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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sultan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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206 cm
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300 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Diesel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sultan Johnson! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson cracks Diesel with a right hand to the side of the head. Johnson lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson. Diesel throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Diesel misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Diesel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking. Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Diesel tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Johnson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diesel looks to clinch and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt and Johnson counters with a left to the body. Johnson misses with a hook
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sultan Johnson has been cut. Diesel tries to clinch up and Johnson counters with a straight right hand. Diesel looks to clinch and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diesel takes one on the button. Johnson misses the jab. Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diesel closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson. Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Diesel tries to clinch but Johnson moves away and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Diesel slips a straight right by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diesel darts in trying to clinch and Johnson counters with a straight right hand. Diesel on the wrong end of a nice hook. Diesel is breathing heavily. Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Diesel misses with a shot to the body and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Johnson tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch. Johnson dips to his left and cracks Diesel with an uppercut! Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily. Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Johnson connects with a crisp jab. Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diesel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Diesel walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sultan Johnson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diesel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sultan Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johnson blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Johnson lands with a cross. Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Johnson lands a jab. Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Diesel's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson dips to his left and cracks Diesel with an uppercut! Diesel on the wrong end of a nice hook. Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. Diesel moves away from the strike by Johnson. Johnson connects with a right hand. Diesel shakes it off. Nice cross by Johnson. Johnson cracks Diesel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diesel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Diesel is rocked! Diesel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A jab lands there for Johnson. Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Diesel seems to have got his legs back now. Diesel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson lands with a cross. Diesel slips a straight right by Johnson. Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top. Diesel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diesel is rocked! Nice body punch from Johnson. Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diesel. Diesel circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Johnson cracks Diesel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diesel to stand back up! Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diesel sprawling to the canvas! Diesel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson lands with a nice body punch. Diesel seems to have got his legs back now. Johnson cracks Diesel with a right hand to the side of the head. Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Diesel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Diesel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diesel sprawling to the canvas! Diesel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Johnson. Diesel slips a straight right by Johnson. Johnson cracks Diesel with an open hand slap. Sultan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into rage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Johnson misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely. Johnson thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sultan Johnson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diesel counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Johnson cracks Diesel with an open hand slap. Diesel tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Diesel moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Johnson misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely. Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Diesel walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diesel sprawling to the canvas! Diesel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Diesel drops his hands momentarily. Johnson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Diesel staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Diesel doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sultan Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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