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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 1398 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Champ Johnson (ranked 190 p4p, 303 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bruce White Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson pushes White Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
White Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from White Jr.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands an uppercut.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr lands a body shot.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
White Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
It looks like Champ Johnson has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White Jr tries to clinch up
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
White Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson blocking some punches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
White Jr has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from White Jr.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
White Jr punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
White Jr takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
White Jr throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
White Jr clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but White Jr is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
White Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as White Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a knee strike.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
White Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns White Jr into the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson tries to work over White Jr's front leg with a kick but White Jr checks it.
Johnson forces White Jr back against the cage and clinches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to push White Jr away but White Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
White Jr landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson misses with a straight right.
White Jr moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with an elbow strike.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from White Jr.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Johnson.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
White Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
White Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr working Johnson over with knees to the body.
White Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
White Jr lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for White Jr.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but White Jr is controlling him.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White Jr.
White Jr trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson is trying to stall.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from White Jr.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
White Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
White Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
White Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
White Jr lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson rushes White Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce White Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from White Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson drives through and clinches with White Jr against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson misses with some punches.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
White Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Bruce White Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson is trying to break free.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from White Jr.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce White Jr.
Well White Jr 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce White Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.
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hype
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