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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goode might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Hell's Bells . Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Aint No Sunshine. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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141 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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170 cm
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134 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a looping right.
Goode looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Goode.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Goode throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Goode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Goode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goode thinking.
Davis swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Goode bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Goode throws a head kick that misses.
Goode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis blocks a head kick by Goode.
Davis throws a body punch but Goode moves out of range.
Goode closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Goode getting side control.
Goode looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goode missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Goode is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis trying to hold on to Goode's head to control him but Goode postures up.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goode thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Goode 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.
Davis wants to control but Goode is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis is trying to keep Goode in close.
Goode throwing strikes but missing.
Goode stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Goode.
Goode falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Goode.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goode throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goode thinking.
Goode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goode throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davis's head.
Johnny Goode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Goode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goode swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode regains half guard there - taking advantage of Davis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Goode wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis is working for a kimura but Goode is defending it quite comfortably.
Goode is concentrating on defense, preventing Davis from advancing position.
Goode is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goode avoid being mounted?
Goode moves into full guard.
Goode bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Goode is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goode cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goode's guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Goode keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Goode wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Goode lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Goode has a good base and remains in mount.
Goode working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gray Davis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Davis.
Goode looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Goode.
Johnny Goode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goode misses with a double jab.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Goode counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard.
Davis 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.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goode is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Goode is holding on tight.
Goode gets back to half guard.
Goode is controlling Davis's trapped leg to prevent Davis from advancing to side control.
Goode trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goode has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis throws a strike but Goode avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Goode is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis passes Goode's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goode gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode is trying to keep Davis in close.
Goode seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goode is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goode trying to control the position here.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Davis preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Goode.
Goode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Goode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Goode throws a one two combo.
Goode shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goode showed some decent athleticism there.
Davis wants to improve his position but Goode is controlling well.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goode is working away from the top position though.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Goode scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goode's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goode's back!
Goode wants to control his opponent's hands but Davis gets his hands free.
Davis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode turns into Davis and is now in his guard.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goode is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goode sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goode lands a nice short elbow.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goode is working away from the top position though.
Goode looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goode lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goode is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goode.
Goode winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis misses with a body punch
letting Goode counter with a right hand.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Goode throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goode tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goode throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Goode throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Goode keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Goode.
Goode lands a head kick. Davis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goode tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Goode counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Goode keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goode throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Goode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goode tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goode throws a head kick that misses.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Goode seems unphased.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goode fails to land with a series of punches.
Goode throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Goode does no damage.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goode lands a head kick. Davis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goode misses with a double jab
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goode lands a high kick!
Goode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Goode fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goode lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.
Davis looks for a takedown but Goode sprawls well.
Johnny Goode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Davis.
Goode throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.
Davis avoids the head kick by Goode.
Gray Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Goode shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goode scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goode looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis misses with a combination
and Goode counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Goode misses.
Goode moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Goode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Goode misses.
Goode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goode counters with a two punch combo.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Goode is out of range.
A big left from Davis misses.
Goode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Goode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goode 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Johnny Goode wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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