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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BRYAN RED EYES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BRYAN RED EYES has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
25
206 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
26
211 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, BRYAN RED EYES! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson throws a nice looking combination but RED EYES bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Johnson misses. RED EYES dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
RED EYES avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet. Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looks gassed! Some wild striking there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson tries to bum rush RED EYES with a series of wild strikes but RED EYES uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Quinton Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
RED EYES has a takedown stuffed. Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows RED EYES to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. RED EYES postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. RED EYES has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst RED EYES is controlling him. Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. RED EYES trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. RED EYES is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. RED EYES prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. RED EYES shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRYAN RED EYES. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - RED EYES looks like he's thinking about clinching though. RED EYES showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
RED EYES tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Johnson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. RED EYES dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on RED EYES's head and hops out. Johnson throws a right hand that RED EYES ducks under and follows up with a left that RED EYES also avoids with ease. Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but RED EYES circles away quickly and effectively. A combination from Johnson does no damage. RED EYES misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. RED EYES scores a takedown into full mount! Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson wants to hold on but RED EYES pushes him away. Johnson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson tries to lock up and control but RED EYES gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
RED EYES throwing strikes here but Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson wants to hold on but RED EYES pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BRYAN RED EYES dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
RED EYES dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
RED EYES looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. RED EYES seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing RED EYES from advancing position. RED EYES prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson is pressing down on RED EYES's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes RED EYES off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a series of punches but RED EYES avoids them all with ease. RED EYES looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but RED EYES persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing. Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
RED EYES shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but RED EYES circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. RED EYES slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Quinton Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. RED EYES shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRYAN RED EYES. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson misses with a double jab.
BRYAN RED EYES is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Johnson throws a nice looking combination but RED EYES bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson throws a nice looking combination but RED EYES bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a series of punches but RED EYES avoids them all with ease. Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RED EYES. RED EYES will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RED EYES. RED EYES misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. RED EYES slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss. RED EYES shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Johnson throws a right hand that RED EYES ducks under and follows up with a left that RED EYES also avoids with ease. Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
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 misses with the combination.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RED EYES fails miserably with a takedown attempt. RED EYES shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but RED EYES circles away quickly and effectively. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for RED EYES on that attempt. Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton 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!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
RED EYES tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten RED EYES somewhat. Johnson tries to bum rush RED EYES with a series of wild strikes but RED EYES uses good footwork to avoid the assault. RED EYES shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
RED EYES shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRYAN RED EYES. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson throws a nice looking combination but RED EYES bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
RED EYES avoids a punch combination nicely.
RED EYES is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson tries to bum rush RED EYES with a series of wild strikes but RED EYES uses good footwork to avoid the assault. RED EYES is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
RED EYES shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RED EYES gets slowly back to his feet. Johnson throws a series of punches but RED EYES avoids them all with ease. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Johnson does no damage. RED EYES closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away. RED EYES dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Johnson throws a nice looking combination but RED EYES bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. RED EYES fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
RED EYES shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. RED EYES misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a right and a left that RED EYES avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
RED EYES shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. RED EYES avoids the attempt from Johnson to control. RED EYES working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay. Johnson reaches up and holds on to RED EYES to control the position. Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson wants to hold on but RED EYES pushes him away. Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Johnson tries to hold on but RED EYES pushes him away. Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as RED EYES tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
RED EYES working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up. Johnson really wants to buck RED EYES off and get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Quinton Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton 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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