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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anwar ALSadat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocephus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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222 cm
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270 lbs
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195 cm
21
260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anwar ALSadat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bocephus Johnson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! ALSadat gets a clinch. ALSadat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ALSadat's defenses. ALSadat is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now. Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ALSadat just stands there and leans against the cage. Johnson fails to pull guard.
Anwar ALSadat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocephus Johnson. ALSadat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but ALSadat is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. ALSadat kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet. Johnson tries to keep at a distance but ALSadat has taken the fight into the clinch. ALSadat is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ALSadat down to the mat. ALSadat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. ALSadat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. ALSadat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. ALSadat shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well. Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - ALSadat circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. ALSadat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson thows a body kick. ALSadat tries to catch it but that hurt him. ALSadat is breathing heavily. Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson trying to mount his opponent but ALSadat defends it. Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control. ALSadat trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson blocks the strikes from ALSadat.
ALSadat wants to get back to his feet.
ALSadat is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Johnson shoots in for a double leg but ALSadat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. ALSadat shoots and misses and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. ALSadat is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ALSadat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. ALSadat gets back to full guard.
Johnson stops ALSadat from standing up. ALSadat being controlled here, momentarily.
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. ALSadat has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! ALSadat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. ALSadat wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. ALSadat is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. Johnson trying to control from ALSadat's half guard. ALSadat has other ideas though and has regained full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bocephus Johnson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ALSadat tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a takedown and ALSadat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. ALSadat pulls guard. ALSadat has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. ALSadat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. ALSadat wriggles free and stands up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson throws a combination that misses and ALSadat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson! ALSadat stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. ALSadat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. ALSadat fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from ALSadat. ALSadat wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. ALSadat keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. ALSadat controlling Johnson's posture. Johnson postures up.
Bocephus Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. ALSadat has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture. Johnson wants to control from the top but ALSadat keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. ALSadat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. ALSadat misses with a takedown and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in ALSadat's guard now. ALSadat wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position. Johnson won't allow ALSadat to sweep him here. ALSadat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ALSadat tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! ALSadat working a defensive guard here.
ALSadat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson! Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from ALSadat.
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 defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from ALSadat. Johnson is squirming around, avoiding ALSadat's attempts to control the action. Johnson tries to lock up and control but ALSadat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. ALSadat stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. ALSadat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anwar ALSadat will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
ALSadat has his takedown stuffed and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Johnson trying to control from half guard but ALSadat is working away. ALSadat wants to get back to full guard. Johnson is looking for a kimura but ALSadat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. ALSadat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though. ALSadat gets back to full guard.
ALSadat is controlling Johnson's posture. Both fighters are breathing heavily. ALSadat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now ALSadat is on top in guard.
ALSadat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but ALSadat is proving a slippery customer.
ALSadat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. ALSadat works a leg free and moves into half guard. ALSadat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. ALSadat is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding ALSadat's attempts to control the action. ALSadat has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson tries to hold on but ALSadat pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by ALSadat. Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but ALSadat has a good base and remains in mount. ALSadat is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! ALSadat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ALSadat showed some decent athleticism there. ALSadat is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson is not content to let ALSadat control the position. ALSadat wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it. Johnson is trying to control but can't.
ALSadat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. ALSadat eventually gives up the hold. ALSadat is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Anwar ALSadat showed his dominance in that final round. I think ALSadat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anwar ALSadat!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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