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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edzard Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Im a playa blaring out of the sound system. Ling has chosen Gemüseeintopf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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286 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edzard Ling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ling!
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Ling is having none of it.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ling because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Ling is controlling an arm, preventing Johnson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ling regains half guard.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
Ling wants to get back to his feet.
Ling trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Ling is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ling's head.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Ling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ling sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Ling sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Ling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ling has passed into side control.
Ling is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ling from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ling as he jumps to the side.
Ling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Ling pushes him off.
Ling swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Ling just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ling sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ling misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling stuffs the takedown.
Randall Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ling which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randall Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ling throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Ling sprawls well.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
Johnson ducks straight into an uppercut from Ling and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Johnson maanges to regain guard straight away.
Johnson is rocked!
Ling gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ling circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Ling misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ling.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in but Ling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ling cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edzard Ling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ling manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ling is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edzard Ling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ling circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ling but Ling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ling is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ling has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ling.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Ling throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ling is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ling prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Ling wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Ling!
Ling preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ling passes into side control.
Ling trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Ling flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Ling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ling throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ling thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ling as he avoids it easily.
Ling misses with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ling.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ling stuffs the takedown.
Ling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Ling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ling misses with a two punch combination.
Ling misses with a looping right.
Ling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Randall Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Edzard Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ling's waist but Ling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Ling, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Ling against the cage but Ling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ling swinging wilding here.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Ling jabs at Johnson's body.
Ling throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Ling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edzard Ling dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ling.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ling is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Ling is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ling tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Ling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ling's legs.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Ling.
Ling has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses with an uppercut.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ling moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Johnson goes down! Can Ling finish him!?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling content to stall in guard here.
Ling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ling with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edzard Ling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 45:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edzard Ling!
Edzard Ling is the new super heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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