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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shockhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Shockhaven!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Shockhaven throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shockhaven throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shockhaven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shockhaven.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Shawn Shockhaven has been cut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Shockhaven avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Shockhaven breaks from the clinch.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shockhaven counters with a head kick.
Shockhaven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shockhaven.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shockhaven is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Shockhaven is controlling him.
Shockhaven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lunges at Shockhaven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shockhaven's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a combination
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shockhaven won't allow it.
Johnson 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 can't find room to land a body shot as Shockhaven controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shockhaven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shockhaven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Shockhaven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shockhaven's guard.
Shockhaven wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Shockhaven pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shockhaven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shockhaven's head.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Shockhaven wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Shockhaven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Shockhaven!
Shockhaven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shockhaven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shockhaven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Shockhaven 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 stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn Shockhaven.
Shockhaven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
so Shockhaven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shockhaven slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shockhaven wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shockhaven controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Shockhaven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson scores with a jab. Shockhaven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shockhaven has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shockhaven breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Shockhaven does no damage.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shockhaven fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Shockhaven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Shockhaven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Shockhaven has mounted him!
Shockhaven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shockhaven controlling from mount.
Shockhaven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven controlling the pace for now.
Shockhaven with a couple of short strikes.
Shockhaven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shockhaven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shockhaven.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Shockhaven maintains control.
Shockhaven misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shockhaven controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BOOM! Shockhaven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Shawn Shockhaven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shockhaven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shockhaven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Shockhaven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shockhaven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Shockhaven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shockhaven wants a takedown but no success here.
Shockhaven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shockhaven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Shockhaven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shockhaven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shockhaven controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shockhaven controlling the action here for a moment.
Shockhaven has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Shockhaven gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockhaven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shockhaven wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shockhaven's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Shockhaven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steve Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shockhaven stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Shockhaven controlling from the top position.
Shockhaven stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Shockhaven misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shockhaven counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Shockhaven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shockhaven has passed into side control.
Shockhaven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shockhaven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shockhaven working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Shockhaven controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Shockhaven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shockhaven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Shockhaven!
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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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