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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rosenthal (ranked 2727 p4p, 259 weight class) and Test Fighter D (ranked 2940 p4p, 277 weight class). Test Fighter D will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Test Fighter D!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter D throws a combination. Rosenthal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter D with a nice cross.
Fighter D on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighter D pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rosenthal back to the cage. Fighter D follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rosenthal lands with a cross.
Fighter D avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Fighter D avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter D lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rosenthal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter D throws a leg kick but Rosenthal moved away.
Rosenthal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rosenthal controlling the action here.
Rosenthal is looking to take a break and control but Fighter D is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rosenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Rosenthal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Fighter D is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fighter D wants to get back to full guard.
Rosenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter D is looking to control Rosenthal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter D avoid being mounted?
Rosenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fighter D moves into full guard.
Fighter D tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal content to stall in guard here.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter D is trying to control the position but Rosenthal postures up.
Rosenthal drops back looking for a leg! Fighter D is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fighter D manages to kick Rosenthal off! Rosenthal jumps back into Fighter D's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rosenthal throwing strikes from guard but Fighter D blocks nicely.
Rosenthal wants to control from the top but Fighter D keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenthal stops Fighter D from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter D really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rosenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fighter D wants to stand but Rosenthal is controlling the position.
Rosenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosenthal lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter D looking to control.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rosenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rosenthal won't allow Fighter D to get back to his feet.
Rosenthal 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.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rosenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter D working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fighter D wants to stand up but Rosenthal is controlling him.
Rosenthal preventing the sweep.
Fighter D wants to stand up but Rosenthal is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Rosenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rosenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Fighter D being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter D works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fighter D wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.
Rosenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Fighter D has momentary wrist control but Rosenthal slips an elbow through the middle.
Fighter D being controlled here, momentarily.
Rosenthal is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter D has wrist control.
Rosenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rosenthal misses the jab.
Rosenthal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter D is looking for a sweep. Rosenthal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter D won't allow Rosenthal to pass to mount.
Fighter D has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rosenthal is working away from the top position though.
Fighter D is looking to escape.
Rosenthal prevents Fighter D from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rosenthal connects with a nice short shot to Fighter D's temple.
Rosenthal trying to control from half guard but Fighter D is working away.
Rosenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter D knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rosenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter D defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter D defending well though.
Rosenthal is working for a submission of some sort.
Rosenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter D can do to turn this around?
Rosenthal 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.
Rosenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Rosenthal there.
Fighter D is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fighter D moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rosenthal postures up in Fighter D's guard and throws a big left but Fighter D blocks it.
Rosenthal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rosenthal prevents Fighter D from getting back to his feet.
Fighter D wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fighter D manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenthal manages to get himself to full guard.
Rosenthal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rosenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosenthal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rosenthal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rosenthal with shots to the head and body - Fighter D looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fighter D is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter D really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fighter D is still in real trouble! Can Rosenthal finish him?
Rosenthal lands a big elbow - Fighter D is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fighter D is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Rosenthal!
Johnny Rosenthal 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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RATING
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