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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Johnson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnathan Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conway counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Conway lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conway drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Conway off! Conway jumps back into Johnson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Conway really is a fat lump.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conway but Conway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Conway counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Conway to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Conway circles away and keeps his distance.
Conway throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Conway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conway counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Conway's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Conway defends easily.
Conway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conway throws a big elbow that misses.
Conway stands up from Johnson's guard - Conway perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
It looks like Johnathan Conway has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnathan Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johnson.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Conway pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Conway.
Conway throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathan Conway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnathan Conway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Conway pushes him off.
Conway misses with a wild combination.
Johnson cracks Conway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Conway tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conway circles away.
Conway is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson dives in and grabs Conway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnathan Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johnson.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Conway gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Conway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway lands a left hand.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conway prevents it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Conway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Conway is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Conway.
Conway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Conway.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Conway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Conway with a nice head shot there.
Conway postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Conway content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Conway lands a couple of elbows.
Conway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson throws a strike but Conway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conway chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conway stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Conway is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Conway's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is trying to keep Conway in close.
Conway drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Conway off! Conway jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conway manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Conway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Conway postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathan Conway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnathan Conway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Conway.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Conway is avoiding it.
Conway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conway counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jumps guard but Conway stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Conway stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnathan Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Conway pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Conway has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Conway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson wants to break free but Conway has control.
Conway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conway struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tries to circle away but Conway has him pinned against the cage.
Conway lands a damaging elbow.
Conway gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Conway working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conway is one step ahead there.
Conway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Conway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnathan Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Conway, which made it look bad.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
As Johnson tries to get set, Conway tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Conway counters by moving into the clinch.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Conway circles away easily
and Conway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Conway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Conway to the mat.
Conway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Conway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands a head shot.
David Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnathan Conway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Conway's leg. Conway is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnathan Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conway 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathan Conway!
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hype
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RATING
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