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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 903 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 136 p4p, 199 weight class). Zsofka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raid - MF DOOM kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! CJ Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Zsofka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson cracks Zsofka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zsofka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Zsofka throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Zsofka moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Zsofka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zsofka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Zsofka slips under a jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsofka moves away.
Zsofka throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Zsofka seems unphased.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka delivers a nice body kick.
Zsofka scores with a body shot.
Donk. Johnson catches Zsofka right on the button with a cross.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Zsofka jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka scores with a shot to the body.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zsofka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Zsofka throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka feints a counter leg kick.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Johnson.
Zsofka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Johnson catches Zsofka right on the button with a cross.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Zsofka lands.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsofka circles away quickly and effectively.
Zsofka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Johnson backs off Zsofka throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Zsofka's body. Zsofka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
A good leg kick by Zsofka.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands a jab to Zsofka's midsection.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Johnson takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Zsofka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsofka scores with a jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Zsofka.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Zsofka needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
It seemed like Zsofka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsofka.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zsofka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zsofka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Zsofka lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zsofka throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Zsofka only half commits.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zsofka is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zsofka is rocked!
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zsofka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zsofka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking CJ Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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