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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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190 cm
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265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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202 cm
23
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson stuffs the takedown. Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Vlad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Johnson wants to control but Vlad is keeping busy and won't allow it. Johnson wants to get back to full guard. Vlad is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Vlad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vlad has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vlad's guard. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vlad looking to control.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Johnson cracks Vlad with a solid left hand. Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johnson pushes down on Vlad's leg and manages to get into half guard. Vlad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vlad won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson wants to take a breather but Vlad is having none of it. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Johnson is nestled in close to Vlad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vlad is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Vlad keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Vlad trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound. Vlad wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. Vlad keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson distracts Vlad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vlad's guard. Vlad won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. Vlad is holding on to half guard well. Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Johnson working Vlad over with strikes here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Johnson with shots to the head and body - Vlad looks very uncomfortable down there. Vlad is trying desperately to improve position. Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Vlad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vlad is breathing heavily. Johnson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Vlad is having none of it. Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Johnson lands a heavy elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish! Vlad is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Johnson looking to control but Vlad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Vlad counters with a takedown into side control. Johnson is looking to reverse the position. Vlad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. Johnson regains half guard. Vlad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vlad. Vlad blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vlad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vlad's back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson keeps control of the position as Vlad tries to break free.
Johnson is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson is working the ground and pound. Can Vlad escape? Vlad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson. Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Vlad staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control. Vlad tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vlad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Vlad looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Vlad buck him off. Johnson not allowing Vlad to control his hands. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Johnson.
Johnson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Vlad hold on?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Vlad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Vlad is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea. Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Vlad is in trouble! Johnson lands a nice shot to the head. Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vlad hang on? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Vlad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vlad is rocked! Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Oh Vlad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Vlad out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Johnson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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