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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 19354 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Boy Cojuangco (ranked 4790 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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200 cm
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220 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hemfsford Jowars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Boy Cojuangco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cojuangco shoots in looking for a takedown. Jowars tries to sprawl out of it but Cojuangco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jowars manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cojuangco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jowars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cojuangco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cojuangco with a poor takedown
and Jowars counters by clinching up.
Cojuangco throws a punch but it's blocked by Jowars.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jowars jumps guard.
Jowars has Cojuangco pulled in close to control his posture.
Cojuangco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Cojuangco from controlling successfully.
Jowars manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cojuangco manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jowars seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jowars has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cojuangco is adopting a defensive guard.
Jowars slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cojuangco controlling the position.
Cojuangco 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.
Jowars controlling from the top position.
Cojuangco is pulling down on Jowars's head to control his posture.
Cojuangco looking to control.
Jowars tries to free his leg and advance position but Cojuangco is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jowars content to stall in guard here.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cojuangco is adopting a defensive guard.
Jowars showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jowars advances to half guard.
Jowars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco controlling the position for now.
Cojuangco trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Cojuangco is looking for a sweep. Jowars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jowars wants to pass the guard but Cojuangco is defending well.
Jowars content to control rather than advance.
Cojuangco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jowars's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jowars stalling.
Cojuangco moves into full guard.
Cojuangco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jowars is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jowars postures up.
Jowars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cojuangco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jowars showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cojuangco is trying to keep Jowars in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cojuangco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jowars as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemfsford Jowars dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Jowars misses.
Cojuangco dives in for a single leg takedown but Jowars sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jowars shoots in for a double leg but Cojuangco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cojuangco is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cojuangco shoots in and drives through. Jowars sprawls well.
Jowars appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cojuangco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hemfsford Jowars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Boy Cojuangco.
Cojuangco fails to land the takedown.
Jowars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cojuangco manages to circle out of the way.
Jowars throws a nice looking combination but Cojuangco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cojuangco or perhaps it was just good defense by Jowars, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cojuangco.
Jowars gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco is looking for a sweep.
Jowars is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cojuangco's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cojuangco regains half guard.
Jowars is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cojuangco trying to control here.
Jowars uses his free foot to push down on Cojuangco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cojuangco.
Cojuangco is desperately trying to improve his position but Jowars has a good base and remains in mount.
Cojuangco tries to hold on but Jowars postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jowars looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jowars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cojuangco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cojuangco is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jowars is staying active.
Jowars sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cojuangco is trying to escape the mount.
Cojuangco keeps trying to improve his position.
Jowars seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cojuangco is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controlling the pace for now.
Cojuangco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cojuangco is working to get back to half guard.
Cojuangco tries to hold on but Jowars postures up.
Jowars controlling the pace for now.
Cojuangco tries to lock up and control but Jowars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jowars content just to control the position here.
Cojuangco is looking to get to half guard.
Jowars controlling from the full mount.
Jowars seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cojuangco for as long as he can get away with.
Jowars is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cojuangco can do to turn this around?
Jowars wants to take his opponent's back but Cojuangco doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content just to control the position here.
Cojuangco is looking to get to half guard.
Cojuangco tries to hold on but Jowars postures up.
Jowars sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cojuangco wants to control but Jowars is having none of it.
Hemfsford Jowars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cojuangco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jowars tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cojuangco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemfsford Jowars dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cojuangco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jowars defends well and Cojuangco ends up having to push Jowars into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jowars feinted with a counter takedown.
Jowars throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cojuangco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jowars pinned against the cage. Jowars gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jowars closes the distance and clinches up with Cojuangco, looking for a takedown. Jowars pushes Cojuangco against the cage but Cojuangco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jowars drives through and clinches with Cojuangco against the cage.
Jowars lands a takedown into guard.
Cojuangco trying to keep a closed guard but Jowars is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cojuangco has control of Jowars's left arm, preventing Jowars from doing any damage.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jowars controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cojuangco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jowars looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cojuangco looking to control.
Jowars controlling from the top position.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cojuangco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jowars manages to get himself to full guard.
Jowars is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Cojuangco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jowars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cojuangco wants to pass the guard but Jowars is keeping the position.
Jowars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cojuangco passes Jowars's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cojuangco wants to pass the guard but Jowars is defending well.
Jowars wants to get back to full guard.
Jowars controlling the position well.
Jowars is trying to get back to full guard.
Jowars is in trouble now - Cojuangco has advanced to mount!
Jowars tries to hold on but Cojuangco postures up.
Jowars is squirming around, avoiding Cojuangco's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jowars tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cojuangco controlling the position easily from mount.
Jowars really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cojuangco seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jowars is holding on tight.
Jowars wants to control but Cojuangco is having none of it.
Jowars is looking to get to half guard.
Jowars is squirming around, avoiding Cojuangco's attempts to control the action.
Jowars slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cojuangco is looking to advance position but Jowars won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco controlling the action here.
Jowars is looking for a sweep. Cojuangco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jowars is staying active underneath Cojuangco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jowars trying to control from the bottom.
Cojuangco wants to take a breather but Jowars is having none of it.
Cojuangco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars is controlling Cojuangco's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jowars moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tony Boy Cojuangco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemfsford Jowars is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Cojuangco from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Boy Cojuangco.
Well Jowars has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemfsford Jowars!
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FIGHT
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