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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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346 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howe has managed to clinch.
Bronson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Howe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Howe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howe really is a fat lump.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howe is on top in guard.
Bronson is looking for a triangle but Howe pushes his legs off easily.
Howe wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
Bronson is pulling down on Howe's head. It's preventing any offense from Howe, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howe.
Howe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Howe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bronson's guard.
Howe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronson on the ground.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howe throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howe trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson gets a double leg takedown into Howe's guard.
Howe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howe trying to strike off his back.
Bronson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson 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.
Howe wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Howe's guard.
Bronson preventing the sweep.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Howe is keeping the position.
Bronson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howe is trying to keep Bronson in close.
Bronson won't allow Howe to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howe sprawls well initially but Bronson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bronson trying to control from half guard but Howe is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bronson rushes Howe and presses him up against the cage.
Howe is trying to pull guard but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Howe regains guard immediately.
Howe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Howe lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
Bronson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howe scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Howe wants to stand but Bronson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bronson moves into the clinch.
Howe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howe was covering up waiting for the punch and Bronson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe trying to strike off his back.
Bronson wants to get up but he can't break Howe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Howe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Howe keeps moving.
Bronson preventing the sweep.
Johnny Bronson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronson is pushing down on Howe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howe is fighting to maintain full guard but Bronson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bronson is pressing down on Howe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howe is holding on for now.
Bronson is keen to just control but Howe is a slippery customer.
Howe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howe has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Howe tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronson pulls Howe into guard.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Howe from controlling successfully.
Howe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronson is pulling down on Howe's head. It's preventing any offense from Howe, at least for the moment.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Howe trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howe rushes Bronson and presses him up against the cage.
Howe breaks the clinch.
Howe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howe throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howe.
Howe wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Howe tries to stand and escape but Bronson is controlling the position.
Howe controlling the action here.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Howe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bronson trying to control but Howe postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe throws a head kick that misses.
Howe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bronson sprawls well initially but Howe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bronson controlling the position well.
Bronson pushes Howe off looking to stand but Howe dives back in and keeps control.
Howe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard but Howe has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson struggling a bit here.
Bronson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howe off and has taken his back!
Howe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bronson is looking to control Howe but Howe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bronson controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Howe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronson 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 Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronson!
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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
23% |
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