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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tez Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bob!
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, Tez Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Bob.
Johnson taking a breather.
Bob is trying to break free.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Bob tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Bob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Tez Johnson has been cut.
Bob throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a high kick!
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bob prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bob in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson is working for takedown but Bob is calmly controlling the position for now.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tez Johnson.
Johnson has clasped his hands together around Bob's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bob tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Johnson wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bob is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson decides to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Bob.
Bob scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bob swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to trip Bob. He has hold of a leg but Bob is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bob is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bob to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tez Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson gets to his feet. Bob looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bob smiles and moves away.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.
Bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Bob from getting back to his feet.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Bob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Bob is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bob!
Bob is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Johnson has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bob preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tez Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bob throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bob is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson rushes Bob and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bob is trying to break free.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bob regains guard immediately.
Bob being controlled here, momentarily.
Bob wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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 gets to his feet - Bob follows without any prompting.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tez Johnson.
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Bob wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Bob pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
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 is keen to just control but Bob is a slippery customer.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Tez Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnson manages to move to mount!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Bob squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tez 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tez Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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