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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Anthony (ranked 7317 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahkeem Johnson (ranked 4604 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusty Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jahkeem Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anthony might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony is looking to improve his position.
Anthony tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anthony regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Anthony is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working for a triangle but Anthony defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anthony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anthony passes into half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anthony trying to control from Johnson 's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anthony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anthony is now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anthony lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anthony manages to mount him!
Johnson tries to hold on but Anthony pushes him away.
Anthony raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Anthony connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anthony really is a fat lump.
Anthony wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Anthony passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Anthony dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Anthony is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anthony stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Anthony stays in close to Johnson 's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anthony is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Anthony's body. Anthony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson pushes Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anthony is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anthony has one foot on Johnson 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anthony has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Anthony decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Anthony gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Anthony manages to retain guard.
Anthony trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anthony pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Anthony off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet.
Anthony seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anthony kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anthony's guard.
Johnson won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anthony looking to control.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Dusty Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anthony has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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 wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Anthony.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Anthony drops back down to his feet.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Anthony makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Dusty Anthony will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anthony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anthony has one foot on Johnson 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Anthony off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anthony is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anthony to the ground. Johnson is now in Anthony's guard.
Anthony working a defensive guard here.
Anthony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anthony kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
A head kick by Anthony misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dusty Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson forces Anthony back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Anthony's head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anthony ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anthony no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anthony trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson stands up over Anthony, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anthony looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anthony pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson darts in and clinches Anthony up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Anthony manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony gets tackled into the cage by Johnson . Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anthony distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jahkeem Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusty Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anthony has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jahkeem Johnson .
I think Anthony has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Anthony!
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energy
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hype
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