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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaTroy Johnson (ranked 152 p4p, 228 weight class) and Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class). McDonald has chosen Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother as his entrance music. Jim Bob McDonald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Johnson lands with a cross.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald avoids the body shot from Johnson.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
McDonald takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but McDonald shrugs it off.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
McDonald stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Johnson.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
McDonald with a hook.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald jumps guard but Johnson stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
That kick from Johnson tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaTroy Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for McDonald.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
LaTroy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Johnson!
Johnson is rocked!
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!
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Johnson stands up and beckons McDonald to his feet.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a jab.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
Johnson cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson is working McDonald over against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
McDonald takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a head kick that stumbles McDonald and the fighters go to the mat.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Johnson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McDonald goes down! Can Johnson finish him!?
McDonald is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson gets to his feet. McDonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McDonald out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LaTroy Johnson!
LaTroy Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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energy
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hype
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