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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac & Dr.Dre - California Love. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunt's choice of entrance music: Bad to The Bone . Microscopic Hunt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 3, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with the combination.
Johnson tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Johnson distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson postures up.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
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 from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
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 CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt 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.
CJ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Hunt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Microscopic Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Johnson stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hunt's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hunt is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Johnson cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
Microscopic Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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