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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Chalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Chalas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chalas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chalas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Chalas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Chalas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chalas just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Chalas breaks from the clinch.
Chalas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chalas after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Chalas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chalas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chalas throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chalas pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chalas ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chalas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chalas seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Chalas shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chalas as he avoids it easily.
Johnson looks gassed!
Chalas with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chalas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chalas tries to strike from the bottom.
Chalas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chalas wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chalas gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chalas controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Chalas is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chalas.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Chalas.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chalas keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson pushing down on Chalas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Chalas dominated that round.
That's time! Chalas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Chalas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chalas moves into the clinch.
Chalas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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 stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chalas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chalas misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Chalas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chalas is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Chalas tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chalas wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chalas tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Chalas is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Chalas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chalas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chalas throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Chalas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Chalas is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luis Chalas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chalas throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Chalas misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Chalas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chalas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Chalas manages to pull guard.
Cole Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Chalas is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chalas wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Chalas keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luis Chalas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chalas shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Chalas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chalas shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chalas shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Chalas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Chalas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chalas is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Chalas's body. Chalas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chalas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Chalas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Chalas landing knees to the body.
Johnson is pressed up against the ropes. Chalas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chalas keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chalas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson leaves Chalas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Chalas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chalas misses with a leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but Chalas is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chalas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Chalas persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Chalas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chalas wants it to stay on the feet.
Chalas tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chalas drives through and clinches with Johnson against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chalas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chalas to regain full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Chalas is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chalas keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Cole Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Chalas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chalas 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Chalas!
After winning the bout, Luis Chalas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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