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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Estamin (ranked 4110 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Charile Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 298 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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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Estamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charile Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Estamin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Estamin actively working from the bottom here.
Estamin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estamin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estamin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estamin wants to control but Johnson passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Estamin!
Estamin is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estamin tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Estamin squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back!
Johnson punishes Estamin with strikes from the back mount.
Estamin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Estamin tries to break free.
Estamin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estamin avoids the strikes from Johnson.
You can see the frustration on Estamin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estamin fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estamin trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Estamin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is trying to stick to Estamin's back but Estamin is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Estamin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estamin being controlled here momentarily.
Estamin advances to half guard.
Estamin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Estamin eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Estamin is controlling well.
Estamin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Estamin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Estamin is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Estamin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estamin manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Estamin wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Estamin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Estamin wants to get back to full guard.
Estamin looking for submissions off his back.
Estamin is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Estamin is working away.
Estamin wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charile Johnson 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.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Estamin circles away.
Estamin tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson slips a straight right by Estamin.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Estamin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Estamin.
Estamin is rocked!
It looks like Tom Estamin has been cut.
Estamin wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Oh Estamin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estamin defends it nicely.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Estamin keeps it at a distance.
Estamin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs Estamin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estamin pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Estamin seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Estamin as he avoids it easily.
Estamin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Tom Estamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charile Johnson.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Estamin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Estamin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estamin looking to pass the guard.
Estamin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Estamin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estamin trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Estamin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Estamin is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Estamin keeps moving.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Estamin pushes him off.
Estamin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Estamin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estamin swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Estamin attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Estamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estamin slows down the pace here.
Estamin has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Estamin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Estamin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying active underneath Estamin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estamin is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Estamin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Estamin wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Estamin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estamin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Estamin.
Estamin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Estamin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Estamin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estamin.
Estamin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Estamin eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estamin.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Estamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Estamin throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Estamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Estamin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estamin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Estamin misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson blocks a jab.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Estamin takes it in his stride.
A jab from Estamin misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Estamin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Estamin down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Estamin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Estamin misses
and Johnson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Estamin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charile Johnson!
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hype
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