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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Offembach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offembach comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Johnson has chosen lamb of God-Choke sermon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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273 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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198 cm
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Offembach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offembach misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Offembach.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offembach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offembach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Offembach pushes his legs off easily.
Offembach chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Offembach controls the pace.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Offembach is now in half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Offembach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offembach is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Offembach sits in half guard.
Offembach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Offembach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Offembach's head. It's preventing any offense from Offembach, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Offembach passes easily into half guard.
Offembach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson trying to control but Offembach postures up.
Offembach is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Offembach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Offembach.
Offembach throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Offembach is working away from the top position though.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to control Offembach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Offembach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Offembach's back!
Offembach manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Offembach.
Offembach looking to pass the guard.
Offembach trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Offembach trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offembach is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Offembach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Offembach looking for a sweep. Not yet Offembach, not yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Offembach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Offembach trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacques Offembach just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Offembach misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Offembach dominated that round.
That's time! Offembach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Offembach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Offembach fails to land with a series of punches.
Offembach just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacques Offembach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Offembach tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Offembach back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offembach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Offembach didn't expect that.
Offembach 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.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson trying to control but Offembach is working from the bottom.
Offembach is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offembach is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Offembach blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Offembach can't get the takedown.
Offembach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Offembach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offembach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Offembach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Offembach's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offembach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Offembach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Offembach is defending well for now.
Offembach throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Offembach avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offembach.
Offembach stalling.
Offembach avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Offembach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Offembach is avoiding it.
Ezekiel Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Offembach misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Offembach moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offembach shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Offembach looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Offembach lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offembach lands with some strikes.
It looks like Ezekiel Johnson has been cut.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Offembach is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Offembach keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Offembach holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Offembach throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Offembach misses with a wild combination.
Offembach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Offembach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Offembach misses with the combination.
Offembach fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Offembach is now in Johnson's guard.
Offembach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Offembach is now in half guard.
Offembach lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offembach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Offembach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Offembach trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Offembach from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls Offembach momentarily but Offembach frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Offembach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Offembach on that attempt.
Jacques Offembach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Offembach counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jacques Offembach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control the position.
Offembach is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Offembach stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Offembach from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ezekiel Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A low kick from Offembach is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Offembach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Offembach shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Offembach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Offembach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has control of Offembach's left arm, preventing Offembach from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Offembach manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offembach working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offembach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Offembach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Offembach drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Offembach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Offembach 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Offembach!
An out of breath Jacques Offembach thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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