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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hiller (ranked 4094 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Damon Josiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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4 - 31 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Hiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Josiah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiller misses with a wild combination.
Hiller blocks a head kick by Josiah.
Hiller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Josiah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Josiah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hiller controlling the position.
Josiah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiller is controlling Josiah's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josiah tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiller is retaining full guard.
Josiah wants to stand but Hiller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hiller pulls Josiah in to control the position.
Hiller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hiller tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Josiah's guard.
Hiller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Josiah dives on top into guard.
Josiah wants to stand but Hiller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hiller pulls Josiah in to control the position.
Josiah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiller pulls Josiah in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Josiah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josiah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiller seems keen to control Josiah's posture.
Hiller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Josiah wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hiller is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Josiah working for a triangle but Hiller defends it easily.
Josiah keeping moving, preventing Hiller from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Josiah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hiller has Josiah in his guard.
Hiller is pulling down on Josiah's head to control his posture.
Hiller 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.
Hiller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Josiah's guard.
Hiller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Josiah is keeping the position for now.
Hiller distracts Josiah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Damon Josiah has been cut.
Hiller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Josiah is keeping the position for now.
Hiller looking to sit in guard and control but Josiah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hiller is trying to control the position but Josiah postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamal Hiller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Josiah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hiller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Josiah fails with the takedown
and Hiller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hiller.
Hiller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Josiah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Josiah is working for takedown but Hiller is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josiah is trying to break the clinch but Hiller is controlling him.
Hiller successfully pulls guard.
Josiah wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Josiah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josiah is fighting to break Hiller's control of his arms but Hiller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damon Josiah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Josiah is trying to defend but Hiller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hiller trying to mount his opponent but Josiah defends it.
Josiah flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Josiah is defending against the submission attempts here by Hiller.
Hiller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Josiah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hiller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josiah actively working from the bottom here.
Josiah is staying active underneath Hiller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiller wants to work for an arm triangle but Josiah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Josiah has one foot on Hiller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Josiah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Josiah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hiller avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiller is looking to counter the offense by Josiah and move into the clinch.
Jamal Hiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Josiah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Josiah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Josiah keeps moving.
Hiller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hiller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Josiah dives on top into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiller is adopting a defensive guard.
Hiller is trying to keep Josiah in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamal Hiller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Josiah's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Josiah misses with a head kick.
Hiller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Josiah, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Josiah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hiller as Josiah tries to tie him up.
Hiller wants to take the fight to the mat but Josiah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Josiah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiller has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josiah is trying to pull guard but Hiller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hiller lands a takedown into guard.
Jamal Hiller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiller is looking to work some ground and pound but Josiah has wrist control.
Hiller looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josiah wants to sweep here but Hiller controlling him for the moment.
Hiller chips away with some ground and pound.
Hiller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Josiah is keeping the position for now.
Josiah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Josiah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hiller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Josiah trying to keep a closed guard but Hiller is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Josiah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Josiah has escaped and now he's on top!
Hiller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hiller 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiller trying to keep a closed guard but Josiah is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Josiah from controlling successfully.
Josiah wants to stand but Hiller is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Josiah as he jumps to the side.
Jamal Hiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Josiah, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Josiah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josiah has Hiller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hiller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damon Josiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Josiah is trying to keep an underhook but Hiller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hiller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Hiller!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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