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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. Stenner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Escapado - Gezeichnet. DJ Stenner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DeShaun Johnson's chin.
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25
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeShaun Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenner drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Stenner off! Stenner jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenner wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Stenner is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stenner preventing the sweep.
Stenner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
OK we're going to have a standup here. DJ Stenner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stenner closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Stenner pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stenner on the ground.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Stenner is squirming around nicely.
Johnson moves to his opponent's back but Stenner bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to keep Stenner in close.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Stenner is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stenner 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.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Stenner stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to keep Stenner in close.
Stenner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stenner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stenner misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeShaun Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Stenner.
Stenner looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stenner keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Stenner's brow.
Stenner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Stenner keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stenner sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Stenner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenner is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stenner is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenner is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Stenner is controlling the position.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stenner won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson trying to control from Stenner's half guard. Stenner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stenner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stenner pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). DJ Stenner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tandi Barsolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by Six Million Dollar Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
156 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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21
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tandi Barsolo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barsolo counters with a takedown into side control.
Austin is trying to improve his position.
Austin wants to control but Barsolo postures up.
Barsolo tries for a kimura but Austin is defending well.
Austin wants to control but Barsolo postures up.
Austin has one of Barsolo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Austin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barsolo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Austin taking some punishment here, with Barsolo in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barsolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Austin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barsolo.
Austin is looking for a triangle but Barsolo pushes his legs off easily.
Austin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barsolo uses it to pass to side control.
Austin is looking to regain half guard here but Barsolo keeps moving and retains side control.
Austin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barsolo's best efforts.
Barsolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barsolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Austin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Austin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Austin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barsolo is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking for a sweep. Not yet Austin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barsolo is defending well. Austin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barsolo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Austin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Austin!
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