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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linkavitch Chomofsky (ranked 4299 p4p, 22383 weight class) and Drake Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomofsky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mastodon - Sleeping Giant. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Linkavitch Chomofsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Chomofsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Chomofsky lands a jab.
Chomofsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomofsky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomofsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chomofsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chomofsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Chomofsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomofsky is looking to improve his position.
Chomofsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson prevents Chomofsky from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chomofsky trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chomofsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chomofsky actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chomofsky looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Chomofsky to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Chomofsky is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Chomofsky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chomofsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four 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.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chomofsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chomofsky has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chomofsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that round.
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.
Chomofsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Chomofsky.
Chomofsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Chomofsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chomofsky looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chomofsky as Johnson shoots in.
Linkavitch Chomofsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Chomofsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chomofsky avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Chomofsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chomofsky throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chomofsky as he avoids it easily.
Chomofsky misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice sprawl there from Chomofsky as Johnson shoots in.
Chomofsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chomofsky is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Chomofsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Chomofsky jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chomofsky.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chomofsky but Chomofsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chomofsky lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky misses the shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chomofsky sprawls well. Chomofsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Chomofsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Chomofsky clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chomofsky jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Chomofsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Chomofsky closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chomofsky has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chomofsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Linkavitch Chomofsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is not content to let Chomofsky control the position.
Chomofsky is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chomofsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chomofsky trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Chomofsky is keeping busy.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomofsky pulls his head out easily.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chomofsky connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is not content to let Chomofsky control the position.
Chomofsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is staying active underneath Chomofsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Chomofsky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chomofsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Chomofsky pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Chomofsky - just one landing.
Linkavitch Chomofsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Chomofsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chomofsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Chomofsky has the dominant position.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chomofsky, which made it look bad.
Linkavitch Chomofsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Chomofsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chomofsky tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Chomofsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Chomofsky trying to control the pace.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chomofsky is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chomofsky is working away from the top position though.
Chomofsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomofsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Chomofsky is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chomofsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chomofsky wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chomofsky wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Chomofsky passes to full mount!
Johnson wants to control but Chomofsky is having none of it.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson wants to hold on but Chomofsky pushes him away.
Johnson tries to control the position but Chomofsky now has his back.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chomofsky's arms.
Chomofsky gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomofsky raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linkavitch Chomofsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chomofsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkavitch Chomofsky!
A victorious Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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