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MM1: The First Shot PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and that guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that that guy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Lazard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, that guy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazard shoots in for a takedown but guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
guy looks to land a combination but Lazard avoids it well.
Lazard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts guy as he jumps to the side.
Lazard blocks a jab.
guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Lazard misses with a takedown attempt - guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Lazard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazard throws a right and a left that guy avoids nicely.
Lazard throws the kick towards the body but guy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guy shoots for a takedown but Lazard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Lazard tries for a takedown but guy circles away easily
and guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazard has double underhooks.
Lazard ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lazard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
guy looking to pass the guard.
guy wants to get up but he can't break Lazard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lazard is trying to control the position but guy postures up.
guy throwing strikes but missing.
guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lazard is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
guy wants to get up but he can't break Lazard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lazard looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lazard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lazard misses with a takedown attempt - guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazard circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from guy. No joy for Lazard on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy leaves Lazard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lazard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazard tries for a takedown but guy circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lazard shoots in and drives through. guy sprawls well.
guy misses with a combination
and Lazard counters with a big head kick but guy shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lazard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lazard gets underhooks to prevent guy's takedown attempt.
guy jumps guard but Lazard stands there with guy around his waist. guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
guy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
guy tries to break free but Lazard pushes him back against the ropes.
guy is trying to break the clinch but Lazard is controlling him.
Lazard decides to pull guard.
guy wants to stand and escape but instead Lazard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lazard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lazard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from guy is defended easily by Lazard.
guy misses with a double jab
and Lazard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. guy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
guy misses with a combination
and Lazard counters with a big head kick but guy shrugs it off.
Lazard shoots in looking for a takedown. guy tries to sprawl out of it but Lazard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guy throws a right hand that Lazard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazard also avoids with ease.
guy throws a combination that misses
and Lazard counters with a big head kick but guy shrugs it off.
guy misses with a double jab
and Lazard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
guy misses with a two punch combination.
Lazard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Lazard with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
guy misses with a combination
and Lazard counters with a slapping leg kick.
guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Lazard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazard tries to keep at a distance but guy has taken the fight into the clinch.
guy digs a right hand underneath Lazard's ribcage. Lazard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
guy lands with a right to the head.
guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
guy working aggressively here.
Lazard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. guy smiles and moves away.
guy moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazard slaps away a takedown attempt from guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
guy scores with a one two! Lazard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
guy misses with a combination
and Lazard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four 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.
Lazard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lazard looks for a takedown but guy sprawls well.
guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lazard tries for a takedown but guy circles away easily
and guy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Lazard.
A left and a right from guy both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leon Lazard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Lazard closes this distance looking for a takedown but guy circles away.
Lazard clinches up against the ropes.
guy wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for guy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
guy can't break the clinch.
Lazard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
guy tries to throw a body punch but Lazard avoids it by throwing guy back against the cage.
guy wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazard won't allow it.
Lazard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
guy misses with a body shot
and Lazard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
guy throws a nice looking combination but Lazard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazard tries to pull guard but guy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Lazard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lazard can't get the takedown.
guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
guy tries to pull guard but Lazard holds him up against the ropes and eventually guy drops back down to his feet.
guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. guy smiles and moves away.
guy tries for a takedown but Lazard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
guy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazard tries to clinch
and guy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
guy throws a sloppy head kick and Lazard moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from guy.
that guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
guy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
guy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lazard's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from guy.
guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lazard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from guy.
Lazard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and guy counters with a left and a right that stings Lazard.
Lazard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Lazard circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from guy is defended easily by Lazard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lazard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling guy to counter with a crisp jab.
guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazard. Lazard gets slowly back to his feet.
guy misses with a takedown attempt - Lazard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
that guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
guy misses with a double jab
and Lazard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazard tries to pull guard but guy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lazard drops back down to his feet.
guy is trying to force a seperation but Lazard has the dominant position.
Leon Lazard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazard tries to pull guard but guy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lazard drops back down to his feet.
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 Leon Lazard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazard, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miles LeVere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiltzkin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solitaire Unraveling. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rumple Stiltzkin enters the ring!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Miles LeVere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rumple Stiltzkin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeVere throws a series of punches but Stiltzkin moves out of range.
Stiltzkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stiltzkin shoots in but LeVere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeVere is looking to clinch but Stiltzkin is avoiding it.
Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeVere as he avoids it easily.
LeVere feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
LeVere looking to pass the guard.
LeVere trying to control but Stiltzkin is working from the bottom.
Stiltzkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeVere has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stiltzkin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin seems keen to control LeVere's posture.
LeVere stopping the sweep attempt from Stiltzkin.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeVere avoids the head kick by Stiltzkin.
LeVere is looking to clinch but Stiltzkin is avoiding it.
LeVere gets caught flat footed, as Stiltzkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stiltzkin won't allow LeVere to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stiltzkin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stiltzkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stiltzkin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for LeVere to stand up.
LeVere shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stiltzkin is trying to maintain the position but LeVere is very close to passing his half guard.
Stiltzkin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stiltzkin wants to improve his position but LeVere is controlling well.
LeVere wants to free his trapped foot but Stiltzkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeVere trying to control the action but Stiltzkin is working from the bottom.
Stiltzkin trying to control but LeVere postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stiltzkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
LeVere is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin has control of an arm but LeVere manages to advance to Stiltzkin's back!
Stiltzkin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stiltzkin is refusing to be controlled, as LeVere sits in half guard.
Stiltzkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
LeVere is trying to control the action in half guard but Stiltzkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stiltzkin keeping hold of LeVere's head, controlling as best he can.
Stiltzkin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that round.
That's time! LeVere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stiltzkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stiltzkin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stiltzkin trying to control the position from guard on top but LeVere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVere is working an open guard so Stiltzkin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stiltzkin fails with the takedown
and LeVere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeVere misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVere tries to bum rush Stiltzkin with a series of wild strikes but Stiltzkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch up but LeVere circles away and keeps his distance.
Miles LeVere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeVere tries to clinch but Stiltzkin moves away
and Stiltzkin counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stiltzkin - that landed with a thud.
Stiltzkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. LeVere fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stiltzkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miles LeVere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumple Stiltzkin.
LeVere tries to clinch but Stiltzkin moves away
and Stiltzkin counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeVere gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LeVere's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LeVere is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stiltzkin, into his guard.
Stiltzkin keeping moving, preventing LeVere from controlling successfully.
Stiltzkin pulls LeVere in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Stiltzkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stiltzkin pulls LeVere in close to his closed guard and prevents LeVere from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stiltzkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
LeVere wants to get back to full guard.
Stiltzkin passes into side control, despite LeVere's attempt to control the position.
Stiltzkin stands up and beckons LeVere to his feet.
Stiltzkin is looking to clinch but LeVere is avoiding it.
Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown but LeVere shows good takedown defense.
Stiltzkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stiltzkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeVere avoids it really well and circles away.
LeVere tries to clinch but Stiltzkin moves away
and Stiltzkin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LeVere wants a takedown.
LeVere jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stiltzkin walks away with a smile on his face. LeVere gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LeVere gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles LeVere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiltzkin decides to stand and escape the position.
LeVere gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stiltzkin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiltzkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LeVere!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. LeVere is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. LeVere flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stiltzkin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind LeVere and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stiltzkin slips an arm under LeVere chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stiltzkin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stiltzkin is squeezing on LeVere like an anaconda would it's prey. LeVere fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumple Stiltzkin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neil Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Pheonix!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pheonix sprawls well. Pheonix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Pheonix has his takedown stuffed
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pheonix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pheonix dives on top into guard.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams has his feet on Pheonix's thighs here. He's pushed Pheonix off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pheonix screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Adams!
Neil Adams is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Night comes to the ring accompanied by Praise - Seven Dust. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Night!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Night as Johnson shoots in.
Donald Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Night defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Night swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Night looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Night is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Night works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is being controlled here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Night gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Night can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Night content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Night has taken his back.
Johnson trying to control the action but Night just sinks the hooks in.
Night trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
Night has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Night is cranking Johnson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Johnson! He's tightened the choke and Johnson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Night!
Frank Night is the new middleweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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