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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 2215 p4p, 3063 weight class) and Erik Hook (ranked 241 p4p, 321 weight class). Erik Hook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Hook!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook with a jab.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Hook sprawls well.
Hook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hook looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hook misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hook.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook's corner calls for a 1-2. Hook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
Hook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Hook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hook defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Hook misses.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks to clinch
letting Hook counter with a right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hook is having none of it.
Hook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Hook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hook tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Hook. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is rocked!
Hook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hook counters with a big left hand that crumples Johnson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Hook!
Post fight, Erik Hook took to the microphone: 'Since I've decided to pursue my gardening hobby full-time, this is my last fight.
I would like to thank my manager for giving me a chance, and to all the fans that cheered for me.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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