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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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238 lbs
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195 cm
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vovchanchyn is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson stops Vovchanchyn from getting back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Vovchanchyn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Vovchanchyn is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovchanchyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vovchanchyn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vovchanchyn looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Vovchanchyn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Vovchanchyn is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vovchanchyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Vovchanchyn is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is thwarting Vovchanchyn's attempts to control the position.
Johnson stops Vovchanchyn from getting back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vovchanchyn tries to get out of the position.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Vovchanchyn finds it's target.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Vovchanchyn connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vovchanchyn's waist but Vovchanchyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws out a powerful jab.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Johnson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheers as Vovchanchyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Vovchanchyn catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Vovchanchyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vovchanchyn swivels and escapes.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vovchanchyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Vovchanchyn misses.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Vovchanchyn.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn 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.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Vovchanchyn.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vovchanchyn connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
Carl Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice head shot.
Vovchanchyn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Vovchanchyn as he connects with a hook.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vovchanchyn finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Vovchanchyn as he connects with a hook.
Johnson moves forwards but Vovchanchyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn drops Johnson with a huge uppercut! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vovchanchyn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Vovchanchyn!
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FIGHT
RATING
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