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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sahebt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen MOP - Cold as ice as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Sahebt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Brown!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahebt darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown has Sahebt pressed against the cage, preventing Sahebt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sahebt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Sahebt working hard to break the clinch.
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown has control of Sahebt's left arm, preventing Sahebt from doing any damage.
Johnny Sahebt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sahebt's waist but Sahebt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sahebt tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sahebt to the ground. Sahebt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Sahebt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sahebt throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking to clinch but Sahebt is avoiding it.
Sahebt swinging wildly here.
Sahebt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Sahebt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sahebt has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Sahebt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sahebt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sahebt throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Sahebt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sahebt somewhat.
Sahebt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sahebt off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown blocks a head kick by Sahebt.
Sahebt has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Sahebt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sahebt as he avoids it easily.
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahebt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sahebt closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Sahebt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahebt's efforts to push away.
Sahebt wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown prevents Sahebt from breaking the clinch.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sahebt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sahebt tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Sahebt tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Sahebt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Sahebt tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahebt's efforts to push away.
Sahebt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sahebt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sahebt keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown leaves Sahebt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sahebt rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahebt's efforts to push away.
Sahebt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahebt's efforts to push away.
Sahebt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sahebt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sahebt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Sahebt's front leg but catches the back leg as Sahebt tries to avoid it.
Sahebt misses with a body kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by Sahebt.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sahebt circles away.
A head kick misses from Sahebt.
Sahebt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sahebt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Sahebt looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Sahebt needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sahebt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sahebt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Sahebt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sahebt has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Sahebt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sahebt avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sahebt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sahebt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Sahebt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sahebt stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Sahebt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick by Sahebt misses
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sahebt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Sahebt wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown has Sahebt pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sahebt manages to break the clinch.
Sahebt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sahebt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Sahebt getting side control.
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sahebt throws a head kick that misses.
Sahebt shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Sahebt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sahebt shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sahebt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Sahebt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Sahebt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown blocks a head kick by Sahebt.
Sahebt misses with a body shot.
Sahebt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sahebt shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahebt throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Sahebt is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Sahebt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sahebt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sahebt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sahebt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Sahebt sprawls well.
Brown blocks a head kick by Sahebt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Johnny Sahebt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Brown.
Sahebt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sahebt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sahebt tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Johnny Sahebt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sahebt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sahebt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Sahebt. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Sahebt on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Sahebt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sahebt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Sahebt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Sahebt.
Sahebt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
Sahebt wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Brown wants to stand but Sahebt is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position but Sahebt postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Sahebt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sahebt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sahebt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahebt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Sahebt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sahebt is defended easily by Brown.
A head kick by Sahebt misses
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sahebt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sahebt is trying to stall.
Sahebt working hard to break the clinch.
Sahebt is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown wants a takedown.
Sahebt is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Sahebt wants to break free but Brown has control.
Sahebt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Sahebt tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sahebt looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
AJ Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sahebt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sahebt has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Sahebt is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Johnny Sahebt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sahebt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahebt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Sahebt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sahebt breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Sahebt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sahebt 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sahebt!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Sahebt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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