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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lay Praynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Johnson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lay Praynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Praynard as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Praynard is avoiding it.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Praynard's waist but Praynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson looks gassed!
Praynard slips a jab from Johnson.
Praynard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Praynard content to control rather than advance.
Praynard wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Praynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Praynard slows the pace down in half guard.
Praynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Praynard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Praynard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Praynard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lay Praynard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Praynard gets the takedown into side control.
Praynard controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lay Praynard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Praynard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Praynard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Praynard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Praynard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lay Praynard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Praynard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Praynard controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Praynard from improving position.
Praynard taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lay Praynard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Praynard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praynard slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lay Praynard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Praynard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Praynard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson throws and low kick but Praynard moves out of range easily.
Praynard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Praynard lands in his opponent's guard.
Praynard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lay Praynard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Praynard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Praynard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Praynard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lay Praynard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Praynard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Praynard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lay Praynard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Praynard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lay Praynard!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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