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Camp Wananaka Ep2 S1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pimba (ranked 2696 p4p, 3133 weight class) and JC Turner (ranked 295 p4p, 332 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pimba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Turner!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner 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.
 It looks like Javier Pimba has been cut.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Pimba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Pimba.
Pimba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pimba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pimba fails to land with a series of punches.
Pimba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pimba lands with a nice body punch.
A jab-cross combination lands for Pimba and sends Turner crashing to the mat! Pimba follows him down to the mat - Turner regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Turner is rocked!
 It looks like JC Turner has been cut.
Turner looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pimba with the ground and pound but Turner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turner is still in real trouble! Can Pimba finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pimba wants to stand and escape but instead Turner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Pimba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Pimba throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooh a lovely combination from Pimba sends Turner down but not out. Pimba dives into side control looking to finish.
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.
Pimba stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sloppy strikes from Pimba. Those never looked like landing.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pimba throws a big shot that misses.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Pimba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Javier Pimba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pimba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Pimba.
Pimba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Pimba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pimba throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Pimba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pimba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pimba throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pimba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Pimba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pimba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Turner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pimba.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Pimba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pimba. Those never looked like landing.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Turner looks to move away, Pimba throws a big counter combo but Turner just gets out of the way.
Turner digs a good body shot into Pimba's ribs.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pimba.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner tries to bum rush Pimba with a series of wild strikes but Pimba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pimba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pimba misses with a two punch combination.
Pimba throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pimba. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pimba.
Pimba throws a big shot that misses.
Pimba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pimba blocks a jab.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Pimba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Pimba.
Pimba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pimba throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Pimba thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pimba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Pimba does no damage.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pimba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pimba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner looks to land a combination but Pimba avoids it well.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Pimba. Those never looked like landing.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pimba misses with a few strikes there.
Pimba throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pimba throws out the jab.
Turner throws a right hand that Pimba ducks under and follows up with a left that Pimba also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Pimba. Those never looked like landing.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimba misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Pimba backing up. Pimba nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pimba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pimba tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner throws a one two combo.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pimba. Those never looked like landing.
Pimba misses with a hook to the body
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pimba misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
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 left and a right from Pimba both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Pimba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pimba throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Pimba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pimba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Javier Pimba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pimba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Pimba avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pimba lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pimba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Pimba.
Javier Pimba is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Pimba misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Pimba throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Pimba's defenses.
Pimba throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Turner throws a series of punches but Pimba avoids them all with ease.
Pimba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner blocks a jab.
Pimba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pimba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Pimba backing up. Pimba nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Pimba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Pimba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pimba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Pimba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Pimba misses.
Pimba lands an overhand right.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pimba at a distance.
Pimba misses with a double jab.
As Pimba backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Pimba manages to avoid it all.
Turner misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pimba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pimba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner throws a body punch but Pimba moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Javier Pimba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pimba scores with a jab to the body.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pimba.
Pimba punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Pimba.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pimba rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner sizes up Pimba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pimba.
Pimba misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimba just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pimba with a body shot.
Pimba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pimba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pimba.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pimba back to the ropes. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Pimba does no damage.
Pimba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Good shot there by Turner.
Pimba throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pimba circles away quickly and effectively.
Pimba lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Pimba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Pimba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimba fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch combination from Pimba misses.
Turner tries to bum rush Pimba with a series of wild strikes but Pimba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pimba swinging wildly here.
Pimba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pimba avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Pimba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pimba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pimba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pimba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Pimba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimba throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Pimba misses.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pimba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pimba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pimba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pimba misses with the combination.
Javier Pimba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner lands a nice hook to Pimba's body. Pimba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pimba swinging wildly here.
Pimba misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner jabs at Pimba's body.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Pimba counters with a two punch combo.
Turner misses with a combination
and Pimba counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pimba looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Pimba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Pimba avoids the body shot from Turner.
Pimba looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Pimba both land. Nice combination.
Pimba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner staying out of range there.
JC Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pimba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Pimba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pimba 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Pimba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Turner (ranked 5641 p4p, 2947 weight class) and Babeep Burnmegamedov (ranked 529 p4p, 329 weight class). Burnmegamedov has chosen Russia National Anthem as his entrance music. Babeep Burnmegamedov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Atticus Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Babeep Burnmegamedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burnmegamedov throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Burnmegamedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burnmegamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Burnmegamedov throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Burnmegamedov misses the shot to the body.
Burnmegamedov misses with a right hand
and Burnmegamedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burnmegamedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burnmegamedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Burnmegamedov there.
Burnmegamedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burnmegamedov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Turner defend it? Burnmegamedov steps over the head and cranks it - Turner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burnmegamedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Babeep Burnmegamedov!
A relieved looking Babeep Burnmegamedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Uchida (ranked 2267 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Keizo Kasai (ranked 260 p4p, 145 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigeru Uchida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keizo Kasai!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shigeru Uchida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uchida.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Uchida avoids nicely.
Uchida is looking to chop away at Kasai's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasai.
Uchida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kasai if he has to take too many more of those.
Uchida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
A head kick by Uchida misses
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uchida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchida.
Kasai's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kasai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uchida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasai tries to bum rush Uchida with a series of wild strikes but Uchida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uchida throws a sloppy head kick and Kasai moves out of range easily.
Kasai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kasai.
Uchida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uchida is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uchida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasai lands a glancing blow to the side of Uchida's head.
 Uchida is rocked!
Kasai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uchida on the side of the head.
Oh Uchida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uchida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchida. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uchida seems to have got his legs back now.
Uchida throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uchida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uchida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasai lands a left and a right that send Uchida crashing to the mat, dazed. Kasai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uchida get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Uchida stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Kasai runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fits Miz (ranked 2181 p4p, 3187 weight class) and Hinski Grang (ranked 295 p4p, 417 weight class). Miz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Uka Uka - Trippie Redd. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grang's choice of entrance music: JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grang pushes Miz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grang sprawls well initially but Miz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grang scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miz manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grang looks a forlorn figure.
Grang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miz.
Miz landing shots from mount.
Miz controlling his opponent.
Miz landing strikes from the mount and Grang is in trouble!
Miz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miz with a couple of short strikes.
Miz controlling from mount.
Grang is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Miz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grang really wants to buck Miz off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang is squirming around, avoiding Miz's attempts to control the action.
Miz landing strikes from the mount and Grang is in trouble!
Miz cracks Grang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Miz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miz scoring with punches from side control.
Grang tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Grang is trying to stand back up.
Miz wants to control but Grang is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grang is trying to stand back up.
Miz lands a shot to the head.
Grang is trying to get back to his feet but Miz has full control of the position and if anything, Grang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grang is defending well though. Miz let's go of the attempt for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miz lands punches and elbows.
Miz controlling from the back.
Grang is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Miz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grang did well to prevent Miz getting side control.
Grang tries to kick Miz off but Miz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miz is trying to control the action in half guard but Grang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miz working Grang over with strikes.
Grang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miz.
Miz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grang is trying to stand.
Grang is refusing to be controlled, as Miz sits in half guard.
Grang wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Miz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miz is trying to control. Grang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miz trying to pass the guard but Grang defending well.
Grang pushes Miz off looking to stand but Miz dives back in and keeps control.
Grang is defending against the submission attempts here by Miz.
Grang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miz trying to control the action but Grang is working from the bottom.
Miz controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grang kicks off Miz and gets to his feet.
Miz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grang sneaks out the side door and pushes Miz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miz shoots in and bounces Grang off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fits Miz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grang wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Miz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grang is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miz lands a nice short elbow.
Miz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miz trying to control from half guard but Grang is working away.
Grang wants to get back to his feet.
Grang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grang is not content to let Miz control the position.
Grang bucks up and tries to throw Miz off but instead Miz has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang trying to get back to his feet but Miz is in full control for now.
Grang staying busy and making it hard for Miz to control.
Miz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grang trying to get back to his feet but Miz is in full control for now.
Miz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Miz is looking for the choke from the back position but Grang is controlling his hands well.
Grang showing good submission defense here.
Grang trying to get back to his feet but Miz is in full control for now.
Miz is looking to control Grang but Grang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grang is trying to get back to his feet but Miz has full control of the position and if anything, Grang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miz controlling the positon.
Miz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Grang is doing well to defend. Miz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Grang is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fits Miz!
Fits Miz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Mangan (ranked 6343 p4p, 5402 weight class) and Alak Mouskal (ranked 436 p4p, 401 weight class). Mangan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Xie hua piao piao. Alak Mouskal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr Mangan's chin.
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Mangan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alak Mouskal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangan shoots in but no luck this time.
Mangan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mangan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mouskal tries to clinch but Mangan is having none of it.
Mouskal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mangan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mouskal somewhat.
Mangan fails to land the takedown.
Mouskal stuffs the takedown attempt from Mangan. Mangan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mouskal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Mangan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouskal misses with a low kick as Mangan jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouskal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangan tries to avoid it but Mouskal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangan to the ground. Mangan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mr Mangan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouskal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mouskal.
Mouskal tries to counter with a clinch but Mangan shakes him off and moves away.
Mouskal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mangan defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangan avoids the head kick by Mouskal.
Mouskal fails with the takedown.
Mangan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mouskal.
Mouskal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mangan.
Mouskal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mouskal can't get the takedown.
Mouskal manages to pull guard.
Mangan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mouskal is trying to control the position but Mangan postures up.
Mouskal pulls Mangan in to control the position.
Mouskal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mouskal 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal is trying to control. Mangan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mouskal trying to mount his opponent but Mangan defends it.
Mangan is staying active underneath Mouskal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mangan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mouskal on the ground.
Mouskal thows a huge punch but Mangan dodges it nicely.
Mouskal wants to take a breather but Mangan is having none of it.
Mouskal wants to stand up but Mangan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal moves into full mount! Mangan won't be happy about that!
Mouskal throwing strikes here but Mangan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
Mouskal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mouskal misses with a head shot.
Mouskal controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal has hold of Mangan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mangan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mouskal wants to control the pace but Mangan is squirming around nicely.
Mangan blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Mouskal there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mouskal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangan is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Mouskal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mouskal moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouskal can't get the takedown.
Mouskal jumps guard and drags Mangan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mouskal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mouskal wants to sweep but no luck.
Mangan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mangan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangan stopping the sweep attempt from Mouskal.
Mouskal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mangan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouskal is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mouskal is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mouskal trying to control but Mangan is working from the bottom.
Mouskal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mouskal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two 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.
Mouskal wants to stand but Mangan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mangan being controlled here, momentarily.
Mangan keeping moving, preventing Mouskal from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mouskal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal looks for a takedown but Mangan sprawls well.
Mouskal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouskal.
Mouskal digs a good body shot into Mangan's ribs.
Mangan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mr Mangan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alak Mouskal.
Mangan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mouskal.
Mouskal throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mouskal. Those never looked like landing.
Mouskal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal looks for the body kick but Mangan saw that one coming.
Mangan shoots in for a takedown but Mouskal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouskal moves in looking to clinch but Mangan pushes him off.
Mouskal shoots in for a takedown but Mangan shows good takedown defense.
Mouskal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangan misses with a double jab.
Mangan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mr Mangan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouskal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mouskal or perhaps it was just good defense by Mangan, which made it look bad.
It looked like Mangan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouskal as he avoids it easily.
Mangan backing away here, and Mouskal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mouskal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangan is out of range and Mouskal settles back down.
Mangan moves out of range of the body kick from Mouskal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Mouskal 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! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Mangan. Those never looked like landing.
Mouskal throws a sloppy head kick and Mangan moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mangan as Mouskal shoots in.
Mangan shoots in looking for a takedown. Mouskal tries to sprawl out of it but Mangan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mouskal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mouskal throws a body kick that misses.
Mouskal shoots in but Mangan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouskal moves in looking to clinch but Mangan pushes him off.
Mouskal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mangan circles away.
Mr Mangan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alak Mouskal.
Mouskal shoots in but Mangan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangan misses with a takedown attempt - Mouskal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mouskal with the counter takedown but Mangan avoids it easily.
Mouskal misses with a two punch combination.
As Mouskal looks to move away, Mangan throws a big counter combo but Mouskal just gets out of the way.
Mouskal shoots for a takedown but Mangan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mouskal misses with a head kick.
Mangan misses with the combination.
Mouskal with the counter takedown but Mangan avoids it easily.
Mouskal tries to clinch up but Mangan circles away and keeps his distance.
Mouskal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangan tries to bum rush Mouskal with a series of wild strikes but Mouskal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouskal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mouskal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal misses with a takedown attempt - Mangan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mouskal defends well and Mangan ends up having to push Mouskal into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mangan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouskal just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mouskal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouskal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mouskal wants to clinch up but Mangan keeps it at a distance.
Mouskal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mangan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangan fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mangan circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Mangan as Mouskal shoots in.
Mangan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouskal swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Mangan misses.
Mangan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mouskal.
Mangan lands a jab-cross combination.
Mouskal shoots in for a takedown but Mangan shows good takedown defense.
Mangan appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Mangan with that takedown attempt.
Mouskal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mouskal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal slaps away a takedown attempt from Mangan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mouskal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mr Mangan is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouskal.
Mouskal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouskal as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouskal.
Mouskal throws a low kick but Mangan avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouskal misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mouskal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Mangan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mouskal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alak Mouskal!
Mr Mangan spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah thats hot, thats hot'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tubo Leo (ranked 3616 p4p, 3803 weight class) and Lester Neich (ranked 313 p4p, 324 weight class). Tubo Leo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147
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145
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tubo Leo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester Neich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leo dives in and grabs Neich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neich pushes down on Leo's head and hops out.
Neich lands a slapping body shot.
Leo shoots and misses
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Neich. No joy for Leo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubo Leo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neich thuds a left hand into Leo's body.
Leo tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Leo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Neich has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leo is rocked!
Neich throws a right hand that Leo ducks under and follows up with a left that Leo also avoids with ease.
Oh Leo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich throws an overhand right that drops Leo like a sack of potatoes! Neich dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Johnson (ranked 4066 p4p, 6076 weight class) and Uestus Johnston (ranked 429 p4p, 552 weight class). Johnson comes to the ring accompanied by Padoru. Johnston has chosen Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz as his entrance music. Uestus Johnston has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bill Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnston is looking for a sweep.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnston to his feet.
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Johnston sprawls well.
Johnston works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Johnston.
Johnston lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnston.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Johnston does it's job there.
Nice shot by Johnston.
Johnston scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson darts in and clinches Johnston up against the ropes.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnston tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Johnston.
Johnston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson wants to clinch.
As Johnson backs off Johnston throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Johnston takes it in his stride.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnston is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Johnston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnston has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.
Johnston seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Johnston had a free shot at his head there.
Johnston scores with a body shot.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Johnston.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
Johnston jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uestus Johnston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnston throws out a powerful jab.
Johnston connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Johnston.
Johnston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a right hand
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Bill Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnston stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnston scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnston scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Uestus Johnston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Johnston.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Johnston counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Johnston does it's job there.
Johnston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnston lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston throws a shot to the body.
Johnston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Johnston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Johnston finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
A lazy left from Johnston finds it's target.
We've been informed that Johnston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Johnston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnston lands with a good body shot.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Johnston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnston sprawls well. Johnston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uestus Johnston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Johnston.
Johnston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnston counters with a two punch combo.
Johnston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston lands a body shot.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Johnston.
Johnston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Johnston counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Johnston to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uestus Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnston scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Johnston.
Johnston scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Johnston.
Johnston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnston.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnston scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Johnston counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnston as he avoids it easily.
Johnston scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston lands a head shot.
Johnston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Johnston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnston there.
Johnston dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnston with a jab.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson closes the distance but Johnston moves to the side
and Johnston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uestus Johnston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uestus Johnston!
Bill Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK YOU HOE'.
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