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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 263 p4p, 36 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 370 p4p, 56 weight class). Imbula comes to the cage accompanied by ~Apache~. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imbula lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnsson will feel that in the morning.
Johnsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imbula, pushing him back against the cage.
Imbula manages to pull guard.
Imbula looking for a guillotine here but Johnsson defends easily.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Imbula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson won't allow Imbula to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Imbula wants to sweep here but Johnsson controlling him for the moment.
Imbula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnsson wants to control but Imbula is keeping him busy.
Imbula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Johnsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnsson cracks Imbula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnsson lands a high kick!
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Imbula didn't see that one coming.
Imbula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnsson defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Imbula defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Imbula blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imbula. Imbula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Imbula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Imbula thows a body kick. Johnsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Imbula tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Imbula misses.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imbula looks for the body kick but Johnsson saw that one coming.
Imbula sizes up Johnsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Imbula tries to counter by clinching up but Johnsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Imbula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Imbula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imbula blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson slips a jab from Imbula.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Imbula should have avoided that one.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imbula.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imbula clinches up against the cage.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Imbula lands a nice uppercut.
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 Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Imbula jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnsson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Imbula.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imbula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnsson defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Imbula misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula tries to clinch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Imbula misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Imbula takes a step back to recover.
Imbula moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Imbula moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab.
Johnsson tests Imbula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnsson throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a series of punches but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Imbula will feel that in the morning.
Nice jab there from Johnsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imbula. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imbula misses with a hook
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Imbula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Imbula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imbula quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Imbula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imbula. Imbula obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Johnsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnsson takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
Imbula slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Imbula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Imbula cracks Johnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Imbula throws a body shot but no joy.
Imbula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Imbula slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Imbula to counter with a crisp jab.
Imbula throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imbula.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Johnsson checks it.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imbula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Imbula seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Imbula is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Imbula throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Imbula throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnsson avoids it.
Imbula throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imbula.
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Imbula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Imbula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Imbula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imbula's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Johnsson looks to land a body kick but Imbula moved away.
Johnsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnsson lands an overhand right.
Imbula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Imbula takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Imbula counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula cracks Johnsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Imbula has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnsson to stand back up!
Johnsson is rocked!
Imbula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Imbula.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Imbula avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson connects with a high kick.
Imbula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Imbula scores with a jab.
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.
Imbula connects with a body shot.
Johnsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imbula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imbula scores with a nice strike.
Imbula slips a jab from Johnsson.
Imbula pushes Johnsson away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Imbula.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
Imbula tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
Imbula moves away from the strike by Johnsson.
Imbula staying out of range there.
Imbula checks a leg kick.
Johnsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Imbula misses with a head kick.
Imbula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Imbula. That one must have hurt.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
I think Johnsson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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hype
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pop
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