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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Strength Within. Steve Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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 New York, Steve Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Lockdown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Lockdown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Lockdown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Steve Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lockdown.
Lockdown just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockdown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lockdown somewhat.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is taking a breather. Lockdown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lockdown trying to control here.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockdown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working over Lockdown with some ground and pound. Lockdown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lockdown is looking to escape.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lockdown is trying to get back to full 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.
Lockdown is looking to improve his position.
Lockdown trying to control here.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lockdown trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Lockdown actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockdown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lockdown looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lockdown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lockdown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but Lockdown is blocking nicely.
Lockdown trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is keen to just control but Lockdown is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lockdown trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is taking a breather. Lockdown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lockdown trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Lockdown's temple.
Lockdown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lockdown defending well though.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lockdown on the ground.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Lockdown defends it.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson throwing shots but Lockdown is blocking nicely.
Lockdown tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Lockdown taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown trying to control here.
Lockdown wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lockdown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Lockdown didn't expect that.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lockdown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing down on Lockdown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockdown is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lockdown has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Lockdown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Lockdown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lockdown wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockdown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lockdown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lockdown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Lockdown's hands, connecting with Lockdown's forehead.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Lockdown dodges it nicely.
Lockdown is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson cracks Lockdown with a solid left hand.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Lockdown has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockdown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lockdown is keeping the position.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lockdown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but Lockdown 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.
Lockdown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson working over Lockdown with some ground and pound. Lockdown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lockdown wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks Lockdown's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson looking to control but Lockdown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lockdown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lockdown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lockdown tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Lockdown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson working Lockdown over with strikes here.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lockdown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Lockdown is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Lockdown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lockdown wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Lockdown throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Johnson wants to control but Lockdown is keeping him busy.
Lockdown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lockdown manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson prevents Lockdown from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockdown keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockdown misses with a takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Lockdown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Lockdown tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Chico Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keen to just control but Lockdown is a slippery customer.
Lockdown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lockdown tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lockdown wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lockdown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown is looking to reverse the position.
Lockdown is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Lockdown tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lockdown ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Steve Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lockdown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lockdown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lockdown is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Lockdown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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