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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan Sung Jung (ranked 4605 p4p, 25451 weight class) and Marc Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 603 weight class). Johnson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
Decent 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 The Island, Chan Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jung looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Jung unloading with bombs!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Jung's attempts to control the action.
Jung content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Jung controlling his opponent.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jung trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jung tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jung won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jung postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Jung looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson really wants to buck Jung off and get back to his feet.
Jung looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jung tries to clinch up.
Jung defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Jung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson looks winded!
Jung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Jung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jung is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Jung dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung just content to control the position.
Jung has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Sung Jung dominated that round.
That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Jung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Chan Sung Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jung is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Jung is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jung throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Jung tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Jung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson kicks Jung off and gets back to his feet.
Jung walks into a jab.
Johnson jabs Jung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jung misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Jung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jung's head.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson cracks Jung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson digs a good hook to Jung's body.
Jung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chan Sung Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a jab. Jung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jung or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Jung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jung eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Jung has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung wants to clinch.
Jung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jung throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
Jung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marc Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Jung wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Marc Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jung passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jung works his way into side control.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Jung off but instead Jung has got his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Johnson!
A relieved looking Marc 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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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