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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bronco (ranked 1713 p4p, 199 weight class) and Jethro Jehosavat (ranked 3943 p4p, 397 weight class). Jehosavat has chosen For The Outlawz as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bronco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Jehosavat!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco is looking to clinch but Jehosavat is avoiding it.
Bronco doesn't manage to clinch there - Jehosavat circles away.
Jehosavat tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronco is wise to it.
Bronco clobbers Jehosavat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bronco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bronco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Jehosavat is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jehosavat is trying is best to control the position here.
Bronco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jehosavat sees it coming and defends easily.
Jehosavat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jehosavat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronco is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jehosavat can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jehosavat keeps working.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jehosavat pushes Bronco off looking to stand but Bronco dives back in and keeps control.
Bronco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jehosavat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but Jehosavat is defending well.
Bronco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Jehosavat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Jehosavat trying to control here.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jehosavat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jehosavat defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jehosavat is just riding it out for now. Bronco eventually gives up the hold.
Bronco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jehosavat defends it well.
Jehosavat controlling the position well.
Bronco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Bronco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jehosavat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jehosavat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
Bronco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jehosavat is trying to stand up here but Bronco is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jehosavat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
Jehosavat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronco is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
That's time! Bronco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bronco with a poor takedown
and Jehosavat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jehosavat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Jehosavat keeps moving.
Jehosavat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jehosavat keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jehosavat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jehosavat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jehosavat has escaped and now he's on top!
Jehosavat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jehosavat won't allow Bronco to sweep him here.
Bronco is pulling down on Jehosavat's head to control his posture.
Jehosavat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jehosavat wants to get up but he can't break Bronco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bronco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jehosavat can do to turn this around?
Bronco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jehosavat uses it to pass to side control.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jehosavat laying and praying for a moment but Bronco takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bronco looking for submissions off his back.
Bronco wants to control the action here but instead Jehosavat manages to pass to full mount!
Bronco is desperately trying to improve his position but Jehosavat has a good base and remains in mount.
Bronco regains half guard.
Jehosavat wants to take a breather but Bronco is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jehosavat is working away from the top position though.
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jehosavat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jehosavat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jehosavat preventing the sweep.
Bronco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jehosavat is aware though and is defending well.
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jehosavat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jehosavat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jehosavat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bronco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jehosavat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Jehosavat from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jehosavat is one step ahead there.
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 Johnny Bronco 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.
Jehosavat throws a right hand that Bronco ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronco also avoids with ease.
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Jehosavat pushes him off.
Bronco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jehosavat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jehosavat's waist but Jehosavat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronco off to one side.
Bronco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jehosavat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jehosavat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bronco but great work by Jehosavat.
Bronco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bronco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bronco tries to get to full guard but Jehosavat has control of the leg.
Bronco moves into full guard.
Bronco wants to improve his position but instead Jehosavat has moved into half guard.
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronco is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bronco gets full guard.
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jehosavat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronco is proving hard to escape from.
Bronco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bronco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco stops Jehosavat from getting back to his feet.
Bronco is looking for a kimura here.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Jehosavat dodges it nicely.
Jehosavat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Jehosavat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
Bronco seems to be working for a kimura but Jehosavat defends the submission attempt.
Jehosavat wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jehosavat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jehosavat.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronco is looking to work some ground and pound but Jehosavat has wrist control.
Bronco throws an elbow that misses. Jehosavat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bronco's guard. Nice move by Jehosavat!
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Jehosavat from controlling successfully.
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny Bronco did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jehosavat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronco throws a body punch but Jehosavat moves out of range.
Jehosavat misses with an uppercut.
Jehosavat has Bronco up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronco tries a body shot but Jehosavat blocks it.
Bronco gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Jehosavat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Jehosavat dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco seems to be working for a kimura but Jehosavat defends the submission attempt.
Bronco prevents Jehosavat from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jehosavat is staying active underneath Bronco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jehosavat's head.
Bronco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jehosavat is just riding it out for now. Bronco eventually gives up the hold.
Bronco is working for a submission of some sort.
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jehosavat defending well though.
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.
Bronco throwing shots but Jehosavat is blocking nicely.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bronco misses with a head shot. Jehosavat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jehosavat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco passes into half guard.
Jehosavat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bronco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco trying to control from Jehosavat's half guard. Jehosavat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco advances to half guard.
Bronco throwing shots but Jehosavat is blocking nicely.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jehosavat trying to hold on to Bronco's head to control him but Bronco postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jehosavat is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronco.
Bronco wants to control but Jehosavat is keeping him busy.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jehosavat is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronco.
Bronco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jehosavat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bronco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco had his way with Jethro Jehosavat in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bronco closes the distance and clinches up with Jehosavat, looking for a takedown. Bronco pushes Jehosavat against the cage but Jehosavat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jehosavat moves into the clinch.
Bronco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jehosavat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jehosavat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Jehosavat dodges it nicely.
Jehosavat manages to get to full guard.
Bronco trying to control but Jehosavat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jehosavat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bronco, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Jehosavat defends easily.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jehosavat is looking to stand up but Bronco won't let him.
Jethro Jehosavat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jehosavat is posturing up here but Bronco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jehosavat tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jehosavat has to tap! Slick submission there by Bronco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco retains his welterweight title!
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