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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Blood of Heroes! as his entrance music. Craig Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominic Dredd's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Johnson cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dredd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dredd at a distance.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Dredd.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Dredd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dredd.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dredd at a distance.
Dredd scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd motions for Johnson to come forward. Dredd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dredd ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson jabs at Dredd's body.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dredd throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dredd. Dredd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws a body punch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to bum rush Dredd with a series of wild strikes but Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson rushes Dredd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Dredd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dredd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dredd is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dredd has double underhooks.
Dredd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Dredd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson walks into a jab.
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 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dredd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dredd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dredd misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dredd avoids nicely.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Dredd is controlling him well.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Dredd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Dredd eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Dredd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.
Dredd is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dredd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
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 Dominic Dredd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
That's time! Dredd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dredd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson lands a jab to Dredd's midsection.
Dredd throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tests Dredd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dredd lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Craig Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dredd is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dredd keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to circle away but Dredd has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Dredd takes a shot to the head.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
Dredd has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to circle away but Dredd has him pinned against the cage.
Dredd is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dredd goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dredd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dredd's back!
Johnson controlling well, preventing Dredd from escaping the position.
Johnson working for a choke but Dredd is defending well.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson is trying to stick to Dredd's back but Dredd is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dredd.
Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Dredd controlling him for the moment.
Dominic Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Dredd tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dredd passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dredd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Dredd eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dredd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Dredd eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
Dredd slips nicely into half guard.
Dredd tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dredd.
Johnson is looking to control Dredd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
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.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredd moves out of range.
Johnson cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Dredd finds it's target.
Dredd misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination. Dredd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredd avoids them all with ease.
Dredd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Dredd settles back down.
A slow jab from Dredd misses its intended target.
A combination from Dredd does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dredd.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dredd.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Dredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dredd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Dredd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredd moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dredd avoids nicely.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab from Dredd.
Good shot there by Dredd.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Dredd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Craig Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Dredd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson has his foot on Dredd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dredd works his way back into a safe position though.
Dredd passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dredd moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Dredd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominic Dredd!
Our winner, Dominic Dredd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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