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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jrayden Johnson (ranked 3354 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 6882 p4p, 0 weight class). Jrayden Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Denzel Arcidiacono's chin.
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrayden Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcidiacono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arcidiacono enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arcidiacono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Arcidiacono has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcidiacono looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcidiacono throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson stops Arcidiacono from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep but no luck.
Arcidiacono escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arcidiacono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Arcidiacono's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up over Arcidiacono, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson distracts Arcidiacono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to stand but Arcidiacono has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Arcidiacono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Arcidiacono is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson prevents Arcidiacono from standing back up.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Arcidiacono actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arcidiacono is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is keen to just control but Arcidiacono is a slippery customer.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arcidiacono has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arcidiacono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcidiacono is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arcidiacono on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arcidiacono is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Arcidiacono punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is nestled in close to Arcidiacono, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arcidiacono defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arcidiacono moves into full guard.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrayden Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arcidiacono stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jrayden Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono circles away.
Arcidiacono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Arcidiacono ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arcidiacono connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcidiacono can do to turn this around?
Arcidiacono moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jrayden Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Arcidiacono closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arcidiacono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arcidiacono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arcidiacono misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcidiacono is defended easily by Johnson.
Jrayden Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcidiacono lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Arcidiacono is keeping him busy.
Arcidiacono manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcidiacono missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcidiacono slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Arcidiacono not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jrayden Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arcidiacono is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arcidiacono has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Arcidiacono manages to pass to side control!
Arcidiacono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Arcidiacono decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcidiacono lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arcidiacono clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arcidiacono throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Arcidiacono uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Arcidiacono persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Arcidiacono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcidiacono dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Arcidiacono's head and hops out.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson has hold of one of Arcidiacono's legs. Arcidiacono is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arcidiacono is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Arcidiacono is retaining full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jrayden Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arcidiacono clinches up against the cage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson jumps guard but Arcidiacono stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arcidiacono gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jrayden Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcidiacono wants a takedown.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arcidiacono smiles and moves away.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Arcidiacono back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arcidiacono avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Arcidiacono around his waist. Arcidiacono gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Arcidiacono has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Arcidiacono won't allow it.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Arcidiacono decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arcidiacono lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcidiacono fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arcidiacono lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Arcidiacono manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Arcidiacono scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arcidiacono is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Arcidiacono can't handle though.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcidiacono defends it easily.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Arcidiacono throws a big elbow that misses.
Arcidiacono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arcidiacono has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arcidiacono is one step ahead there.
Arcidiacono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Arcidiacono wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Arcidiacono any problems.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Arcidiacono is having none of it.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arcidiacono's guard.
Arcidiacono trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Arcidiacono working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working.
Arcidiacono is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcidiacono regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Arcidiacono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arcidiacono has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Arcidiacono!
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