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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jed Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Kim coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Kim there.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kim's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kim duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Kim misses.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kim tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kim to the ground. Kim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kim.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Michael Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson moves forwards but Kim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kim scores with a jab to the head.
Kim lands a body shot.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kim is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson 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.
Johnson controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Kim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Kim, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Kim against the cage but Kim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Kim, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Kim against the cage but Kim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kim throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Kim thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson looks gassed!
Kim scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Kim.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kim.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Kim lands a right hook to the body.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Kim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jed Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Kim cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kim's guard.
Kim has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim managing to control the position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jed Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Kim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
Kim is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Kim jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Jed Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson checks a low kick from Kim.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Kim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Kim with a hook.
Kim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Kim lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Kim's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kim duly obliges.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Kim does it's job there.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Kim lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Kim dominated that second round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Kim to control.
Michael Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kim.
Nice shot by Kim.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kim slips under a jab from Johnson.
Kim looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Kim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kim as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
A left and a right from Kim both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jed Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kim to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Kim.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Kim connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Kim with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim scores with a hook.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Kim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Kim avoids the body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jed Kim did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson throws a right hand that Kim ducks under and follows up with a left that Kim also avoids with ease.
Kim works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kim connects with a jab.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kim lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kim.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
Jed Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kim.
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Kim lands a right hook to the body.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kim misses with a leg kick.
Kim throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kim works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kim is trying to control but can't.
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Kim lands.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Kim scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Kim had his way with Michael Johnson in that round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kim lands the left hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jed Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Kim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Kim works the jab nicely.
Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Kim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kim lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Nice uppercut lands for Kim. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Kim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Kim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Kim.
Jed Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Kim tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim misses with a double jab.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim connects with a single shot there.
Kim throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kim lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim lands with a cross.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by Kim.
Kim throws a shot to the body.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kim's waist but Kim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Kim misses with the combination.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim lands a lovely overhand right.
Kim lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Kim!
Jed Kim is the new lightweight champion!
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