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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Chris Brown feat. Benny Benassi - Beautiful People . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva managing to control the position.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva trying to control the position.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tyson Johnson.
Silva swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Silva.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Vanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson slips under a jab from Silva.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!
Silva misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva clinches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Silva kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva connects with a jab.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderlei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Silva misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Silva misses with a looping right.
A big right from Silva misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyson Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanderlei Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Silva shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
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 controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Johnson throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyson Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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