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Trials By Fire II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Laperierre (ranked 6077 p4p, 279 weight class) and Deanda Cohohnas (ranked 7296 p4p, 315 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Ian Laperierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deanda Cohohnas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Cohohnas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cohohnas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cohohnas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laperierre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cohohnas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cohohnas defending well as Laperierre loads up on a big left hand.
Laperierre sets himself, and Cohohnas steps forward looking for the clinch! Laperierre avoids it this time.
Laperierre has Cohohnas up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laperierre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Laperierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre wants to stand but Cohohnas is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laperierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.
Laperierre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laperierre breaks the clinch.
Cohohnas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Laperierre swings for the body but Cohohnas moves out of range.
Cohohnas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. Cohohnas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
Cohohnas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Laperierre cracks Cohohnas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laperierre rushes Cohohnas and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laperierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohohnas's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laperierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohohnas's brow.
Laperierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cohohnas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laperierre breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Laperierre - just one landing.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laperierre misses the jab.
Cohohnas feints the counter takedown.
Cohohnas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laperierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohohnas, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre avoiding damage.
Laperierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laperierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cohohnas backwards.
Laperierre lands a left hand.
Laperierre controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laperierre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cohohnas is trying to keep an underhook but Laperierre manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Laperierre trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laperierre throws a shot from downtown. Cohohnas moves away and avoids it.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Laperierre swings for the body but Cohohnas moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre throwing shots but Cohohnas is blocking nicely.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Cohohnas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laperierre.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cohohnas wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Cohohnas is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cohohnas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Cohohnas blocks the low kick.
Cohohnas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laperierre throws the left hand but Cohohnas avoids the punch easily.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.
Laperierre moves into range and clinches up with Cohohnas.
Laperierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laperierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cohohnas uses from the top position.
Laperierre is adopting a defensive guard.
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cohohnas defends it easily.
Cohohnas trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre pulls Cohohnas in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre'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.
Cohohnas postures up in Laperierre's guard and throws a big left but Laperierre blocks it.
Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laperierre continues to stall.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cohohnas can do to turn this around?
Cohohnas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cohohnas throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely.
Cohohnas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laperierre has control of Cohohnas's left arm, preventing Cohohnas from doing any damage.
Cohohnas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cohohnas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cohohnas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laperierre has Cohohnas pulled in close to control his posture.
Laperierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ian Laperierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cohohnas connects with a couple of short punches.
Cohohnas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but Cohohnas slips the punch.
Laperierre shoots in and bounces Cohohnas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laperierre controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre stands and throws Cohohnas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laperierre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cohohnas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laperierre.
Laperierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cohohnas is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ian Laperierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
More hug and hope from Laperierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Cohohnas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cohohnas slips a straight right by Laperierre.
Cohohnas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a looping right.
Cohohnas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Cohohnas off the cage and back into range.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. Cohohnas saw that one coming.
Cohohnas drops his hands momentarily and Laperierre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cohohnas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
Nice jab there from Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Cohohnas moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre throws a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cohohnas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cohohnas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laperierre trying to control the position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deanda Cohohnas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laperierre 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 6264 p4p, 571 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 7332 p4p, 615 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machida.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida fails with the takedown.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Machida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Machida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pushing Machida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machida throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Machida blocks the leg kick.
Johnson rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machida up against the cage.
Machida slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Machida tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Machida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida looking to slow down the pace here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Dikoume (ranked 6322 p4p, 573 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 7956 p4p, 638 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Dikoume!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Doe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dikoume sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Dikoume moves out of range easily.
Dikoume appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doe rushes Dikoume and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
Dikoume is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dikoume wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Dikoume. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dikoume goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dikoume counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dikoume.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Dikoume preventing the sweep.
Dikoume pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Dikoume not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dikoume drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dikoume has Doe in his guard.
Dikoume is trying to keep Doe in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dikoume throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Dikoume gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dikoume is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dikoume is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
Dikoume wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Dikoume makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dikoume.
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dikoume has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Dikoume's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikoume looking for a triangle here. Doe is fighting it but it looks tight! Dikoume pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Doe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcel Dikoume!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiba Inu (ranked 7452 p4p, 622 weight class) and Random Cole (ranked 3464 p4p, 401 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiba Inu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Random Cole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inu pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Inu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Inu is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inu to get the leverage.
Inu seems to be looking for submissions.
Inu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
Inu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole trying to control from the bottom.
Cole looks winded!
Cole won't allow Inu to pass to mount.
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inu is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inu to get the leverage.
Inu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inu is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
Cole trying to hold on to Inu's head to control him but Inu postures up.
Inu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Inu.
Inu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cole is just riding it out for now. Inu eventually gives up the hold.
Inu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Inu.
Inu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Inu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiba Inu dominated that round.
That's time! Inu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Inu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cole to the ground. Inu is now in Cole's guard.
Cole manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shiba Inu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inu moves into the clinch.
Inu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Inu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Inu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cole is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inu tries for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
Inu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cole wants to control but Inu postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Inu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Inu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cole is trying to escape and Inu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cole is forced to tap! Nice work there by Inu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shiba Inu!
After the fight, Shiba Inu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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