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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lobley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobley has chosen marching on together as his entrance music. Callum Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Lobley! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lobley misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch and Lobley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one! Lobley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Callum Johnson has been cut. Lobley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Lobley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobley looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well. Lobley tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lobley. Johnson misses with a takedown and Lobley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lobley throws a head kick that misses and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson misses with a takedown and Lobley counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson is breathing heavily. Lobley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A punch combination from Johnson misses. Lobley shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Johnson with a poor takedown and Lobley moves into the clinch. Lobley fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lobley!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lobley is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea. Lobley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Johnson landing strikes from the mount. Johnson wants to control the pace but Lobley is squirming around nicely. Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Lobley to control. Lobley is trying to escape the mount but Johnson keeps good control and instead manages to take Lobley's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lobley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lobley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson punishes Lobley with strikes from the back mount. Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lobley taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Johnson!
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C
A |
G |
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C
B |
G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
86% |
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