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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebswet Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebswet Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scofield clinches.
Scofield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scofield is keeping busy.
Scofield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scofield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scofield blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Scofield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scofield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Scofield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebswet Scofield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Scofield pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scofield keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Scofield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Scofield. Scofield maintains the clinch.
Scofield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scofield looking for a takedown.
Scofield can't get the takedown.
Scofield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Scofield has him pressed against the cage.
Scofield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Scofield keeps him there for the moment.
Scofield pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scofield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scofield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scofield is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scofield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Scofield doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Johnson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Scofield - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ebswet Scofield!
A less than humble Ebswet Scofield misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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