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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Cranston (ranked 7872 p4p, 621 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 5093 p4p, 499 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shaka Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryan Cranston !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaka Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cranston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson won't allow Cranston to sweep him here.
Cranston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson stands up from Cranston 's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cranston gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cranston 's waist but Cranston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cranston tries to get out of the position.
Cranston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cranston is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranston 's head.
Cranston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cranston to stand up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cranston as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Cranston controlling from the top position.
Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Cranston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranston postures up.
Cranston tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cranston is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Cranston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is having none of it.
Johnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cranston 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cranston looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Cranston drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cranston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cranston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cranston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cranston has Johnson in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cranston being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Johnson stops Cranston from standing up.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Cranston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cranston presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cranston 's guard.
Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Cranston trying to control the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cranston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranston is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cranston wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four 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.
Cranston swinging wildly here.
Johnson darts in and clinches Cranston up against the cage.
Cranston is trying to break free.
Cranston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranston 's efforts to push away.
Johnson jumps guard.
Cranston postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Cranston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cranston leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cranston stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cranston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cranston shows good takedown defense.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
It looks like Bryan Cranston has been cut.
Shaka Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has Cranston up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has Cranston pressed against the cage, preventing Cranston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cranston after a bit of a struggle.
Cranston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cranston keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranston is looking for a sweep.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cranston !
Cranston is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Cranston is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson tries to control but Cranston wriggling away.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
That's four 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 prevents Cranston from getting the reversal.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Shaka Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cranston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Cranston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cranston is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cranston is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaka Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Johnson!
Shaka Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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