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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cam Reid (ranked 4780 p4p, 4778 weight class) and Johnny WIlliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cam Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny WIlliams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIlliams throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Reid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming WIlliams to the mat! WIlliams manages to get full guard.
WIlliams working for a triangle but Reid defends it easily.
Reid content to stall in guard here.
WIlliams is trying to keep Reid in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid wants to control from the top but WIlliams keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlliams wants to get back to his feet but Reid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
WIlliams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
WIlliams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
WIlliams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reid drives through with a takedown into guard.
WIlliams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reid has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed WIlliams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Reid's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Reid just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
WIlliams is trying to stand back up.
Reid gets his hands free as WIlliams looks to control.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Reid.
Reid is punishing WIlliams with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy WIlliams right now.
Reid tightening his grip on WIlliams, looking for the choke.
Reid is hanging on to WIlliams's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reid lands strikes to the head.
Reid controls the position.
You can see the frustration on WIlliams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
WIlliams trying to control the position but Reid manages to sink in the hooks.
Reid is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at WIlliams. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
WIlliams wants to get back to his feet.
Reid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
WIlliams takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Reid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice combination there by WIlliams.
WIlliams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reid drives through with a takedown into guard.
WIlliams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reid is now in half guard.
Reid is looking to take a break and control but WIlliams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. WIlliams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WIlliams is looking for a sweep. Reid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlliams trying to control here.
Cam Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
WIlliams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reid.
WIlliams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reid controlling the action here.
Reid tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
WIlliams wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
WIlliams tries to clinch there but Reid circles away.
WIlliams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reid sprawls well. Reid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. WIlliams gets slowly back to his feet.
WIlliams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten WIlliams somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid rushes WIlliams and presses him up against the cage.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WIlliams can do to turn this around?
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
WIlliams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches WIlliams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
WIlliams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
WIlliams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reid's waist but Reid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing WIlliams off to one side.
Cam Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny WIlliams.
WIlliams is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. WIlliams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, WIlliams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reid wants to lay and pray for a moment but WIlliams keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
WIlliams throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Reid wants to stand but WIlliams is controlling his arm.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
WIlliams is trying to control Reid's posture but Reid avoids it.
Reid trying to control the action but WIlliams is working from the bottom.
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 Cam Reid will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
WIlliams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Reid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
WIlliams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reid tries to avoid it but WIlliams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reid to the ground. Reid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reid has closed the distance and engaged WIlliams in a clinch.
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid tries to clinch but WIlliams moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from WIlliams! But no joy.
Reid has a takedown stuffed.
WIlliams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reid with a body shot.
Reid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid is trying to work for a kimura but WIlliams is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid wants to stand up but WIlliams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Reid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and WIlliams defends it well.
Reid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
WIlliams pushes Reid off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Reid darts in looking for a takedown but WIlliams gets double underhooks and turns Reid into the cage.
Reid tries to move into range but WIlliams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
WIlliams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reid avoids it really well and circles away.
WIlliams misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for WIlliams.
Reid shoots for a double leg takedown but WIlliams sprawls well. He's pushed Reid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams has Reid up against the cage in a clinch.
WIlliams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from WIlliams.
Reid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reid trying to control the pace.
WIlliams tries to kick Reid off in order to stand up. Reid Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams struggling a bit here.
Reid wants to lay and pray for a moment but WIlliams keeps working.
WIlliams tries to buck Reid off but Reid is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
WIlliams manages to get back to half guard.
Johnny WIlliams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cam Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny WIlliams.
I think Reid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cam Reid!
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