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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny TheRotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel has chosen Imma Do It as his entrance music. Johnny TheRotten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny TheRotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samuel lands in his opponent's guard.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
TheRotten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TheRotten has momentary wrist control but Samuel slips an elbow through the middle.
Samuel thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but TheRotten blocks nicely.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuel landing with the ground and pound.
TheRotten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samuel's guard.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but TheRotten is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TheRotten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to stand and escape but TheRotten is having none of it.
TheRotten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuel is keeping the position for now.
Samuel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Samuel or perhaps it was just good defense by TheRotten which made him look bad.
Samuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheRotten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel has a takedown stuffed.
TheRotten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TheRotten tries to clinch there but Samuel circles away.
TheRotten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
TheRotten misses with a takedown attempt
and Samuel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in TheRotten's guard now.
TheRotten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TheRotten wants to stand up but Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel is working TheRotten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throws a strike but TheRotten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
TheRotten wants to get up but he can't break Samuel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
TheRotten trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel kicks TheRotten off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel 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.
TheRotten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches TheRotten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Samuel misses with the ground and pound.
Samuel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
TheRotten gets back to half guard.
Samuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
TheRotten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Samuel scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
TheRotten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samuel prevents TheRotten from standing back up.
TheRotten wants to control but Samuel is keeping busy.
Samuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
TheRotten gets full guard.
Samuel works over TheRotten with some ground and pound from 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.
TheRotten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
TheRotten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George Samuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuel thows a big elbow that misses.
TheRotten is trying to control the position but Samuel postures up.
TheRotten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samuel manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to stand and escape but TheRotten is having none of it.
Samuel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
TheRotten jumps guard but Samuel stands there with TheRotten around his waist. TheRotten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samuel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samuel moves out of range of the strikes.
TheRotten lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Samuel is breathing heavily.
Samuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheRotten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnny TheRotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Samuel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samuel.
Samuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
TheRotten lands a glancing blow to the side of Samuel's head.
TheRotten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuel manages to avoid it.
Samuel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. TheRotten is trying to defend but Samuel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
TheRotten regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel 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!
TheRotten closes the distance but Samuel moves to the side
and Samuel counters with a shoot takedown. TheRotten fights it but they end up in guard.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samuel won't allow TheRotten to get back to his feet.
Samuel throws and elbow that misses. TheRotten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samuel's guard. Nice move by TheRotten!
Samuel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Samuel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Samuel manages to end up in side control.
Samuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samuel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRotten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Samuel in side control, throwing shots but TheRotten defends.
Samuel prevents TheRotten from escaping the position.
Samuel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Samuel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
TheRotten tries to bench press Samuel off him but Samuel keeps the position.
Samuel landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel lands a few punches from side control.
TheRotten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Samuel advances to full mount.
Samuel scoring with strikes but TheRotten is staying in there.
Samuel dominating with strikes here.
Samuel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Samuel.
Samuel lands with some strikes.
TheRotten sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Samuel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TheRotten's head.
Samuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
TheRotten tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheRotten trying to control here.
TheRotten tries to kick Samuel off but Samuel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnny TheRotten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Samuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Samuel there.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Samuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samuel 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Samuel!
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hype
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