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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vik Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vik Black has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 cm
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166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vik Black! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darron Johnson! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Black scores with a nice head shot. Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf. Black lands the left hand. Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Black throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely. Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control. Black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control. Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Johnson postures up.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Black looking to control.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position. Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head. Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control. Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson. Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely. Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. Johnson preventing the sweep. Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely. Black wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Black trying to strike off his back.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Johnson is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Johnson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Johnson dominated that round. That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning. Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side. Black scoring well with a low kick there.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Black lands a jab. Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. 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 shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely. Vik Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darron Johnson. Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black. Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Black connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well. Black throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Black - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Black. Vik Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice shot lands for Black. An inside leg kick lands from Black. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vik Black dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Black tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on. Johnson fails to land the takedown. Black catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Vik Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson walks into a left hand. Darron Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Black throws a head kick that misses. Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. A good leg kick by Black. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick from Black lands but Johnson takes it in his stride. Vik Black is winning the standup battle so far. Good shot there by Black. Black moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson avoids the head kick by Black.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Black lands a body shot.
Black connects with a solid leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Black. A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Black. Black looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Black lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Black cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Black scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him? Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Johnson seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Black lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Vik Black showed his dominance in that final round. I think Black 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vik Black!
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energy
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RATING
57% |
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