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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Feelgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernon Feelgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feelgood blocks the body kick.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Feelgood avoids them all with ease.
Feelgood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Feelgood slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Feelgood is avoiding it.
Feelgood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vernon Feelgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Feelgood circles away.
Feelgood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feelgood could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Feelgood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Feelgood misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Feelgood shows good takedown defense.
Feelgood swinging wildly here.
Feelgood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Feelgood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Feelgood is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Feelgood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Feelgood.
Johnson trying to control but Feelgood postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Feelgood is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feelgood is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Feelgood is very close to passing his half guard.
Feelgood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Feelgood.
Feelgood seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Feelgood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Feelgood counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Feelgood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feelgood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson has his foot on Feelgood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feelgood works his way back into a safe position though.
Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Feelgood tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Feelgood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feelgood shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Feelgood counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Feelgood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Feelgood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Feelgood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Feelgood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is trying to keep Feelgood in close.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Feelgood is having none of it.
Feelgood won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Feelgood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Vernon Feelgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Johnson.
Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Feelgood is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feelgood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feelgood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feelgood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Feelgood counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Feelgood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Feelgood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Feelgood isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Feelgood dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Feelgood avoids it.
Feelgood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Feelgood counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelgood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Feelgood stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Feelgood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to control but Feelgood 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.
Johnson tries to bench press Feelgood off him but Feelgood keeps the position.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Feelgood is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but Feelgood postures up.
Johnson tries to bench press Feelgood off him but Feelgood keeps the position.
Feelgood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feelgood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping his opponent close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feelgood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Feelgood off him but Feelgood keeps the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Feelgood drags him back down.
Feelgood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feelgood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four 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.
Feelgood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Feelgood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feelgood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon Feelgood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feelgood 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vernon Feelgood!
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energy
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RATING
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