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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Tannenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otavio Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Tannenbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otavio Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannenbaum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tannenbaum.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tannenbaum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Tannenbaum's guard.
Johnson postures up in Tannenbaum's guard and throws a big left but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tannenbaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum looking to control.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannenbaum is keeping the position for now.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Tannenbaum is keeping the position.
Tannenbaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tannenbaum wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tannenbaum trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Tannenbaum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.
Tannenbaum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tannenbaum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tannenbaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tannenbaum looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Tannenbaum is breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Tannenbaum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tannenbaum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tannenbaum tries to clinch up.
Tannenbaum misses with a series of wild punches.
Tannenbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tannenbaum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caleb Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Tannenbaum lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
Johnson stands and steps away. Tannenbaum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tannenbaum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tannenbaum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Tannenbaum throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caleb Tannenbaum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a one two combo.
Tannenbaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Tannenbaum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tannenbaum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tannenbaum but Tannenbaum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Johnson looks to move away, Tannenbaum throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Caleb Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tannenbaum's guard.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson stands up and waves to Tannenbaum to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tannenbaum lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tannenbaum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Tannenbaum lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Tannenbaum gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Tannenbaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Tannenbaum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tannenbaum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tannenbaum defends it well.
Tannenbaum misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tannenbaum's head.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tannenbaum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tannenbaum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Tannenbaum tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Tannenbaum is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tannenbaum is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Tannenbaum defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Tannenbaum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson prevents Tannenbaum from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caleb Tannenbaum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Tannenbaum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Otavio Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson cracks Tannenbaum with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has hold of Tannenbaum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tannenbaum seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tannenbaum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tannenbaum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otavio Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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