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FSF 9: Strong Man PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warren.
Johns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warren.
Johns kicks Warren off and gets to his feet.
Johns looks to land a combination but Warren avoids it well.
Warren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johns.
Warren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Warren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johns to see if he's OK.
Warren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns is trying to buck Warren off.
Warren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johns some visible discomfort.
Warren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren working the ground and pound.
Warren lands a nice forearm strike.
Warren is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Warren scores with punches from side control.
Johns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johns tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is pushing Warren's head away, looking to escape. Warren manages to hold on to the position though.
Warren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Warren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warren working the ground and pound.
Johns sneaks out the side door and pushes Warren away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warren.
Johns misses with a body shot
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Johns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warren misses with a body shot.
Johns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johns!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren cracks Johns with a big elbow.
Johns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Warren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Warren in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johns some visible discomfort.
Warren landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Warren working the ground and pound.
Warren grinds an elbow into Johns's temple.
Warren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Warren lands an elbow.
Warren is putting a hurting on Johns here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johns tries to escape but Warren is in control.
Johns takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johns taking a bit of punishment here - Warren scoring with strikes.
Johns is pushing Warren's head away, looking to escape. Warren manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warren is chipping away with strikes.
Warren cracks Johns with a big elbow.
Johns is trying to buck Warren off.
Warren landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Warren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johns pushes Warren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johns takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johns is pushing Warren's head away, looking to escape. Warren manages to hold on to the position though.
Warren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Warren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Warren grinds an elbow into Johns's temple.
Johns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warren is controlling him well.
Warren working the head with strikes.
Warren working the ground and pound.
Warren scoring with punches and elbows.
Warren scoring with punches and elbows.
Johns takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johns is rocked!
Check out the look on Warren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johns being controlled for a moment.
Warren lands a nice forearm strike.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Warren drags him back down.
Warren scoring with punches and elbows.
Warren prevents Johns from escaping the position.
Warren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Warren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Warren grinds an elbow into Johns's temple.
Warren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johns to see if he's OK.
Johns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johns wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren cracks Johns with a big elbow.
Warren landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johns wants to get back to his feet.
Warren is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warren cracks Johns with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Warren immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johns is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Warren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Warren!
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