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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daquan Biggums (ranked 5369 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Johnson (ranked 3368 p4p, 0 weight class). Seamus Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daquan Biggums's chin.
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275 lbs
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253 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daquan Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seamus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Biggums doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Biggums scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biggums looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Biggums persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Biggums throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggums doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Biggums lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Biggums on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Biggums's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggums is keeping the position for now.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Biggums could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Biggums looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Biggums controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biggums looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggums, not yet.
Johnson prevents Biggums from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Biggums trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daquan Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Biggums's guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggums. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggums throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Johnson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Biggums trying to control but Johnson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biggums looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggums.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Biggums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggums has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biggums defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums looking to pass the guard.
Biggums tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Biggums tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biggums is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson has Biggums pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Biggums is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Biggums fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daquan Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has hold of one of Biggums's legs. Biggums is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Biggums's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson postures up in Biggums's guard and throws a big left but Biggums blocks it.
Biggums working a defensive guard here.
Biggums working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Biggums get back to his feet.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biggums appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seamus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Biggums didn't expect that.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Biggums won't let him.
Biggums on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggums tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seamus Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biggums wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Biggums manages to get to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson stays in close to Biggums's body and controls the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggums is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Biggums being controlled here, momentarily.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Biggums in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Biggums wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Biggums is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Biggums has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson tries to roll over but Biggums keeps him under control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Biggums is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biggums moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Biggums is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggums working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson looking for a sweep but Biggums has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Biggums's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biggums forces the positional change into back control.
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biggums gets his way!
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Biggums!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to break free.
Daquan Biggums has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seamus Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biggums gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daquan Biggums.
I think Johnson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Johnson!
An out of breath Seamus Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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