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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Polio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Polio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nicholas Johnson's chin.
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260 lbs
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257 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Polio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Polio circles away easily
and Polio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Polio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Polio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Polio has wrist control.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Polio has wrist control.
Johnson stands up over Polio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson postures up in Polio's guard and throws a big left but Polio blocks it.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Polio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Polio controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Polio blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson pushes Polio off looking to stand but Polio dives back in and keeps control.
Polio uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Polio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Polio keeps moving.
Polio is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polio trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Polio looking to control.
Polio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polio trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Polio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Polio holds on and takes a little breather.
Polio controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Polio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Polio control the position.
Polio wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Polio tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polio stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Polio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is staying active underneath Polio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polio prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Polio wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Polio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nicholas Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polio somewhat.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson won't allow Polio to sweep him here.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Polio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Polio!
Polio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Polio looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Nicholas Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Polio has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polio tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Polio goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a strike but Polio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Polio from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Polio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polio wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Polio is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polio wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Polio wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Polio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Polio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Polio.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Polio's half guard.
Polio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Polio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Polio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Polio has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Polio dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Polio's head and hops out.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Polio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Polio with that takedown attempt.
Polio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Polio controlling the pace.
Polio tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio trying to control the pace.
Polio is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polio to get the leverage.
Polio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Polio trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Polio sits in half guard.
Polio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Polio trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Polio tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Polio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Polio slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polio leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Polio sprawls well.
Polio shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Polio tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Polio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Polio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Polio trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polio passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicholas Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polio is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Polio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicholas Johnson!
Nicholas Johnson gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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