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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bigjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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193 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Bigjones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bigjones circles away.
Bigjones takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Bigjones looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Bigjones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bigjones gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson stalling.
Bigjones tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson prevents Bigjones from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Chris Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A slow jab from Bigjones misses its intended target.
Bigjones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bigjones misses with a looping left.
Orlando Bigjones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigjones forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bigjones manages to get underhooks.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bigjones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bigjones regains guard immediately.
Bigjones wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Bigjones trying to control the position.
Johnson postures up in Bigjones's guard and throws a big left but Bigjones blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bigjones is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson won't allow Bigjones to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Orlando Bigjones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Bigjones shows good takedown defense.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bigjones avoids it really well and circles away.
Bigjones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigjones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bigjones's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bigjones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bigjones after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bigjones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigjones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bigjones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson dives in and grabs Bigjones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigjones pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Bigjones misses with a low kick.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bigjones!
Bigjones tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bigjones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bigjones tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Bigjones is trying to stand.
Bigjones tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bigjones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bigjones misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bigjones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Bigjones.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bigjones's face as Johnson controls the position.
Bigjones tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bigjones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute 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.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson takes a little break here. Bigjones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson trying to control the action but Bigjones is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bigjones swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bigjones.
Orlando Bigjones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bigjones. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Bigjones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bigjones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Bigjones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
A combination from Bigjones does no damage.
Bigjones jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Bigjones lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Bigjones is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bigjones wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Bigjones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bigjones which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bigjones swivels and escapes.
Bigjones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bigjones throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigjones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bigjones throws a one two combo.
Bigjones wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Bigjones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigjones scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigjones throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigjones scores with a nice right hand.
Bigjones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Bigjones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigjones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Bigjones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Bigjones misses the target.
Bigjones tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bigjones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigjones tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bigjones but Bigjones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigjones wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bigjones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is staying tight to Bigjones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson prevents Bigjones from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a little break here. Bigjones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bigjones darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bigjones!
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 looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bigjones tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bigjones wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Bigjones is staying in there.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chris Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigjones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlando Bigjones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bigjones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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RATING
73% |
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