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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abby Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abby Austin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abby Austin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonnie Boardwalk! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boardwalk. Austin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Austin throws a series of punches but Boardwalk moves out of range. Boardwalk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Austin. That one must have hurt. Austin throws a right and a left that Boardwalk avoids nicely. Austin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Austin misses with a head kick.
Boardwalk blocks a leg kick. Austin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Austin scores with a head kick. Boardwalk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A chopping leg kick lands by Austin. Austin tries to land a leg kick but Boardwalk saw it coming and moves away.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Abby Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Austin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boardwalk moves out of range as Austin strikes. Boardwalk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin throws a head kick that misses. Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boardwalk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Austin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boardwalk is in Austin's guard. Boardwalk throws a big right hand that misses. Boardwalk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Boardwalk lands a couple of decent looking shots. Boardwalk works over Austin with some ground and pound from guard. Boardwalk landing some decent shots from guard. Boardwalk throwing strikes but missing. Boardwalk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boardwalk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boardwalk lands a couple of elbows. Boardwalk pushes down on Austin's leg and manages to get into half guard. Boardwalk lands strikes from half guard. Boardwalk slows the pace down in half guard. Austin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boardwalk scores with a couple of nice shots. Boardwalk 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boardwalk is figuring out what he wants to do next. Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position. Boardwalk works his foot free and advances to mount. Boardwalk landing strikes, looking to finish! Boardwalk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Austin?
Boardwalk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Austin?
Austin is trying to stand up. Boardwalk breaks from Austin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You get the feeling that Austin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boardwalk landing strikes from the mount and Austin is in trouble! Boardwalk with good strikes from the mount here! Boardwalk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boardwalk landing strikes from the mount and Austin is in trouble! Boardwalk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boardwalk landing strikes from the mount and Austin is in trouble! Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boardwalk on the ground. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Austin is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Boardwalk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Boardwalk breaks from Austin's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Boardwalk dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Austin. Boardwalk blocks a head kick by Austin.
Boardwalk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Austin napping and manages to drive through into side control! Austin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Boardwalk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Boardwalk wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy. Boardwalk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Austin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Austin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Austin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boardwalk lands a decent elbow from side control. Jonnie Boardwalk has got the better of the ground game so far. Boardwalk just content to control the position. Boardwalk working the ground and pound. Boardwalk scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boardwalk is chipping away with strikes.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working. Boardwalk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Austin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Boardwalk scores with a couple of short elbows. Austin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Austin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Boardwalk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Austin some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boardwalk lands an elbow. Boardwalk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Austin pushes Boardwalk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boardwalk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Austin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Austin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Boardwalk landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Austin tries to escape but Boardwalk is in control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boardwalk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Boardwalk in side control lands a decent elbow. Boardwalk scores with a couple of short elbows. Boardwalk scoring with punches and elbows. Boardwalk lands a few punches from side control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boardwalk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Austin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Austin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Boardwalk 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! And we move into the final round!
Crunch! Austin slams his shin into Boardwalk's torso. Austin misses with the combination.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Abby Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boardwalk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Austin throws a half hearted mid kick. Boardwalk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Austin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boardwalk is in Austin's guard. Austin wants to stand up but Boardwalk is controlling him. Boardwalk looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Austin wants to get back to his feet but Boardwalk passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boardwalk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Boardwalk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Boardwalk working over Austin with some ground and pound. Austin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boardwalk drops an elbow to the side of Austin's head. Boardwalk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boardwalk scoring with strikes to the body and head. Boardwalk winds up and cracks Austin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Austin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boardwalk scores with a couple of nice shots. Austin tries to kick Boardwalk off but Boardwalk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Boardwalk lands strikes from half guard. Austin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boardwalk slows the pace down in half guard. Ground and pound from Boardwalk.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boardwalk lands strikes from half guard. Boardwalk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Boardwalk there. Boardwalk moves into full mount! Austin won't be happy about that! Austin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jonnie Boardwalk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boardwalk looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boardwalk landing strikes, looking to finish! Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Austin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Boardwalk lands a big shot there that rocks Austin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boardwalk lands a big shot there that rocks Austin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boardwalk lands a big shot there that rocks Austin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Abby Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boardwalk landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonnie Boardwalk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Boardwalk 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonnie Boardwalk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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