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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Awa Awa (ranked 4564 p4p, 4894 weight class) and Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awa Awa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Awa Awa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Jameson.
Jameson clinches up against the cage.
Awa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Awa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jameson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Awa drags the fight down to the ground.
Awa is breathing heavily.
Jameson trying to control but Awa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
Jameson is looking to work some ground and pound but Awa has wrist control.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Awa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jameson throws a strike but Awa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jameson controlling Awa's posture.
Awa postures up.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jameson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jameson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Awa manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Awa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Awa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Awa tries to get out of the position.
Awa being controlled here, momentarily.
Jameson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jameson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Awa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jameson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Jameson slips nicely into half guard.
Jameson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jameson slips a nice elbow through Awa's hands, connecting with Awa's forehead.
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson is nestled in close to Awa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jameson 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.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
Jameson winds up and cracks Awa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awa is looking to improve his position.
Jameson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Awa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jameson.
Jameson working Awa over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson is looking for a kimura here.
Awa taking some punishment here, with Jameson in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jameson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Awa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jameson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Awa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jameson trying to control the position but Awa is working away.
Jameson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameson cracks Awa with a big right hand but Awa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jameson working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Awa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jameson but great work by Awa.
Awa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jameson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Awa working away.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Awa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jameson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Jameson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jameson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jameson managing to control the position.
Awa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Awa to the mat! Awa manages to get full guard.
Jameson with a nice head shot there.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Awa keeps moving.
Jameson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson stands and throws Awa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jameson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Awa!
Jameson trying to control but Awa is having none of it.
Johnny Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jameson working Awa over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Jameson.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jameson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jameson tries to control but Awa wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jameson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jameson 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!
Jameson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Awa was covering up waiting for the punch and Jameson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Awa keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson postures up and lands a big shot to Awa's brow.
Jameson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Awa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jameson has managed to get both his arms back between Awa's legs - danger averted.
Jameson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson advances position into side control!
Jameson lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jameson scores with punches from side control.
Awa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jameson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Awa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Awa to see if he's OK.
Jameson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Awa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson scores with punches from side control.
Jameson cracks Awa with a big elbow.
Awa is rocked!
Jameson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Awa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Awa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jameson wants to control but Awa is keeping him busy.
Jameson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jameson working the head with strikes.
Awa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jameson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jameson wants to control but Awa is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awa is trying to control Jameson's posture but Jameson avoids it.
Jameson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jameson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Awa to see if he's OK.
Jameson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jameson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jameson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jameson working Awa over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a heavy elbow.
Jameson landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Jameson.
Jameson avoids the attempt from Awa to control.
Awa Awa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Awa hang on?
Jameson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Awa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson landing shots from mount.
Johnny Jameson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Awa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jameson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jameson!
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energy
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hype
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