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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryo Takajiri's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Takajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Takajiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson looks winded!
Takajiri scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takajiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Takajiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Takajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takajiri keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Takajiri thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takajiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takajiri keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick there by Takajiri.
We've been told by Takajiri's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takajiri scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Takajiri scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takajiri.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Takajiri.
Takajiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Takajiri is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takajiri scores with a spinning back kick!
Takajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryo Takajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takajiri connects with a body shot.
Takajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Takajiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Takajiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takajiri jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takajiri.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takajiri thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takajiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Takajiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takajiri digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Takajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takajiri is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Takajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Takajiri.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takajiri. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Takajiri throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takajiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takajiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Takajiri punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Takajiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takajiri connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Takajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takajiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Takajiri lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takajiri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Ryo Takajiri is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takajiri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up John Johnson's cut even more.
Takajiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Takajiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takajiri.
Takajiri delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Takajiri.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takajiri lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takajiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takajiri scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Takajiri lands a head kick!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takajiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takajiri lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Takajiri jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takajiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a nice body shot.
Takajiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Takajiri scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takajiri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takajiri.
Takajiri cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takajiri thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Takajiri lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takajiri digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Takajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Takajiri has got the better of the exchanges.
Takajiri scores with a leg kick.
Takajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takajiri scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takajiri connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takajiri connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Nice body punch from Takajiri.
Takajiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a nice body shot.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Takajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takajiri cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Takajiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
letting Takajiri counter with a right hand.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri counters with a left to the body.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Takajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab lands there for Takajiri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
Takajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takajiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a nice leg kick.
Takajiri jabs at Johnson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takajiri throws a shot to the body.
Ryo Takajiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takajiri throws a shot to the body.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takajiri lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Takajiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takajiri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Takajiri!
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energy
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hype
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