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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luter Wafles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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260 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luter Wafles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wafles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wafles prevents the takedown attempt.
Wafles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to push Wafles away but Wafles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wafles gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wafles has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wafles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wafles pulls guard effortlessly.
Wafles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wafles wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Luter Wafles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Wafles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Wafles as Johnson shoots in.
Wafles shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Wafles in a clinch.
Wafles fails to pull guard.
Wafles is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wafles wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an upkick as Wafles stands over him.
Wafles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wafles tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wafles has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling here.
Wafles jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Wafles around his waist. Wafles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wafles wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Wafles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Wafles is working away.
Wafles is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luter Wafles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson has Wafles up against the cage in a clinch.
Wafles scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wafles uses from the top position.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wafles off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson is trying to trip Wafles. He has hold of a leg but Wafles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Wafles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Wafles against the cage.
Wafles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wafles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson works over Wafles's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Luter Wafles has been cut.
Wafles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luter Wafles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Wafles tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wafles avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wafles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Wafles working a defensive guard here.
Wafles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wafles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control but Wafles is working from the bottom.
Wafles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wafles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wafles is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wafles pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson dives in and grabs Wafles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wafles pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wafles.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Wafles, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Wafles against the cage but Wafles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wafles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wafles moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to trip Wafles. He has hold of a leg but Wafles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wafles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafles wriggles free and stands up.
Wafles is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nate Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wafles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wafles avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Wafles is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wafles down to the mat. Wafles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wafles tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wafles is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wafles, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson wants the takedown. Wafles is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wafles's guard against the cage.
Wafles controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
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!
Wafles pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but Wafles is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wafles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luter Wafles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Wafles moves into the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wafles is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wafles avoid being mounted?
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wafles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wafles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Wafles had control of the position.
Wafles controlling Johnson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafles controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Wafles is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luter Wafles.
Johnson leaves Wafles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wafles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson postures up in Wafles's guard and throws a big left but Wafles blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wafles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wafles keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Wafles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wafles manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Wafles's guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wafles keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wafles's head.
Wafles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafles is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wafles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wafles trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Luter Wafles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luter Wafles just wasn't active enough.
Wafles gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Wafles manages to retain guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wafles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wafles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wafles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is working Wafles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wafles pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wafles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wafles is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Wafles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wafles tries to get out of the position.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Wafles looking for a sweep. Not yet Wafles, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wafles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Nate Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wafles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Johnson!
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energy
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