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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between tyrone johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Wido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wido has chosen UFC as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 cm
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tyrone johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristian Wido! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wido shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with johnson but johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wido shoots for a takedown but johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wido tries to close the distance and clinch but johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. johnson shoots in but no luck this time. johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wido counters with a nice double leg into side control. johnson won't be happy with that. Wido throws a strike aimed at the side of johnson's head but johnson avoids it well. Wido goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wido but great work by johnson. You can see the frustration on Wido's face as johnson controls the position. Wido is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked johnson off and has taken his back! johnson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. Wido is controlling the position but johnson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime. johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. johnson wants to improve his position but Wido is controlling well.
johnson is breathing heavily. Wido trying to control from johnson's half guard. johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Wido in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wido is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Wido gets back to half guard. johnson thows a huge punch but Wido dodges it nicely.
Wido slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wido not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wido looking to hit a scissor sweep but johnson is one step ahead there. 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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. johnson slips nicely into half guard. Wido works his way to full guard. Good work. johnson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Wido. Wido regains full guard. Nicely done. johnson pushing down on Wido's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. johnson not doing much here.
johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wido is just riding it out for now. johnson eventually gives up the hold. johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round. johnson controlling the pace. johnson trying to mount his opponent but Wido defends it. johnson is controlling the pace.
johnson trying to control the action but Wido is working from the bottom. Wido misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cristian Wido will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wido throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson clinches up with Wido and pushes him back against the cage. Wido throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wido goes for a takedown in the clinch but johnson prevents it.
Wido drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wido drops to a knee looking for a takedown but johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
tyrone johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Wido. Wido prevents the takedown attempt.
johnson breaks from the clinch.
Wido tries to clinch and johnson moves into the clinch. Wido with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Wido forces his way into half guard. Wido is thwarting johnson's attempts to control the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wido is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wido is just content to waste time from the top position. johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wido lands a couple of digs. Wido slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Wido working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wido trying to control the position but johnson is working away. Wido wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by johnson, who protects the arm well. johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Wido scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wido in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wido's best efforts. johnson kicks off Wido and gets to his feet. Wido with a poor takedown so johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wido keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully. Wido looking to sweep here. No luck so far. johnson 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. tyrone johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Wido is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst johnson is controlling him. johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wido is working an open guard so johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Wido doesn't succeed with the takedown and johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Wido didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. johnson gets to his feet - Wido follows without any prompting. johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wido tries for a takedown but johnson circles away easily and johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wido throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
johnson wants to control from the top but Wido keeps moving. Wido manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wido tries to free his leg and advance position but johnson is retaining full guard. Wido slips nicely into half guard. johnson trying to hold on to Wido's head to control him but Wido postures up.
johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wido wants to pass the guard but johnson is defending well. johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. johnson keeping control of the position. johnson is looking to improve his position.
johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wido would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wido is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyrone johnson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
johnson scores with a takedown into Wido's guard. Wido wants to stand up but johnson is controlling him. johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wido throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Wido throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
johnson wants to pass the guard but Wido is keeping the position. johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. johnson throwing strikes from guard but Wido blocks nicely. Wido pushes johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wido is looking to clinch but johnson is avoiding it.
johnson connects with a high kick. Wido fails with the takedown and johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by johnson. Wido comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wido lands a head kick!
Wido gets caught flat footed, as johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wido has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wido is keeping the position for now. johnson trying to control but Wido is working from the bottom. johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wido is keeping the position for now. johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Wido gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Wido postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. johnson keeping full guard, as Wido tries to pass. Wido drops back, looking for a kneebar! johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from johnson! Wido is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Wido tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Wido tries to get to full guard but johnson has control of the leg. Wido wants to control but johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wido is trying to stand.
Wido flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wido tries to clinch but johnson moves away and johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by johnson. johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. johnson advances to full mount. johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. johnson with shots to the head and body - Wido looks very uncomfortable down there. johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
johnson looking to control and managing it successfully. Wido tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wido wants to control but johnson is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wido is wriggling around trying to escape.
johnson fails to move to back control. johnson prevents Wido from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight! tyrone 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tyrone johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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