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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Faisal Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom has chosen Johnny Freedom as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faisal Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Freedom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Ali with a poor takedown
and Freedom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Freedom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali has his takedown stuffed
and Freedom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faisal Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freedom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ali blocks a head kick by Freedom.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Freedom misses with a body kick.
Freedom throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and Freedom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ali really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Freedom moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Freedom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Freedom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freedom pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ali can't get the takedown.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ali jumps guard but Freedom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Freedom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom scores a nice knee to the body.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali looking to stall.
Freedom lands an elbow inside.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ali avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
Ali jumps guard but Freedom stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freedom lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Freedom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Freedom crunches a lovely knee into Ali's ribcage.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Freedom lands an elbow inside.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Freedom has him pressed against the cage.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
Ali pushes off an throws an elbow but Freedom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freedom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freedom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Freedom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Freedom lands an elbow inside.
Freedom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Freedom crunches a lovely knee into Ali's ribcage.
Freedom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Freedom looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.
Freedom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Freedom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freedom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Freedom misses
and Ali counters with a three punch combo that has Freedom backing up. Freedom nods at Ali to acknowledge the strikes.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freedom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Freedom is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Faisal Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freedom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Freedom takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali jumps guard and drags Freedom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freedom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnny Freedom has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Freedom looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Freedom.
Freedom throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Freedom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freedom.
Johnny Freedom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Freedom stalling the fight.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
Freedom slowing the pace effectively.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Freedom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Freedom shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Faisal Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Freedom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freedom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faisal Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Freedom.
Freedom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freedom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Freedom crunches a lovely knee into Ali's ribcage.
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Freedom.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Freedom working Ali over with knees to the body.
Freedom lands an elbow inside.
Freedom landing knees to the body.
Freedom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom working Ali over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freedom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Freedom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Freedom tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freedom throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Freedom closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Freedom has him pressed against the cage.
Freedom working Ali over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freedom obliges.
Ali wants a takedown.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali being controlled against the cage.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those.
Freedom lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye.
Ali letting Freedom take a breather here.
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
Freedom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Freedom stalling.
Ali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freedom just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faisal Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freedom trying to land knees to the body.
Ali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Freedom, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
Freedom lands a nice elbow.
Freedom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freedom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Ali takes a knee to the side of the body.
Freedom lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Freedom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ali avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Freedom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
The referee calls for Freedom to work.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Freedom improves position.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
Freedom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freedom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Freedom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Freedom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Johnny Freedom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to take the fight to the mat but Freedom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Freedom walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Freedom darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Freedom lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those.
Faisal Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
Freedom lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Freedom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freedom 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Freedom!
A relieved looking Johnny Freedom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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