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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preet Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Preet Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Rick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Rick dominates the positioning.
Rick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Rick is in control.
A control attempt from Johnson but he's now mounted!
Rick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rick takes Johnson's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Rick is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rick looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Rick are getting through and doing damage.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rick's arms.
Rick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Rick cracks Johnson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Johnson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Rick controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Rick are getting through and doing damage.
Rick keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Rick controlling from the back.
It looks like Rick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rick tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rick jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Rick from standing up.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rick is one step ahead there.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Rick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Rick cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Rick stands up.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Rick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Rick getting side control.
Rick tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rick controlling the pace.
Johnson has a hand on Rick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rick content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Rick.
Slick Rick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Rick against the cage.
Rick tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Rick 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.
Preet Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slick Rick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rick or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Rick scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Rick.
Rick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rick throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rick wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Rick works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rick stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rick wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick lands a few punches from side control.
Preet Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slick Rick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Rick is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slick Rick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Slick Rick!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Slick Rick!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Slick Rick!
Slick Rick wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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