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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny B Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
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275 lbs
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200 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny B Goode! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Graham! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! B Goode tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range. B Goode fails with the takedown. B Goode looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. B Goode is looking for a kimura here.
Graham actively working from the bottom here. B Goode missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Graham won't allow B Goode to pass to mount. Graham actively working from the bottom here. Graham looks gassed! Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. B Goode takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. B Goode is trying to work for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Graham looking for submissions off his back. B Goode trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it. Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but B Goode pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Graham won't allow B Goode to pass to mount. B Goode is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. B Goode looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well. No luck for B Goode with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny B Goode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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. Graham drives through with a takedown into guard. Graham postures up.
Graham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Graham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. B Goode trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! B Goode is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graham, into his guard. B Goode tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny B Goode dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny B Goode's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Graham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and B Goode counters with a nice double leg into half guard. B Goode working over Graham with some ground and pound. Graham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. B Goode wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs. Graham moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. B Goode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Graham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. B Goode stacks Graham on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by B Goode!
That's one minute gone in the round. B Goode tries to advance to mount but can't. Graham is looking for a sweep. B Goode working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. B Goode tries to advance to mount but Graham denies him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. B Goode goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in B Goode's guard! Nice work there by Graham!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Graham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Graham drops back, looking for a kneebar! B Goode looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. B Goode looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from B Goode! Graham tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. B Goode passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Graham! Graham manages to regain half guard. Good work. B Goode not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. B Goode wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs. Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. B Goode works his way into full mount! B Goode unloads with some shots from mount but Graham bucks and avoids them well.
B Goode lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. B Goode swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Graham is now in B Goode's guard. A big mistake from B Goode there, giving up the dominant position! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny B Goode dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Johnny B Goode's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graham scores a takedown into full mount! Graham is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but B Goode is surviving well by controlling Graham's body position as best he can. Graham swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and B Goode is now in Graham's guard. A big mistake from Graham there, giving up the dominant position! B Goode passes Graham's left leg - he's now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. B Goode looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. B Goode is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work. Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but B Goode pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. B Goode passes to full mount! B Goode goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Graham turns into him and now he's in B Goode's guard.
Graham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! B Goode is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graham, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. B Goode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Graham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because B Goode has passed into half guard!
Johnny B Goode overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. B Goode thows a huge punch but Graham dodges it nicely.
B Goode wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs. Graham regains full guard. Nicely done. Jack Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johnny B Goode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. B Goode slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Johnny B Goode. Well I reckon that's a shut out for B Goode, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny B Goode!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
29% |
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