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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar Titts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Apanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caesar Titts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titts tries to close the distance and clinch but Apanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apanson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Titts misses with a low kick.
Apanson closes the distance and clinches.
Apanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apanson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Caesar Titts has been cut.
Apanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Titts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Titts throwing strikes but missing.
Titts throwing strikes but missing.
Titts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apanson wants to stand and escape but Titts is having none of it.
Titts scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titts looking to pass the guard.
Titts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Titts wants to pass the guard but Apanson is keeping the position.
Titts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apanson wants to stand and escape but Titts is having none of it.
Apanson wants to sweep here but Titts controlling him for the moment.
Apanson keeping full guard, as Titts tries to pass.
Titts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Apanson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson is working hard here to advance position.
Apanson taking a bit of punishment here - Titts scoring with strikes.
Titts throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Apanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Titts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apanson defending well though.
Titts seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Apanson has recovered full guard.
Titts looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Titts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apanson wriggles free and stands up.
Titts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apanson misses with a head kick.
Apanson misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Titts circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Titts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Titts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Titts tries to avoid it but Apanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Titts to the ground. Titts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johan Apanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Titts is fending him off so far but Apanson persists. Nope, Titts circles away and we're back to standing.
Apanson shoots in for a takedown but Titts shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Apanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apanson is breathing heavily.
Apanson throws a right hand that Titts ducks under and follows up with a left that Titts also avoids with ease.
Apanson has a takedown stuffed.
Apanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Apanson does no damage.
Apanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Apanson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caesar Titts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caesar Titts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Titts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titts moves out of range as Apanson throws a body kick.
Apanson is looking to clinch but Titts is avoiding it.
Apanson misses with a takedown
and Titts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Apanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apanson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Titts shoots in looking for a takedown. Apanson tries to sprawl out of it but Titts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Titts leaves Apanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johan Apanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Apanson is trying to defend but Titts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Titts stops Apanson from getting back to his feet.
Apanson is trying to control but can't.
Apanson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Titts is on him like a limpet, forcing Apanson back against the cage.
Apanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Titts misses.
Titts avoids the head kick by Apanson.
Titts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Titts avoids the head kick by Apanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Titts stuffs the takedown attempt from Apanson. Apanson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Apanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apanson throws an overhand right that lands on Titts's shoulder, as Titts tries to avoid the shot.
Apanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Titts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apanson tries for a takedown but Titts circles away easily
and Titts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Titts is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Apanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Titts throws an elbow but misses.
Titts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apanson goes for a takedown attempt but Titts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Apanson gets caught flat footed, as Titts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titts stopping the sweep attempt from Apanson.
My spies in Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform me that Titts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Titts is pushing down on Apanson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Titts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caesar Titts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Titts is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Titts throws an elbow that misses. Apanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Titts's guard. Nice move by Apanson!
Apanson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Apanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Titts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Titts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Apanson wants to control from the top but Titts keeps moving.
Titts wants to sweep here but Apanson controlling him for the moment.
Apanson trying to control but Titts is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Apanson content to stall in guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titts working for a triangle but Apanson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apanson wants to pass the guard but Titts is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Apanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caesar Titts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Apanson misses with a head kick.
Apanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Titts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apanson tries for a takedown but Titts manages to get underhooks.
Titts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Titts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Titts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Apanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Titts tries to stall but Apanson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apanson tightens his grip and picks Titts up, before dumping him to the ground. Titts manages to land in guard.
Titts keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Titts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Titts's head.
Titts is looking for a triangle but Apanson pushes his legs off easily.
Titts wants to sweep here but Apanson controlling him for the moment.
Apanson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Titts's head.
Apanson wants to control from the top but Titts keeps moving.
Apanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Titts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Apanson lands a couple of elbows.
Titts is looking for a triangle but Apanson pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson wants to pass the guard but Titts is keeping the position.
Titts keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Apanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Titts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apanson has managed to get both his arms back between Titts's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apanson is in close to Titts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Titts being controlled here, momentarily.
Titts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apanson postures up and lands a big shot to Titts's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Titts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apanson landing with the ground and pound.
Apanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Titts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apanson controls the pace.
Apanson postures up and lands a big shot to Titts's brow.
Titts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Apanson lands a couple of digs.
Apanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Titts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson landing with the ground and pound.
Apanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apanson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Titts's head.
Titts is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Titts is still in real trouble! Can Apanson finish him?
Titts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apanson pushing down on Titts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Titts seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Titts is looking for a sweep. Apanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Titts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Apanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Titts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Apanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Apanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Johan Apanson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Johan Apanson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Johan Apanson!
Johan Apanson wins by unanimous decision!
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