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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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273 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Gullion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullion avoids the body shot from Johnson.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gullion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gullion.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Gullion is having none of it.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gullion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Gullion is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Rock Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gullion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gullion to the mat! Gullion manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gullion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gullion circles away.
Gullion shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gullion.
Gullion shoots in but no luck this time.
Rock Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rock Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
It looks like Jeremy Gullion has been cut.
Gullion is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson punching from mount but Gullion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gullion for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gullion because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rock Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gullion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gullion won't be happy with that.
Rock Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Gullion.
Johnson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gullion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Gullion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gullion sprawls well. Gullion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gullion.
Gullion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jeremy Gullion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gullion tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gullion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rock Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a push kick but Gullion slaps the foot to one side.
Gullion ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gullion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson takes a little break here. Gullion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Gullion is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rock Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rock Johnson.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gullion slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gullion defends it nicely.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Gullion moved out of range.
Gullion with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gullion's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Johnson!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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