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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tonq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Outside - Staind. This should be fireworks!
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171 cm
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166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
21
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Tonq! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Johnson! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tonq shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tonq chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Tonq lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Tonq moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tonq gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonq is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson lands a couple of elbows. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson wants to control from the top but Tonq keeps moving. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonq is keeping the position for now. Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. Johnson is looking to advance position but Tonq has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson tries to hold on but Tonq postures up. Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson tries to hold on but Tonq postures up. Johnson tries to reverse the position but Tonq maintains control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work. Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terry Tonq. Johnson misses the jab. Johnson is looking to clinch but Tonq is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tonq getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tonq slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tonq blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Tonq defends it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Johnson stops Tonq from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Johnson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson works Tonq's body with a nice hook. A slow jab from Tonq misses its intended target. Tonq swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tonq drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonq throws out the jab. Johnson fails with the takedown. Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonq moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Johnson has managed to clinch.
Tonq has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tonq controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tonq stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Tonq blocks it.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonq's elbow. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonqs head. A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonq controls his hands.
Johnson tries to work over Tonq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonq controls his hands.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonq controls his hands.
Tonq misses with a hook from the clinch. Tonq blocks a body shot from Johnson. Tonq is trying to stall.
Tonq is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Tonq prevents a body shot from Johnson. Johnson tries to work over Tonq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tonq controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tonq tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. Johnson is leaning against Tonq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tonq throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Tonq avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonq backwards. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tonq controls the action.
Good body shot from Johnson.
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 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Johnson tries to work over Tonq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tonq is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position. Johnson effectively controlling the action here. A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tonq controls the action.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tonq wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tonq controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Johnson tries a body shot but Tonq blocks it.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Tonq tries to tie him up. Tonq looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonq backwards. Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonq after a bit of a struggle. Terry Tonq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Johnson. Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonq controls his hands.
Tonq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Johnson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Tonq is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonq's elbow. Johnson is pushing Tonq up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Tonq's face as he tries to break the clinch. Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Tonq's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonq's gas tank. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Tonq blocks a body shot from Johnson. Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Johnson tries a body shot but Tonq blocks it.
Tonq blocks a body shot from Johnson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch but Tonq is having none of it. Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top. Tonq throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson throws a series of punches but Tonq moves out of range. Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonq, pushing him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Johnson. A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Tonq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tonq can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Tonq looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson slips nicely into half guard. Casey Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tonq to regain full guard. Tonq keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonq keeps working. Terry Tonq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Casey Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson moves into full mount! Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tonq's face.
Tonq is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson scoring with strikes but Tonq is staying in there. Oh Tonq is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Johnson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tonq bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Johnson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Johnson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Casey Johnson waved his t-shirt featuring SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
96% |
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