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CFA FIght Night 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Fitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Fitch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitch slips under a jab.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Fitch's head but Fitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
A punch lands to the side of Fitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Swanson.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitch off the cage and back into range.
Fitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Fitch blocks a jab.
Fitch tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch takes one to the chin there.
Fitch slips under a jab.
Swanson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitch walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Swanson cracks Fitch with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Fitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Fitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitch's hands.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitch.
Jim Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitch slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Fitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitch has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Fitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson connects with the punch.
Fitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Fitch moves away and avoids it.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Fitch moved out of range.
Swanson throws the left hand but Fitch avoids the punch easily.
Swanson works over Fitch's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Fitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swanson circles away.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Fitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitch blocks a jab.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Fitch slips under a jab.
Donk. Swanson catches Fitch right on the button with a cross.
Fitch ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Fitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson jabs Fitch right on the nose. Fitch blinks but takes it well.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Fitch moved out of range nicely.
Swanson lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws the left hand but Fitch avoids the punch easily.
Fitch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Fitch slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Fitch moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swanson!
Fitch is rocked!
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Fitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Fitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitch tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Fitch's head but Fitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Fitch moves away and avoids it.
Fitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson with a hook.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitch in his tracks.
Jim Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson with a jab.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Fitch moved out of range nicely.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitch staying out of range there.
Swanson with a jab.
Fitch is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson connects with the punch.
Fitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Fitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitch.
Fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Fitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitch moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Fitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson cracks Fitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitch tries to clinch up.
Fitch slips a straight right by Swanson.
Fitch slips under a jab.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitch's head.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitch should have avoided that one.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson lunges at Fitch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitch's hand.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson lands a jab.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitch can do to turn this around?
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Fitch slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitch has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Fitch's head back.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson cracks Fitch with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Fitch defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson cracks Fitch with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson connects with a jab.
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!
Swanson sizes up Fitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitch takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a hook. Fitch ducked under it nicely.
Swanson lunges at Fitch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitch's hand.
Swanson scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jon Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch slips under a jab.
Fitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Swanson.
Fitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Swanson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Fitch misses with a low kick.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Fitch takes one to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Fitch avoids them all with ease.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Fitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Fitch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a hook but Fitch blocks it.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitch moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Fitch shakes it off.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Fitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Fitch didn't see that one coming.
Fitch takes one on the button.
Fitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Fitch seems unphased.
Swanson misses the jab.
Fitch slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Fitch slips a straight right by Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Fitch slips the punch.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Fitch saw that one coming.
Fitch ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Fitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Fitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitch momentarily.
Fitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson throws a hook but Fitch avoids it easily.
Jab from Swanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Fitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swanson pinned against the cage. Swanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson throws the left hand but Fitch avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson misses the jab.
Fitch moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Fitch defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Jim Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitch's head.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jon Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Swanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Bully from Shinedown. A fine choice. Christopher Thomas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brock Lee's chin.
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155 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Thomas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Lee gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thomas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christopher Thomas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lee tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Lee trying to remain calm as Thomas controls from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Thomas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thomas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thomas controls the position.
Thomas tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Thomas takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee tries to escape but Thomas is in control.
Thomas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lee is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ged Hax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Rutten will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ged Hax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hax shoots and misses
and Rutten counters with a two punch combo.
Hax misses with a takedown
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ged Hax has been cut.
Hax fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a crisp one two that drops Hax! Rutten thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hax to his feet! Hax is in big trouble!
Hax is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ged Hax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten punishes Hax's body with a nice straight punch.
Hax is breathing heavily.
Rutten lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutten throws an overhand right that has Hax reeling! Rutten follows up with more punches and Hax is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Rutten!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Umanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynard Acaleem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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168 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Umanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reynard Acaleem!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acaleem shoots in and gets a takedown into Umanga's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Acaleem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Umanga wants to sweep here but Acaleem controlling him for the moment.
Umanga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umanga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acaleem is one step ahead there.
Umanga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umanga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acaleem.
Acaleem throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umanga lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Acaleem preventing the sweep.
Acaleem is working Umanga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umanga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acaleem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acaleem postures up in Umanga's guard and throws a big left but Umanga blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanga trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Umanga trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acaleem manages to get himself to full guard.
Acaleem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umanga is controlling him.
Umanga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acaleem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acaleem wants to get back to his feet but Umanga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umanga trying to control but Acaleem is working from the bottom.
Acaleem wants to stand and escape but Umanga is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanga trying to control but Acaleem is working from the bottom.
Acaleem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umanga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Nate Umanga wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Umanga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Acaleem to the mat! Acaleem manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanga won't allow Acaleem to get back to his feet.
Acaleem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanga.
Acaleem wants to get back to his feet but Umanga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umanga looking to pass the guard.
Acaleem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acaleem keeping moving, preventing Umanga from controlling successfully.
Acaleem is looking to stand up but Umanga isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanga throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanga wants to control from the top but Acaleem keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Acaleem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umanga is controlling him.
Umanga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acaleem is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Umanga shoots in looking for a takedown. Acaleem tries to sprawl out of it but Umanga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acaleem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Acaleem does no damage.
Acaleem drives through with a takedown into Umanga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Acaleem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acaleem throwing strikes but missing.
Umanga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acaleem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acaleem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acaleem lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acaleem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acaleem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acaleem connects with a couple of short punches.
Acaleem throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanga looking to control.
Acaleem lands a couple of digs.
Umanga 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.
Acaleem throws a big elbow that misses.
Acaleem stands up over Umanga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Umanga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Acaleem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanga.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acaleem wants to get back to his feet.
Acaleem pushes Umanga off and gets back to his feet.
Acaleem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Acaleem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Umanga gets caught napping as Acaleem dives in and scores a takedown. Umanga manages to retain guard.
Umanga looking to control.
Umanga 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.
Acaleem is working Umanga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umanga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Umanga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umanga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Umanga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acaleem distracts Umanga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acaleem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acaleem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Umanga's head.
Acaleem is looking to work some ground and pound but Umanga has wrist control.
Umanga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Umanga tries to get out of the position.
Acaleem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanga wants to sweep here but Acaleem controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanga looking for a guillotine here but Acaleem defends easily.
Acaleem with a nice head shot there.
Acaleem preventing the sweep.
Acaleem is looking to work some ground and pound but Umanga has wrist control.
Acaleem is looking to work some ground and pound but Umanga has wrist control.
Acaleem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acaleem chips away with some ground and pound.
Acaleem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acaleem stands up over Umanga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acaleem won't allow Umanga to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acaleem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umanga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Acaleem pushes Umanga off but Umanga dives into side control.
Acaleem bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Acaleem closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Umanga's guard.
Acaleem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umanga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynard Acaleem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acaleem won't allow Umanga to sweep him here.
Acaleem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acaleem defends well.
Acaleem throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acaleem is trying to stand.
Umanga has hold of Acaleem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Acaleem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Acaleem wants to try and get back to his feet.
Acaleem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Umanga.
Umanga throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Umanga sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Acaleem trying desperately to get to his feet.
Umanga throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Umanga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Umanga throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Umanga throwing strikes here but Acaleem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Umanga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Acaleem's face.
Acaleem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanga working for a submission but Acaleem is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umanga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Acaleem's face.
Umanga looking to ground and pound but Acaleem is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reynard Acaleem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Acaleem gets the takedown into side control.
Acaleem working away.
Umanga is trying to improve his position.
Acaleem tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Umanga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acaleem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acaleem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umanga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Acaleem throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acaleem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umanga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acaleem manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acaleem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umanga trying to control the position from guard on top but Acaleem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanga stops Acaleem from standing up.
Umanga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanga trying to control the position from guard on top but Acaleem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanga stops Acaleem from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Umanga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Umanga stands up over Acaleem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acaleem is wriggling around but Umanga manages to pass to half guard.
Umanga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Acaleem manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acaleem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Umanga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acaleem is one step ahead there.
Acaleem with a nice head shot there.
Umanga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acaleem's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Acaleem wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Umanga.
Umanga thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Acaleem really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Umanga tries to control but Acaleem wriggling away.
Acaleem squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Umanga there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Acaleem's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Umanga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Acaleem to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Acaleem shrugs it off.
Acaleem trying desperately to get to his feet.
Umanga dominating with strikes here.
Acaleem wants to try and get back to his feet.
Umanga with shots to the head and body - Acaleem looks very uncomfortable down there.
Acaleem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanga thowing shots but they're missing.
Umanga misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umanga looking to finish Acaleem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Acaleem!
Acaleem is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Umanga controlling the position easily from mount.
Umanga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Acaleem is surviving well by controlling Umanga's body position as best he can.
Umanga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Acaleem has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umanga thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Umanga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Acaleem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynard Acaleem!
A very excited looking Reynard Acaleem made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raefon comes to the cage accompanied by Riot - Three Days Grace. David Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Raefon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raefon.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Raefon should have avoided that one.
Raefon shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Raefon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raefon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raefon is breathing heavily.
Raefon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raefon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Raefon misses with a takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raefon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raefon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Raefon fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Johnson.
No luck for Raefon with that takedown attempt.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raefon at a distance.
Raefon tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Raefon shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raefon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raefon slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Raefon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raefon somewhat.
Mad Raefon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raefon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raefon tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Raefon slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Raefon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Raefon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raefon with a poor takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Raefon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raefon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Raefon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
David Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raefon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raefon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raefon has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Raefon pushes him off.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Raefon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raefon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Raefon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raefon is defended easily by Johnson.
Raefon takes one on the button.
Raefon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
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!
Raefon fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raefon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Raefon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raefon shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raefon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Raefon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raefon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Raefon circles away.
Mad Raefon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raefon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raefon dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raefon with a poor takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raefon circles away quickly and effectively.
Raefon fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson misses with a hook. Raefon ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raefon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raefon.
Johnson cracks Raefon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Raefon shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raefon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raefon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Raefon misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Raefon moves out of range.
Raefon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges at Raefon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raefon's hand.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson leaves Raefon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson tests Raefon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raefon misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raefon misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Raefon with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raefon tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Raefon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raefon fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Raefon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raefon on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raefon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raefon fails with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raefon gets slowly back to his feet.
Raefon misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raefon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raefon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raefon walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Raefon fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raefon under the eye.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raefon shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raefon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Raefon with an uppercut!
Raefon shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands with a hook. Raefon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raefon walks into a left hand.
Johnson throws a combination. Raefon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Raefon.
Raefon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raefon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raefon off to one side.
Mad Raefon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Raefon or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raefon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson pushes Raefon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raefon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raefon landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raefon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Raefon working the ground and pound from side control.
Raefon has an Americana. Johnson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Raefon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Raefon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mad Raefon!
An out of breath Mad Raefon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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