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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bahamut Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Invincible as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bahamut Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifflett doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shifflett wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shifflett sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shifflett wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shifflett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shifflett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand up but Shifflett is controlling the position.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Shifflett's temple.
Shifflett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shifflett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifflett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shifflett is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying tight to Shifflett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shifflett is looking to improve his position.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shifflett is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bahamut Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shifflett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Shifflett is blocking nicely.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifflett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bahamut Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shifflett looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shifflett hang on?
Shifflett is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Shifflett tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifflett is looking to escape.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifflett is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bahamut Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shifflett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shifflett is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bahamut Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bahamut Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shifflett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shifflett's guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Shifflett looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifflett, not yet.
Shifflett being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson tries to stand but Shifflett is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
Shifflett is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shifflett tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shifflett is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Shifflett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Shifflett is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bahamut Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Michael Shifflett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shifflett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shifflett trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Bahamut Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Shifflett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bahamut Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bahamut 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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