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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex King (ranked 6477 p4p, 25047 weight class) and Johnny Longboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Longboat!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longboat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alex King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longboat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
King works Longboat's body with a nice hook.
Longboat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Longboat off the cage and back into range.
Longboat walks into a jab.
Longboat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longboat.
A head kick from King lands but Longboat takes it in his stride.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Longboat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've been informed that Longboat has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longboat takes a step back to recover.
King cracks a nice hook into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Longboat scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a straight right. Longboat didn't see that one coming.
King thuds a left hand into Longboat's body.
King stuns Longboat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longboat.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Longboat in his tracks.
King lands a jab to Longboat's midsection.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longboat.
King scores with a hook to the body. Longboat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Longboat on that attempt.
King lands a head kick!
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Longboat takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longboat shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alex King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Longboat.
Longboat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longboat off to one side.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from King.
King is looking to wear down Longboat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King connects with the punch.
Longboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longboat avoids the head kick by King.
Longboat avoids the body shot from King.
Longboat tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longboat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Longboat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longboat has a takedown stuffed.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
Longboat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
King is trying to stand back up but Longboat is controlling him
Longboat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Longboat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is staying active underneath Longboat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to escape.
Longboat is looking for a kimura here.
King tries to kick Longboat off but Longboat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Longboat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Longboat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longboat is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King misses with a head kick.
Longboat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King cracks Longboat with a good jab.
Longboat has a takedown stuffed.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from King lands but Longboat takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a two punch combo.
Longboat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longboat shoots in but no luck this time.
King lands a high kick!
Longboat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Longboat misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Longboat.
King scores with a head kick. Longboat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Longboat moves out of range easily.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longboat.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longboat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Longboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longboat needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Longboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a shot to the body.
King scores with a head kick. Longboat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alex King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by King.
Longboat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Longboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King jabs Longboat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longboat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
Longboat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longboat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longboat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Longboat counters with a takedown into side control.
King is trying to buck Longboat off.
Longboat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longboat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Longboat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longboat takes a little break here. King wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
King tries to escape but Longboat is in control.
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Longboat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longboat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex King dominated that second round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Longboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longboat can do to turn this around?
Longboat shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King scores with a head kick. Longboat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Longboat's head back.
Longboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King digs a good body shot into Longboat's ribs.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longboat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is pushing Longboat's head away, looking to escape. Longboat manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longboat wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Longboat is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Longboat advances to mount.
Longboat has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
King is squirming around, avoiding Longboat's attempts to control the action.
Longboat looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Longboat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longboat on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying desperately to get to his feet.
Longboat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Longboat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Longboat moves into full mount!
King is trying to stand.
Longboat controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Longboat looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Longboat.
Longboat working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Longboat working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
King squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longboat wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Longboat.
King is trying to stand up.
Johnny Longboat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longboat has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnny Longboat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longboat thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Longboat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex King!
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