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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeyou Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC . Takeyou Down has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Takeyou Down!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Down.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Down paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Down is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Down tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Down is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Down is in no mood to give up.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Down can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Down is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Takeyou Down has been cut.
Johnson prevents Down from getting the reversal.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Down is rocked!
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Down is having none of it.
Down is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Down is having none of it.
Down is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Down seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Down bucks and avoids them well.
Down is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson has control of Down's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Down regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Down holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Down misses with a low kick.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Takeyou Down's cut even more.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Down is having none of it.
Down is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Down looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson trying to control but Down is having none of it.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Down is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Down would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rebel Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Down looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control the position but Down is working away.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Down, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Down knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Down wants to control but Johnson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeyou Down's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Down shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Down throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Down jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Down misses with a two punch combination.
Down throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Down fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Down ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Down.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Down up, before dumping him to the ground. Down manages to land in guard.
Down trying to control the position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Down is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes down on Down's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Down is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Down is having none of it.
Down is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Down doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Down trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Down is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Down is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Down doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Down sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Down is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Down keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Down is defending the position.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Down takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Down gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Down from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeyou Down's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Down. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Down is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Down is defending well.
Down is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Down avoid being mounted?
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Down is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Down keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the action but Down is working from the bottom.
Down is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Down can do to turn this around?
Down is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Down defends the submission attempt.
Down tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Down 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.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Down has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Down dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Down is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson thows a huge punch but Down dodges it nicely.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Down is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Down tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Down is working away.
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Down throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rebel Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rebel Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Down's guard.
Down keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Down bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Down wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rebel Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Down throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takeyou Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Down is predictable there
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Down goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Johnson!
An intense looking Rebel Johnson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'll make you famous. Come be with a real man.'.
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hype
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