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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 cm
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260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm
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278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Johnson! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Al Aziz checks a leg kick. Al Aziz throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. A punch combination from Al Aziz misses. Al Aziz keeps the fight on the outside. Johnson misses with a low kick. Al Aziz throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily. Al Aziz throws a head kick that misses. Al Aziz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Al Aziz is striking but Johnson is not phased and passes to half guard. Al Aziz is trying to get back to full guard. Al Aziz is working hard here to advance position. Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Al Aziz is trying to escape the mount.
Al Aziz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Al Aziz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Al Aziz is having none of it. Al Aziz tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Al Aziz is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Aziz is looking to escape. Johnson avoids the attempt from Al Aziz to control. Al Aziz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Johnson fails to move to back control. Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Al Aziz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Al Aziz is looking to get to half guard. Al Aziz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Aziz tries to get out of the position. Al Aziz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly? Al Aziz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Al Aziz tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control. Johnson blocks the strikes from Al Aziz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Aziz is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies! Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Aziz's head. Johnson stops Al Aziz from getting back to his feet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson looks gassed! Al Aziz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Al Aziz misses with a double jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Al Aziz cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Al Aziz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Aziz. Al Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crack! A monster head kick from Al Aziz and Johnson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Al Aziz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hassan Al Aziz!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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