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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beltran has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran looks gassed!
Johnson throws a head kick that Beltran semi-blocks.
Beltran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Beltran forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Beltran tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Beltran takes the fight into the clinch.
Beltran stalling the fight.
Beltran is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Beltran into the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Beltran to the mat but Beltran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson has Beltran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beltran tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Beltran's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beltran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beltran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Beltran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beltran manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Beltran's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beltran, up you get!
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beltran.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Beltran sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beltran, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Beltran improves position.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltran has double underhooks.
Beltran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beltran misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Beltran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Beltran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beltran down to the mat. Beltran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Beltran checks it.
Johnson throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Beltran looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Jon Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beltran thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Beltran sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Johnson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beltran, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Beltran holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has hold of one of Beltran's legs. Beltran is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson trying to control the position but Beltran is working away.
Johnson working away.
Johnson trying to control the position but Beltran is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Beltran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson controls Beltran momentarily but Beltran frees himself.
Beltran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beltran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beltran but Beltran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Come on Beltran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beltran taking a breather.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to stall.
A short left from Beltran.
A nice left hand lands by Beltran.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beltran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Beltran won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Beltran.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beltran to keep the fight standing.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Beltran postures up.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beltran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beltran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beltran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Beltran hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beltran into the cage.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Randy Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Beltran keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson tries to circle away but Beltran has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beltran taking a breather.
Johnson has Beltran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beltran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beltran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Beltran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beltran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beltran to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beltran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Beltran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beltran.
Beltran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beltran stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Beltran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beltran misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltran has double underhooks.
Beltran just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Jon Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltran has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Beltran.
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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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