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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 3572 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jrayden Johnson (ranked 4203 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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156 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrayden Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcidiacono gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arcidiacono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working Arcidiacono over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Arcidiacono is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson works over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is in close to Arcidiacono's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Arcidiacono's guard and throws a big left but Arcidiacono blocks it.
Arcidiacono 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.
Johnson stands up over Arcidiacono, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arcidiacono is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono maintains the clinch.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Arcidiacono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arcidiacono with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arcidiacono is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Arcidiacono pushes his legs off easily.
Arcidiacono drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arcidiacono jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson wants to stand but Arcidiacono is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcidiacono defends it easily.
Johnson is working an open guard so Arcidiacono takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono lands with a nice body kick.
Arcidiacono shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Arcidiacono's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arcidiacono!
Arcidiacono throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcidiacono lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arcidiacono was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcidiacono has wrist control.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving.
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Arcidiacono uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arcidiacono gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson distracts Arcidiacono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson cracks Arcidiacono with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jrayden Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arcidiacono throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jrayden Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arcidiacono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Arcidiacono had control of the position.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Arcidiacono looking for a sweep. Not yet Arcidiacono, not yet.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Arcidiacono keeps moving.
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 working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arcidiacono's head.
Arcidiacono looking for a sweep. Not yet Arcidiacono, not yet.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson works over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arcidiacono has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arcidiacono wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Arcidiacono working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Arcidiacono wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Arcidiacono is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson 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.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Arcidiacono's hands, connecting with Arcidiacono's forehead.
Johnson is looking for a kimura 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.
Johnson winds up and cracks Arcidiacono with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arcidiacono taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Arcidiacono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arcidiacono.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrayden Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Arcidiacono tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Arcidiacono shows good takedown defense.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working.
Arcidiacono is looking to escape.
Arcidiacono is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working Arcidiacono over with strikes.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arcidiacono tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Arcidiacono's hands, connecting with Arcidiacono's forehead.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arcidiacono wants to get back to his feet.
Arcidiacono has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson working over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound. Arcidiacono looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arcidiacono looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Arcidiacono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Arcidiacono is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcidiacono is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcidiacono gets full guard.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arcidiacono has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arcidiacono has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denzel Arcidiacono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Arcidiacono is rocked!
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Arcidiacono is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson distracts Arcidiacono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Jrayden Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jrayden Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jrayden Johnson!
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RATING
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