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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Johnson (ranked 3147 p4p, 2231 weight class) and Donovan Wilcox (ranked 375 p4p, 286 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a jab.
Wilcox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilcox throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilcox misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson shoots in but Wilcox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilcox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilcox misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilcox lands a jab.
Johnson pushes Wilcox away with a front kick.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilcox lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilcox lands a body shot.
Wilcox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilcox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan Wilcox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Wilcox lands a high kick!
Wilcox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilcox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Wilcox looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Wilcox just gets out of the way.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Wilcox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Donovan Wilcox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Wilcox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilcox misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilcox is rocked!
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilcox in his tracks.
Wilcox is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Wilcox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Wilcox seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Wilcox shrugs it off though.
Wilcox fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Wilcox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Wilcox misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Wilcox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilcox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilcox throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Wilcox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilcox looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilcox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilcox swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A good leg kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilcox's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilcox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Wilcox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilcox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilcox swivels and escapes.
That kick from Wilcox tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilcox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Wilcox gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Wilcox lands a nice uppercut.
Wilcox throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilcox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilcox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilcox smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Wilcox backing up. Wilcox nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilcox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Wilcox will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Wilcox lands with an overhand left.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Wilcox throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Wilcox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilcox.
Wilcox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Wilcox walks into a jab.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilcox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilcox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Wilcox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Wilcox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilcox misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilcox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Wilcox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wilcox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Wilcox's guard.
Wilcox is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilcox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilcox pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilcox's head.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilcox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up.
Wilcox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Wilcox keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilcox tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilcox working a defensive guard here.
Wilcox is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilcox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Remi Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox's cut.
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!
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Wilcox there.
Wilcox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilcox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Wilcox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilcox continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilcox misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Wilcox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilcox takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Wilcox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Wilcox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilcox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Wilcox's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilcox. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilcox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilcox thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilcox avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilcox throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Wilcox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilcox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Remi Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox gets full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilcox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcox wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilcox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilcox trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wilcox has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
Wilcox stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Wilcox struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Wilcox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
Wilcox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand 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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilcox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilcox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilcox there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Remi Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Johnson!
After winning the bout, Remi Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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