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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo comes into the arena with On The Darkside blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm
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190 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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188 cm
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195 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Chimpo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Plank! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chimpo tries to score with a low kick but Plank moves his leg out of the way. Plank wants to clinch up but Chimpo keeps it at a distance. Plank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Plank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chimpo scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chimpo forces his way into half guard. Plank trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chimpo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Plank desperately trying to maintain half guard. Chimpo thows a huge punch but Plank dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chimpo thows a huge punch but Plank dodges it nicely.
Plank is trying to maintain the position but Chimpo is very close to passing his half guard. Chimpo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chimpo is looking for a kimura here.
Chimpo is working for a submission of some sort.
Plank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Plank has his hands clasped together around Chimpo's back. He's all about the action. Chimpo trying to control the action but Plank is working from the bottom. Plank is trying to control but can't.
Chimpo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnny Chimpo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Plank scores with a nice body kick.
Chimpo throws a body punch but Plank moves out of range. Chimpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chimpo fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plank connects with a body shot that sends Chimpo's belly button to the back. Chimpo looks to land a left hand but Plank moved out of range nicely. Plank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Plank connects with a single shot there. Chimpo has Plank up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimpo tries to throw a body punch but Plank avoids it by throwing Chimpo back against the cage. Plank lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny Chimpo has been cut. Chimpo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chimpo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Plank blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plank trying to land knees to the body.
Plank lands an elbow inside. Plank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimpo is defending well for now. Chimpo is trying to break the clinch but Plank is controlling him. Chimpo is trying to push Plank away but Plank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Plank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chimpo scores with a shot to the side of Plank's head. Chimpo lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Plank throws an elbow that misses.
Plank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimpo backwards. Chimpo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plank just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chimpo. That's going to take a lot out of him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Plank lands an elbow that stopped Chimpo in his tracks for a moment. Plank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Plank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimpo is defending well for now. Chimpo managing to block the knees to the body from Plank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chimpo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Chimpo's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Plank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Plank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chimpo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Plank is able to avoid easily. Chimpo throws a leg kick but Plank checks it. Chimpo moves into the clinch. Chimpo working hard to break the clinch. Plank landing knees to the body.
Chimpo lands a hook to the side of the head. Chimpo avoids a wild elbow strike from Plank. A left hand lands to the body for Plank.
Chimpo is trying to push Plank away but Plank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Plank lands an elbow inside. Plank scores with 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! Plank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chimpo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chimpo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plank just stands there and leans against the cage. Chimpo is trying to push Plank away but Plank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Chimpo looking for a takedown. Chimpo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnny Chimpo's cut is getting worse. A shot in the inside from Plank. Chimpo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chimpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Plank is just out of range. Plank checks a leg kick. Chimpo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John Plank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Plank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Plank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chimpo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chimpo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Chimpo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plank.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Plank wanted to stand there but Chimpo had control of the position. Chimpo keeping moving, preventing Plank from controlling successfully. Plank is looking to work some ground and pound but Chimpo has wrist control. Chimpo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Plank is controlling him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chimpo controlling the position. Chimpo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plank is aware though and is defending well. Chimpo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Chimpo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Plank wants to control from the top but Chimpo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chimpo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Plank uses it to pass to side control.
Chimpo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Chimpo trying to hold on to Plank's head to control him but Plank postures up.
Chimpo actively working from the bottom here. Chimpo is trying is best to control the position here. Plank wants to control but Chimpo is keeping him busy. Chimpo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Plank is in the full mount, landing strikes. Chimpo is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chimpo tries to hold on but Plank postures up. Plank controlling from mount. Plank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chimpo is looking to escape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Plank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnny Chimpo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chimpo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Plank tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Plank throws some wild stikes that Chimpo manages to avoid easily.
Plank avoids the attempt from Chimpo to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Plank will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Johnny Chimpo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chimpo. Plank does a little dance to reset his feet. Chimpo tries to work over Plank's front leg with a kick but Plank checks it. Plank throws a chopping leg kick but Chimpo manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Chimpo thumps Plank with a low kick. Nice defenses there by Plank. Plank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chimpo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Plank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chimpo. A jab from Plank does it's job there. Plank is looking to clinch. Plank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Chimpo lands with a shot to the body. Chimpo throws a combination that misses letting Plank counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Plank throws a head kick that misses. Chimpo throws a head kick but Plank moves out of range.
Chimpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Plank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chimpo counters with a nice leg kick. Plank tries to clinch but Chimpo is having none of it. John Plank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chimpo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plank checks it well. Johnny Chimpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Plank looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chimpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Chimpo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chimpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Plank slips a straight right by Chimpo. Plank moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jeez, Johnny Chimpo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Chimpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chimpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Plank. Plank throws a nice outside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chimpo tries to work over Plank's front leg with a kick but Plank checks it. Plank misses with a looping right. Some bone on bone action there as Plank checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Plank lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chimpo cracks Plank with an open hand slap. Chimpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plank moves away. Plank scores with a head kick.
A big right from Chimpo misses. Chimpo checks a low kick from Plank. Plank is looking to land body kicks. Plank moves out of range of the body kick. Plank blocks a jab. Plank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chimpo. Chimpo swings for the body but Plank moves out of range.
Plank feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chimpo's calf. Chimpo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Chimpo. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chimpo closes the distance and clinches. Plank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chimpo backwards. Chimpo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Plank walks away with a smile on his face. Chimpo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chimpo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plank checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chimpo misses with a leg kick and Plank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chimpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plank was well out of range. Poor timing from Chimpo. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Plank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Plank tries to bum rush Chimpo with a series of wild strikes but Chimpo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chimpo tries to work over Plank's front leg with a kick but Plank checks it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Chimpo. I think Chimpo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chimpo!
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energy
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