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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Johnson enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faustino Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashley somewhat.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson forces Ashley back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ashley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ashley is trying to stand back up.
Ashley tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ashley. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ashley breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Ashley any problems.
Ashley being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ashley from standing up.
Johnson pulls Ashley in close to his closed guard and prevents Ashley from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Ashley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ashley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson trying to control the action but Ashley just sinks the hooks in.
Ashley controls the action.
Ashley has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ashley's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Johnson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Ashley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Ashley is in full control for now.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Ashley breaks the grip.
Ashley controlling from the back.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Ashley is in full control for now.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ashley is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ashley controls the position.
Faustino Ashley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Good control from Ashley.
Ashley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Johnson turns into Ashley and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson stands up and waves to Ashley to follow him.
Ashley avoids the head kick by Johnson.
As Johnson looks to move away, Ashley throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Ashley counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ashley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ashley closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ashley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashley lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ashley dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustino Ashley dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ashley slowing the pace effectively.
Ashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Ashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ashley persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Ashley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ashley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ashley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ashley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashley is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ashley is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ashley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashley.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson darts in and clinches Ashley up against the cage.
Ashley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Ashley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson thows a body kick. Ashley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ashley back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ashley is rocked!
OH! Ashley has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Johnson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Johnson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Ashley sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Johnson!
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RATING
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