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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses the jab.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.
Johnson throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammer wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson is controlling Hammer's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Von Hammer.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammer dives on top into guard.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rebel Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Von Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Von Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebel Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Hammer is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammer down to the mat. Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebel Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rebel Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer 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.
Hammer kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Hammer.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Hammer drags him back down.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Von Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson trying to advance position but Hammer counters by regaining guard.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Rebel Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Johnson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rebel Johnson thanked Steel Penn's All 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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