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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slick Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get Hyper. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Troy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson Jr blocks a body shot from Troy.
Troy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Troy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Troy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Troy. No joy for Johnson Jr on that attempt.
Johnson Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Troy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Troy is trying to maintain the position but Johnson Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr trying to pass the guard but Troy defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Troy sees it coming and defends easily.
Troy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Troy has wrist control.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Troy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Slick Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troy scores with a takedown into Johnson Jr's guard.
Troy advances to half guard.
Troy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troy is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Troy is working away from the top position though.
Johnson Jr is trying to control but Troy manages to pass to mount!
Troy has control of Johnson Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson Jr is trying to stand up.
Johnson Jr is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr tries to reverse the position but Troy maintains control.
Troy avoids the attempt from Johnson Jr to control.
Troy misses with a head shot.
Johnson Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson Jr tries to get out of the position.
Troy avoids the attempt from Johnson Jr to control.
Johnson Jr working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troy throws some wild stikes that Johnson Jr manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slick Johnson Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Troy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson Jr's guard.
Johnson Jr keeping moving, preventing Troy from controlling successfully.
Troy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Troy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Troy moves into full mount! Johnson Jr won't be happy about that!
Troy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson Jr has given up his back here. Will Troy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson Jr showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson Jr is defending it well.
Troy is breathing heavily.
Johnson Jr turns into Troy and is now in his guard.
Johnson Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson Jr wants to stand up but Troy is controlling him.
Troy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Troy trying to control but Johnson Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Troy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Troy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Troy tries for a takedown but Johnson Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Troy is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
Johnson Jr drives through and clinches with Troy against the cage.
Johnson Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Troy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson Jr tries to pull guard but Troy holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy pulls Johnson Jr into guard.
Johnson Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Troy on the ground.
Troy has a closed guard, preventing Johnson Jr from standing up.
Johnson Jr preventing the sweep.
Johnson Jr wants to control from the top but Troy keeps moving.
Johnson Jr looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troy looking to control.
Troy is pulling down on Johnson Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson Jr, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Troy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Troy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr tries to avoid it but Troy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson Jr to the ground. Johnson Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Troy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Troy sprawls well initially but Johnson Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Troy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson Jr in particular looking to stall.
Johnson Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Troy is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson Jr sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Slick Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Troy is trying to defend but Johnson Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Troy trying to control from the bottom.
Troy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Troy looking to control.
Johnson Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Troy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Troy working a defensive guard here.
Johnson Jr trying to control but Troy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr wanted to stand there but Troy had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson Jr leaves Troy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slick Johnson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson Jr is controlling Troy's posture.
Troy advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troy.
Troy wants to control but Johnson Jr is keeping him busy.
Johnson Jr tries to roll over but Troy keeps him under control.
Johnson Jr is trying to stand.
Troy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson Jr keeps working.
Troy throwing shots but Johnson Jr is blocking nicely.
Johnson Jr is trying to control but Troy manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy controlling the pace for now.
Johnson Jr wants to control but Troy is having none of it.
Troy content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson Jr is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slick Johnson Jr.
I think Johnson Jr 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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