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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquim Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Black!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Antunes shoots in.
Black throws out a loose jab but Antunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Antunes shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antunes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antunes slips under a jab from Black.
Black misses with a looping right.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antunes is defended easily by Black.
Black scores with a body shot.
No luck for Antunes with that takedown attempt.
Antunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Antunes is in Black's guard.
Black keeping full guard, as Antunes tries to pass.
Antunes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Antunes'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joaquim Antunes just wasn't active enough.
Antunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antunes on the side of the head.
A jab from Black misses.
Joaquim Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black lands the left hand.
Antunes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Antunes lands in his opponent's guard.
Antunes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black is looking to stand up but Antunes isn't so interested in that idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antunes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joaquim Antunes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Antunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Antunes somewhat.
Antunes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Antunes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black throws a body punch but Antunes moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Black lands an impressive looking overhand right. Antunes doesn't seem phased though.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
Antunes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Antunes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black is trying to stand back up but Antunes is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Antunes in particular looking to stall.
Antunes tries to stand and escape but Black is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antunes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Black moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black thuds a left hand into Antunes's body.
Antunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonny Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antunes shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antunes.
Antunes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Antunes is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antunes stops Black from standing up.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joaquim Antunes just wasn't active enough.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Antunes moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antunes tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Antunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antunes walks into a jab.
Antunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antunes off to one side.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Antunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Antunes shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antunes staying out of range there.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Antunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Antunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Antunes slips under a jab from Black.
Antunes slips a jab from Black.
A big right from Black misses.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antunes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Antunes throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes 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.
Joaquim Antunes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Black gets caught napping as Antunes dives in and scores a takedown. Black manages to retain guard.
Black is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Antunes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Black misses with the combination.
Antunes shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Antunes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Antunes's head back.
Antunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Black's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antunes under the eye.
Antunes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a series of punches but Antunes avoids them all with ease.
Antunes shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antunes shoots in and gets a takedown into Black's guard.
Antunes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Antunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Antunes advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Antunes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Antunes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Antunes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Antunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Antunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Antunes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antunes 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 Black's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Antunes crashes against the mat.
Black is trying to get back to his feet.
Antunes taking a breather here.
Joaquim Antunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joaquim Antunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Antunes's shoulder, as Antunes tries to avoid the shot.
Black gets caught napping as Antunes dives in and scores a takedown. Black manages to retain guard.
Antunes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joaquim Antunes.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Antunes closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Antunes pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Antunes.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Antunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Antunes somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black lunges at Antunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Antunes's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Antunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antunes, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Antunes!
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energy
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