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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Oddie (ranked 5255 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny America (ranked 22213 p4p, 0 weight class). Oddie comes into the arena with Wild Thing blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Oddie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny America !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
America lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oddie at a distance.
Oddie throws a looping overhand right but America ducks down to avoid it.
Oddie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before America has time to react.
Oddie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
America tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oddie.
Oddie swats away the attempt to clinch by America .
Oddie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
America slips a straight right by Oddie.
America throws a head kick but Oddie moves out of range.
America doesn't manage to clinch there - Oddie circles away.
America lands a leg kick that knocks Oddie off balance momentarily.
Oddie scores with a body shot.
Oddie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
America 's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on America 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of America 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oddie is looking to land body kicks.
America steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oddie.
America avoids the head kick by Oddie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oddie.
America misses with an uppercut
and Oddie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oddie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
America avoids the head kick by Oddie.
America steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oddie.
Oddie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits America s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
America on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
America fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oddie checks it well.
America is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oddie lands with an uppercut that bounces America off the cage and back into range.
America closes the distance but Oddie moves to the side
enabling Oddie to counter with a crisp jab.
America scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
America is looking to clinch.
America misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Oddie's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
America throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnny America seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
America wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
America tries to clinch there but Oddie circles away.
America throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
America takes a swing at Oddie's ribcage but misses.
America is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oddie rather than just go for the knockout.
Oddie misses with a body shot.
America moves into the clinch.
America misses with a punch to the body.
Oddie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oddie tries to pull guard but America won't allow it.
Oddie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oddie tries to break the clinch but America is controlling the position.
America struggles to land a body shot inside as Oddie controls his hands.
America lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oddie.
Oddie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but America has him pressed against the cage.
America tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oddie's elbow.
A short right from Oddie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
America goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
America lands a body punch.
America lands a right hand.
America working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oddie misses with a hook from the clinch.
America taking a breather.
America with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oddie is looking to break free of the clinch but America has double underhooks.
Oddie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
America misses with the head strike.
Oddie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
America tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oddie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Oddie does it's job there.
America digs a good hook to Oddie's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddie misses with a head kick.
America steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oddie.
America tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oddie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oddie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oddie scores with a leg kick.
America throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
America drives through and clinches with Oddie against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
America tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oddie's elbow.
Oddie dodges an elbow strike from America .
Oddie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
America lands a nice shot to the body.
Oddie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. America smiles and moves away.
America fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
America tries to clinch but Oddie is having none of it.
Oddie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oddie scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Oddie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oddie avoids the body shot from America .
America tries to clinch up but Oddie circles away and keeps his distance.
America moves in looking to clinch but Oddie pushes him off.
Oddie misses with a straight right.
Oddie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that America can do to turn this around?
A big right from America misses.
Oddie feinted with a counter takedown.
Oddie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to America 's calf.
Oddie throws a low kick, looking for America 's leg but America calmly moves out of range.
A jab from America finds it's way through Oddie's defenses.
Oddie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oddie lands with a hook. America tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
America throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
America on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
America moves in looking to clinch but Oddie pushes him off.
Oddie scores with a hook to the body. America takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oddie tries a head kick but it misses.
America darts in trying to clinch
letting Oddie counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
America drives through and clinches with Oddie against the cage.
Oddie misses with a hook from the clinch.
America doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
America lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Oddie fails to land.
Oddie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oddie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oddie misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Oddie.
Oddie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, America just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oddie's brow.
Oddie just leaning against America , taking a breather.
America working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
America lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
America pushes off an throws an elbow but Oddie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
America throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
America blocks an uppercut.
A short right from America .
A short uppercut from America .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oddie struggles to land a body shot inside as America controls his hands.
Oddie tries to pull guard but America forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oddie blocks an elbow strike from America .
America lands with a right to the head.
Oddie throws a head punch that misses.
America tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oddie's elbow.
Oddie avoids the elbow strike from America , against the cage.
America has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oddie after a bit of a struggle.
America tries to throw a body punch but Oddie avoids it by throwing America back against the cage.
America misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
America throws a punch but it's blocked by Oddie.
America using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oddie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, America throws an elbow but misses.
Oddie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
America tries to work over Oddie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
America lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
America misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Oddie scores with a nice short uppercut.
America misses with a short punch on the inside.
America softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oddie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
America swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oddie working aggressively here.
Oddie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
America takes a shot to the head.
Oddie blocks an uppercut.
Oddie misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
America doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oddie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oddie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
America trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as America accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oddie trying to keep a closed guard but America is proving a slippery customer.
Oddie is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny America will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oddie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bill Oddie is winning the standup battle so far.
America tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oddie scores with a hook.
America moves in looking to clinch but Oddie pushes him off.
America tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from America misses.
America doesn't manage to clinch there - Oddie circles away.
Oddie thinks about countering with a body kick.
That kick from Oddie tenderised America 's leg. America is trying to keep his angry face on.
America attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oddie doesn't manage to clinch there - America circles away.
America tries to close the distance and clinch but Oddie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oddie.
America tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
America misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Oddie was looking to counter with a kick there.
America misses with a hook.
Oddie feinted with a counter takedown.
America tries to clinch but Oddie moves out of range.
Oddie jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oddie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oddie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
America tries to clinch but Oddie moves away
and Oddie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. America is lucky that one didn't land flush.
America is looking to clinch but Oddie is avoiding it.
Oddie misses with a left hand
and America counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oddie stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from America .
Oddie dodges an elbow strike from America .
America struggles to land a body shot inside as Oddie controls his hands.
Oddie is trying to pull guard but America turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oddie is trying to break the clinch but America has him pressed against the cage.
Oddie lands a shoulder strike.
America comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oddie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of America backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
America tries to land a knee to the head but Oddie blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for America .
Oddie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt America or not.
Oddie taking a breather.
America lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
America misses with the head strike.
Oddie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
America tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oddie misses with the head strike.
America misses with an elbow over the top.
Oddie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
America misses with some punches.
America blocks a body shot from Oddie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
America misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oddie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
America tries to throw a body punch but Oddie avoids it by throwing America back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from America fails to land.
America swings wildly with an uppercut but Oddie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from America fails to land.
America pressing his opponent against the cage.
America pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnny America seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oddie working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
America swings wildly with an uppercut but Oddie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for America .
America 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oddie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
America tries to clinch but Oddie moves out of range.
Oddie drops down looking for a counter takedown but America sprawls and moves away.
America avoids the head kick by Oddie.
America darts in and clinches Oddie up against the cage.
America struggles to land a body shot inside as Oddie controls his hands.
America effectively controlling the action here.
Oddie stalling.
America misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
America works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Oddie.
I think Oddie 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Oddie!
Bill Oddie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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