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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minanda Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by St. Elmo's Fire. Minanda Passmoor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Corey Johnson's chin.
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155 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Minanda Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor misses with a hook
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Passmoor's guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Passmoor is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Passmoor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Passmoor in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Passmoor defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working an open guard so Passmoor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Minanda Passmoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Passmoor.
A low kick from Passmoor misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Passmoor looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Passmoor saw that one coming.
Passmoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Passmoor fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Passmoor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Passmoor is aware though and is defending well.
Passmoor gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Passmoor's sensitive parts.
Passmoor throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Passmoor slips under a jab.
Passmoor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Passmoor scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Passmoor lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passmoor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson throws a strike but Passmoor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Passmoor tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Passmoor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Passmoor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Passmoor stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Passmoor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Passmoor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Passmoor keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Passmoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Passmoor thows a body shot but no joy.
Passmoor misses with a takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Passmoor scores with a nice strike.
Passmoor moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Passmoor misses with a body shot.
Passmoor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Passmoor thinking.
Passmoor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Passmoor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Passmoor.
Passmoor throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Passmoor misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Passmoor throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Passmoor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Passmoor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Passmoor defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson cracks Passmoor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Passmoor slips the punch.
Passmoor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Passmoor!
Corey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minanda Passmoor.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Passmoor turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to control but Passmoor passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying active underneath Passmoor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like Passmoor is going to stand back up.
Johnson trying to control here.
Corey Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Passmoor is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Passmoor is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Corey Johnson.
The fighters circling - Passmoor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Passmoor has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Passmoor pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Passmoor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Passmoor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Passmoor is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Passmoor misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Passmoor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Passmoor tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Passmoor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson distracts Passmoor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Passmoor is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Passmoor wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes down on Passmoor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Passmoor is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Passmoor's guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Passmoor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Passmoor defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Passmoor's head.
Passmoor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Passmoor pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Passmoor throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passmoor.
Passmoor doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Passmoor throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Passmoor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Passmoor closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minanda Passmoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Passmoor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson stands and throws Passmoor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Passmoor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Passmoor keeps working.
Johnson is staying tight to Passmoor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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