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Event:
PFC 45: Sigurdsson vs. Lee
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Freire connects with a crisp jab.
Freire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roumani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freire.
Freire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roumani lands an overhand right.
Freire tries to move into range but Roumani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Freire pushes Roumani away with a front kick.
Roumani loads up on a big right hand but Freire slips the punch.
Freire scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Roumani looking to score a takedown here. Freire is defending well but Roumani drives through and ends up in Freire's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Freire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Roumani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freire being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Freire wants to hit a switch here but Roumani passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Freire there!
Roumani controlling from the full mount.
Roumani tries to control but Freire wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Freire tries to roll over but Roumani keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roumani pulls his head out easily.
Roumani lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Roumani with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roumani is trying to control the action in half guard but Freire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Roumani looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freire regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Roumani advances position into side control!
Freire is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Roumani is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Freire works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roumani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roumani is pushing down on Freire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freire is fighting to maintain full guard but Roumani has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Freire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roumani is nestled in close to Freire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Freire is refusing to be controlled, as Roumani sits in half guard.
Roumani working Freire over with strikes.
Roumani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Freire is trying to maintain the position but Roumani is very close to passing his half guard.
Freire has hold of Roumani's hands but Roumani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freire manages to get to full guard.
Roumani wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving. #SUB2#
Freire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roumani defends it easily.
Roumani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Roumani dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Roumani connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Freire sends Roumani down but not out. Freire dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Roumani is rocked!
Freire trying to control the position but Roumani is working away.
Oh Roumani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Freire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roumani seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freire is looking to take a break and control but Roumani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roumani is trying to control Freire's posture but Freire avoids it.
Roumani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Freire is pressing down on Roumani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roumani is holding on for now. #T1#
Roumani is trying to get back to full guard.
Freire wants to free his trapped foot but Roumani is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Roumani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Roumani is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Freire has latched onto it... Big trouble! Freire pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Roumani is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Freire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patricky Freire!
An out of breath Patricky Freire 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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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 45
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Savage looks to throw the jab but Roumani is out of range.
Savage takes a swing at Roumani's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Savage lands but Roumani takes it in his stride.
Savage tests Roumani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roumani misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage is looking to counter the offense by Roumani and move into the clinch.
Savage has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Golden Harvest in the buildup to the fight.
Roumani connects with a leg kick. Savage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Roumani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Roumani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Roumani is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Roumani throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.
Roumani trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Roumani trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Roumani working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roumani slows the pace down.
Savage is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Roumani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roumani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roumani trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roumani trying to control the position but Savage is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Roumani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roumani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Roumani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face as Roumani controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Roumani swings around for an armbar but Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roumani's guard.
Roumani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage won't allow Roumani to sweep him here.
Savage wants to stand but Roumani is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roumani is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage wants to control from the top but Roumani keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roumani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roumani 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Roumani will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Roumani throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Savage throws a hook but Roumani blocks it.
Savage cracks Roumani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roumani swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Roumani fails to land the takedown.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roumani as he jumps to the side.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Roumani moved out of range nicely.
Savage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roumani was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savage trying to control but Roumani is working from the bottom. #T1#
Roumani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Roumani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roumani trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Roumani working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Roumani 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.#T2#
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Savage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roumani sees it coming and defends easily.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roumani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savage passes to full mount! #SU#
Savage gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Roumani takes one to the side of the head.
Roumani slips a jab from Savage.
Roumani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Roumani is out of range.
Roumani connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Roumani slips a jab from Savage.
Roumani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danny Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Roumani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roumani cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roumani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roumani throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Roumani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Roumani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Roumani's head.
Roumani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
A shot to the body from Savage misses
and Roumani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roumani slips under a jab.
Roumani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roumani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Roumani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roumani lands in his opponent's guard.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roumani prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Roumani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roumani trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Savage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roumani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Savage throws a low kick but Roumani moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roumani.
Roumani misses with a two punch combination.
Roumani throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Roumani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roumani or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roumani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savage connects with a jab.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Roumani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage clobbers Roumani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roumani ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Roumani's head.
Roumani 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.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Roumani.
Roumani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSavage.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Roumani loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Savage throws a jab when Roumani was well out of range.
Roumani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Roumani thinks about the counter body kick.#T2##TD#
Savage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Roumani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Roumani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Roumani keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roumani tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Roumani is still trying to improve position.
Roumani keeps trying to improve his position.
Danny Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Savage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roumani is trying to improve his position.#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.#SUB#
Savage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Savage swings around for an armbar but Roumani sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savage's guard.
Roumani trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roumani throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Savage!
In his post fight interview, Danny Savage gave a big smile as he said 'Another Unit bum bites the dust. Fuck you, and fuck your bitch ass alliance :)'.
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Event:
PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roumani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Roumani checks a leg kick.
Roumani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hughes sprawls and moves away.
Nice jab there from Hughes.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Roumani shakes it off.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roumani scores with the left hand. Hughes knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
As Hughes looks to move away, Roumani throws a big counter combo but Hughes just gets out of the way.
Roumani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side.
Hughes lands with an overhand left.
Harlon Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a head kick but Roumani moves out of range.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roumani counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Roumani lands the left hand.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Roumani moves out of range easily.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Hughes misses
and Roumani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roumani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Roumani moves away and avoids it.
Roumani is looking to counter punch.
Roumani misses the shot to the body.
Roumani throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Roumani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Roumani.
Roumani blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roumani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roumani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roumani.
Hughes unleashes a big counter combination but Roumani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Roumani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Roumani didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Roumani is trying to force a seperation but Hughes has the dominant position.
Roumani tries to pull guard but Hughes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Roumani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes lands a good knee to the midsection. Roumani won't want to take too many of those.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Roumani breaks from the clinch.
Roumani slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Roumani's shoulder, as Roumani tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Roumani is rocked!
Hughes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Roumani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Roumani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roumani seems to have got his legs back now.
Roumani sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes scores with a jab. Roumani acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Roumani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent Roumani getting side control.#ES2#
Hughes kicks off Roumani and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes lands a good knee to the midsection. Roumani won't want to take too many of those.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut.
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roumani blocks it with crossed arms.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roumani tries to pull guard but Hughes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hughes lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
Roumani manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Roumani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roumani's head.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roumani's head.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roumani keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Roumani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roumani seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Hughes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roumani, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harlon Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Roumani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Roumani misses.
Roumani lands with a cross.
Roumani throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Roumani as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Hughes rushes Roumani and presses him up against the cage.
Hughes works on Roumani's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughes. #BC#
Roumani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Roumani moves out of range easily.
Roumani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roumani misses with a lunging right hand
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hughes moves into the clinch successfully.
Harlon Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roumani blocks an uppercut.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roumani backwards.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Roumani 's eye.
Roumani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Roumani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Roumani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harlon Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes moves out of range of the leg kick from Roumani.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Roumani keeps it at a distance.
Roumani looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Roumani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Roumani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roumani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Roumani lands a jab.
Roumani throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Roumani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Hughes clinches up with Roumani and pushes him back against the cage.
Roumani has had enough of the clinch but Hughes keeps him there for the moment.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roumani is looking for a takedown.
Hughes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Roumani is blocking nicely.
Hughes scores with a shot to the side of Roumani's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hughes.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roumani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roumani wants to break free but Hughes has control.
Roumani fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Roumani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roumani tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Roumani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roumani wants a takedown.
Hughes lands with a left to the head.
Roumani wants to break free but Hughes has control.
Hughes lands a knee to the body.
Hughes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roumani in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Roumani dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hughes.
A right hook to the body lands for Hughes.
Roumani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hughes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes with a knee to the head.
Hughes working the clinch nicely. Roumani is working for position but Hughes cracks him with a big knee to the head! Roumani crumples up against the cage and Hughes lands two more shots before the ref can save Roumani! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Harlon Hughes!
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Event:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Romero 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.
Roumani dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roumani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero slips a straight right by Roumani.
Romero lands a head kick. Roumani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roumani misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero throws a series of punches but Roumani moves out of range.
Ali Roumani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Roumani misses with a takedown attempt
and Roumani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani shoots in looking for a takedown but Romero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roumani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Roumani lands a head kick. Romero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roumani misses with an uppercut
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roumani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Roumani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roumani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roumani shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Roumani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roumani avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a lazy head kick
and Roumani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roumani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roumani shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Romero misses its target.
Roumani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roumani. #T2#
Romero avoids the body shot from Roumani.
Roumani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Roumani misses with a hook.
Roumani misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Romero appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Roumani misses with a few strikes there.
Romero blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Roumani down.
Romero avoids the body shot from Roumani.
Roumani throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roumani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Roumani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Roumani's torso.#T3#
Roumani falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Roumani misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roumani just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roumani shoots and misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Roumani will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romero.
Roumani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roumani goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Roumani is looking to score with low kicks.
Roumani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Roumani misses the target. #T4#
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
And Romero counters with a quick kick to the body but Roumani blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roumani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roumani's knee momentarily.
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roumani's head.
Roumani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero slips a straight right by Roumani.
A telegraphed right hand from Roumani misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roumani. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roumani misses with a wild combination.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero works Roumani's body with a nice hook.
Roumani lands with a cross.
Roumani misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aquiles Romero 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.
#R2#
Romero slips under a jab.
Roumani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumani.
Romero scores with the left hand. Roumani knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero stalks Roumani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roumani's face. Roumani staggers backwards, shaken.
Roumani throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Roumani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Romero has got the better of the exchanges.
Roumani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero cracks Roumani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roumani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Roumani lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.
Roumani shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roumani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romero can pounce on him.
Roumani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Roumani shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Romero throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roumani avoids it.
Roumani throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Roumani misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a nice leg kick.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
Roumani misses with a shot to the body
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Roumani misses with a straight left.
Roumani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRomero.
Roumani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roumani throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero throws a counter high kick but Roumani was just alert enough to avoid it.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roumani.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Roumani.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Roumani misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Roumani throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roumani just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roumani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
Roumani throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roumani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roumani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero lands a jab.
Roumani looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Roumani misses the shot to the body.
Roumani missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roumani throws a counter combo.
Romero looks to land a combination but Roumani avoids it well.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Roumani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roumani's sensitive parts. #T3#
Roumani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roumani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roumani misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Roumani coming out on top.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roumani throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roumani thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Roumani misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Roumani throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Roumani.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roumani can do to turn this around?
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Roumani throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
And Romero counters with a quick kick to the body but Roumani blocks it.
Roumani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aquiles Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
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!
Roumani tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Roumani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roumani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roumani fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Roumani on that attempt.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roumani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Romero.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aquiles Romero dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roumani throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero throws a body punch but Roumani moves out of range.
Roumani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roumani looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roumani.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero lands with a kick to the temple. Roumani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roumani.
Roumani shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roumani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Roumani backing up. Roumani nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
Roumani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roumani. That did some damage!
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roumani throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Roumani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roumani throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Romero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roumani.#T2#
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roumani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roumani somewhat.
Roumani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roumani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumani.
Roumani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.#T3#
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Roumani throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.
Roumani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roumani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero tries to bum rush Roumani with a series of wild strikes but Roumani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roumani thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roumani throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
As Roumani looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Roumani just gets out of the way.
Roumani misses with a looping right.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Roumani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali Roumani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roumani lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roumani takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Roumani's torso.
Roumani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero throws a head kick but Roumani moves out of range.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Roumani tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Roumani's head.
Romero scores with a three punch combo!
Roumani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Romero.
Roumani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roumani just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to fight Nick Diaz in this weight class in this division!'.
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PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Roumani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roumani looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roumani throws out the jab.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Roumani didn't see that one coming.
Roumani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roumani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Roumani throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Roumani scores with a leg kick.
Roumani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Roumani throws a big shot that misses.
Roumani misses with a lunging right hand
and Roumani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roumani misses the shot to the body.
Roumani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Roumani against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roumani's efforts to push away.
Roumani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Roumani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Johnson keeps control of Roumani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roumani thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roumani.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Roumani shakes it off.
Roumani lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson scores with a jab. Roumani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roumani misses the jab.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Roumani seems unphased.
Roumani moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roumani! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Roumani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Roumani scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roumani on the side of the head.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roumani.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roumani's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Roumani manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Roumani tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Roumani ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Roumani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Roumani strikes.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roumani moves out of range of the strikes.
Roumani misses with a low kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a hook.#T3#
Roumani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roumani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Roumani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Roumani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roumani throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Roumani loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Roumani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roumani scrambles back to his feet.
Roumani misses with a leg kick.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Roumani is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roumani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roumani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roumani is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roumani.
Roumani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roumani on the side of the head.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Roumani misses the target.
Roumani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Roumani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roumani.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Roumani counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Roumani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roumani throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roumani seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson cracks the inside of Roumani's front leg.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roumani slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson jabs at Roumani's body.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roumani manages to avoid it.
Roumani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roumani punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roumani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Roumani throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roumani was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Roumani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Roumani shrugs it off.
Roumani throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Roumani slips under a jab.
Roumani scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roumani can do to turn this around?
Roumani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nick Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Roumani looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Roumani's shoulder, as Roumani tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roumani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roumani throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1##CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roumani misses with a hook.
Roumani lands a two punch combo.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Roumani in the body.
The crowd cheers as Roumani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws a hook but Roumani blocks it.
Roumani misses with a straight right.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Roumani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a hook but Roumani blocks it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Roumani moves out of range. #T2#
Roumani dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with a hook. Roumani ducked under it nicely.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roumani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson with a jab.
Roumani misses with a looping left.
Roumani missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Roumani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roumani swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Roumani looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to slow Roumani down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Johnson takes one on the button.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Roumani against the cage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roumani's elbow.
Roumani looking for a takedown.
Roumani is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Roumani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roumani. That did some damage!#CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roumani can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Roumani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Johnson postures up.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Roumani has wrist control.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roumani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Roumani throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Roumani is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roumani down.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson thumps Roumani with a low kick.
Roumani throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Roumani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Roumani ducks down to avoid it.
Roumani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Roumani.
Roumani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Roumani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roumani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roumani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a body punch but Roumani moves out of range.
Roumani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roumani throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Roumani thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Roumani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Roumani misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roumani moves away.
Roumani missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roumani throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roumani's head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roumani fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roumani misses with a straight left.
Roumani throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook. Roumani ducked under it nicely.
Roumani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Roumani down.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roumani.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Roumani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Roumani's shoulder, as Roumani tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Roumani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Roumani moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
A jab from Roumani misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roumani finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Roumani throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roumani loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson cracks Roumani with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roumani. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roumani throws a big shot that misses.
Roumani misses with a hook.#T3#
Johnson scores with the left hand. Roumani knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson swings for the body but Roumani moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roumani's calf.
Roumani throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roumani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Roumani. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Roumani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roumani's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a body punch but Roumani moves out of range.
Roumani tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Roumani blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Roumani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ali Roumani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roumani.#T4#
Roumani looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Roumani throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nick Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roumani misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
You can see that Roumani has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Roumani down.
Roumani moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Roumani throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Roumani misses.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roumani.
A telegraphed right hand from Roumani misses the target.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Roumani gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Roumani is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roumani down to the mat. Roumani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
After the fight, Nick Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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