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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Revenge by Danger Mouse. Brian Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chucho Benitez's chin.
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chucho Benitez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Benitez.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benitez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez lands with an overhand left.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benitez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Benitez.
Benitez throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benitez manages to avoid it.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Benitez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benitez.
Benitez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Benitez tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Benitez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benitez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benitez works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Benitez misses with a body kick.
Benitez misses with a body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benitez misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benitez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benitez takes one to the chin there.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benitez. Benitez obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Benitez.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson postures up in Benitez's guard and throws a big left but Benitez blocks it.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Benitez has wrist control.
Benitez wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benitez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Benitez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benitez manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Benitez's guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chucho Benitez dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benitez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benitez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benitez tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson throws an elbow but Benitez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Benitez is looking to reverse the position.
Benitez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson is trying to move to mount but Benitez reverses beautifully and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Benitez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benitez scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benitez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Benitez misses with a leg kick.
Benitez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Benitez settles back down.
Benitez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benitez is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson checks a low kick from Benitez.
Benitez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
Benitez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benitez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Benitez misses with a leg kick.
Chucho Benitez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benitez misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Benitez.
Benitez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Benitez.
Benitez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson slips a straight right by Benitez.
Benitez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Benitez swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Benitez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but Benitez blocks it.
Benitez works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benitez throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Benitez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benitez stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson slips a jab from Benitez.
Benitez throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benitez is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson tests Benitez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a straight right by Benitez.
Benitez misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benitez punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benitez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Benitez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benitez throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Benitez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Brian Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Benitez throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Benitez.
That's four 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.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Benitez, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Benitez against the cage but Benitez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Benitez wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Benitez lands a head shot.
Benitez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benitez wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benitez throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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