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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnnington (ranked 4447 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Ben Preach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Johnnington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Preach!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnnington fails to land the takedown.
Johnnington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Preach's head.
Johnnington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Preach trying to control but Johnnington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnnington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Preach.
Johnnington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Preach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnnington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnnington postures up.
Johnnington stands up and waves to Preach to follow him.
That's two 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.
Preach rushes Johnnington and presses him up against the cage.
Johnnington wants a takedown.
Johnnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Preach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preach manages to break the clinch.
Johnnington shoots in for a takedown but Preach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnnington drives through and clinches with Preach against the cage.
Preach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preach doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnnington circles away.
Preach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnnington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preach manages to break the clinch.
Johnnington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Preach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnnington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Preach moves in looking to clinch but Johnnington pushes him off.
Johnnington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnnington working away.
Preach is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnnington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Preach keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnnington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnnington wants to pass to mount but Preach is defending the position.
Preach pushes Johnnington off looking to stand but Johnnington dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preach throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Preach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 John Johnnington 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.
Preach shoots in for a double leg but Johnnington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Preach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnnington circles away quickly and effectively.
Preach misses with a hook.
Preach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Preach blocks a head kick by Johnnington.
Johnnington feints and as Preach raises his hands in defense, Johnnington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnnington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnnington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preach wants to get back to his feet but Johnnington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnnington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Preach is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnnington won't allow Preach to get back to his feet.
John Johnnington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnnington fails to land the takedown.
Preach throws a counter combo.
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.
Johnnington misses with the body kick
so Preach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Preach has gone for a leg lock! Johnnington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Preach's guard.
Preach is breathing heavily.
Johnnington wants to pass the guard but Preach is keeping the position.
Johnnington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnnington trying to control but Preach is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preach pushes Johnnington off and gets back to his feet.
Preach blocks a head kick by Johnnington.
Johnnington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Preach pushes Johnnington up against the cage in a clinch.
Preach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnnington's efforts to push away.
Johnnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Preach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preach throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnnington.
Johnnington manages to break the clinch.
Preach fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnnington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Preach swivels and escapes.
Preach is looking for the big counter here.
Preach clinches.
Preach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnnington walks away with a smile on his face. Preach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Preach fails with the takedown
and Johnnington counters with a one-two to the body.
Preach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Preach wants it to stay on the feet.
Preach steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnnington.
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!
Preach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnnington tries to counter by clinching up but Preach breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnnington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Preach to the ground. Johnnington is now in Preach's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnnington trying to control but Preach is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Preach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnnington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Preach goes for a double leg but Johnnington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnnington continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Preach. No joy for Johnnington on that attempt.
As Johnnington backs off Preach throws a huge counter combo but Johnnington manages to avoid it all.
Johnnington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preach counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnnington gets underhooks to prevent Preach's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnnington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Preach smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Preach. No joy for Johnnington on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnnington circles away.
Johnnington shoots in and drives through. Preach sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnnington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnnington blocks a head kick by Preach.
Preach closes the distance and clinches.
Johnnington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Preach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preach.
Johnnington fails with the takedown.
Preach shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnnington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnnington is looking to counter the offense by Preach and move into the clinch.
John Johnnington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnnington circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preach stuffs the takedown.
Preach has closed the distance and engaged Johnnington in a clinch.
Johnnington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnnington is looking for a takedown.
Preach looking for a takedown.
Johnnington trying to control the position but instead, Preach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnnington into the cage.
Preach jumps guard but Johnnington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Preach pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnnington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Preach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnnington is controlling him.
Johnnington postures up.
Johnnington trying to control the position from guard on top but Preach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnnington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnnington fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnnington slaps away a takedown attempt from Preach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preach swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnnington.
Johnnington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnnington is trying to break free.
Johnnington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Preach is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Preach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Preach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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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
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