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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Austin (ranked 24488 p4p, 23442 weight class) and Josh Johnson (ranked 120 p4p, 129 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
It looked like Austin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Austin is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Austin works his way into full mount!
Austin has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Austin is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Austin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Austin wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Austin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson trying to control here.
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Austin prevents Johnson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Austin trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Austin is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Austin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Austin passes to side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson prevents Austin from moving into mount.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Austin's best efforts.
Austin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson tries to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Austin.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin is looking for a sweep.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Austin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ron Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Austin getting side control.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
Austin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Johnson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin is working hard here to advance position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Austin wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it.
Austin looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him!
Johnson tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
Austin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Austin is having none of it.
Austin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Austin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Austin tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Johnson punching from mount but Austin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Austin is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Austin's guard.
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though.
Johnson is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Austin is trying desperately to improve position.
Austin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Austin avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Austin ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson pulls guard.
Austin is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Austin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Austin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Austin wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Austin is controlling him
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Austin's head to control his posture.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Johnson's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Ron Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson kicks Austin off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Austin is looking for a counter combo.
Austin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson has one foot on Austin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Austin but Austin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
Austin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Austin jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Austin around his waist. Austin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Austin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Austin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Austin uses from the top position.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.
Josh Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Austin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Austin defends it easily.
Austin slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin advances position into side control!
Austin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to control but Austin postures up.
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Austin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Austin shoots in.
Austin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Josh Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Austin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Austin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Austin blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Josh Johnson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Josh Johnson!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Josh Johnson!
Josh Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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