch throws a head kick but Panther moves out of range.
Panther shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Welch pinned against the cage. Welch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeremy Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Panther shoots in for a double leg but Welch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panther avoids the head kick by Welch.
Panther shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Welch defends it nicely.
Jeremy Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Panther.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panther was well out of range. Poor timing from Welch.
Welch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Panther tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Welch is in Panther's guard.
Welch tries to stand but Panther is controlling from the bottom.
Panther wants to get back to his feet but Welch passes into half guard.
Welch is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch wants to stand up but Panther manages to regain full guard.
Welch stands and steps away. Panther gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Panther fails with a takedown attempt.
Welch throws a lazy head kick
and Panther counters with a nice leg kick.
Panther swinging wildly here.
Panther gets caught napping as Welch dives in and scores a takedown. Panther manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch stops Panther from standing up.
Panther has a closed guard, preventing Welch from standing up.
Welch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Welch looks to land a combination but Panther avoids it well.
Welch with a jab.
Welch tries for a takedown but Panther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch dives in and scores a takedown into Panther's guard.
Welch stands and steps away. Panther gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Welch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panther misses with a takedown
and Welch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panther on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Welch moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welch.
Panther shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Welch as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Welch 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.
Panther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Welch. Those never looked like landing.
Welch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panther.
Welch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panther throws a solid leg kick but Welch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panther.
Welch misses with a head kick.
Jeremy Welch is winning the standup battle so far.
Panther scores with a jab. Welch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Welch tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panther's half guard.
Welch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Panther.
Welch stands up out of the half guard.
Welch tries to bum rush Panther with a series of wild strikes but Panther uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Panther looks for a takedown but Welch sprawls well.
Welch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Welch misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Welch, right into the meat.
Panther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panther throws a low kick but Welch avoids it.
Panther shoots in but Welch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeremy Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Panther.
Panther shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Welch but Welch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panther misses with a takedown
and Welch counters with a leg kick.
Welch fails with the takedown.
Panther shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Welch but Welch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Welch looks to land a combination but Panther avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch throws a head kick that misses.
Welch misses with a double jab
and Panther counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Welch looks to land a body kick but Panther moved away.
Welch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panther throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Welch's waist but Welch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panther off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch throws a head kick that misses.
Panther scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Panther fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Welch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Panther shoots for a takedown but Welch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Panther leaves Welch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Welch as Panther shoots in.
Welch tries a head kick but it misses.
Panther shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Welch defends it nicely.
Jeremy Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Panther.
Welch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panther's head.
Panther takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch misses with a head kick.
Panther works the jab nicely.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Panther fails to land the takedown.
Welch shoots in and drives through. Panther sprawls well.
Panther shoots for a takedown but Welch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Panther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Welch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch lands a leg kick that knocks Panther off balance momentarily.
Panther blocks a head kick by Welch.
Panther takes a kick to the side of the head.
Panther with a lazy takedown attempt
and Welch counters with a leg kick.
Welch throws a right and a left that Panther avoids nicely.
Welch tries to bum rush Panther with a series of wild strikes but Panther uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welch misses the jab.
Panther does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Welch tries for a takedown but Panther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panther changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Welch tries to avoid it but Panther manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Welch to the ground. Welch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panther fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panther shoots for a takedown but Welch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panther takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Welch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A good leg kick by Welch.
Welch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panther doesn't seem bothered though.
Welch throws a head kick but Panther moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panther fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Panther misses with a wild combination.
Welch drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Welch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Welch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Welch!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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