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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chang Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Velez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velez gets full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velez is keeping the position for now.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Velez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson stands and steps away. Velez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Velez manages to pull guard.
Velez is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Velez wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Velez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Velez trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang Velez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velez is trying to get back to half guard.
Velez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson tries to stand but Velez is controlling his head.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Velez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but Velez is controlling his head.
Velez is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Velez is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Velez tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
Velez parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Velez to escape.
Johnson trying to control the position but Velez is working away.
Velez wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velez tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velez did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Velez is trying to stand.
Johnson is pressing down on Velez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velez is holding on for now.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Velez is working from the bottom.
Velez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Velez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Velez is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Velez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Velez is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson tries to stand but Velez is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velez's guard.
Velez keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Velez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Velez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Velez's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Velez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Velez trying to control here.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velez wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velez is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to stand but Velez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson rushes Velez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Velez keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Velez seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson cracks Velez with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Velez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing down on Velez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velez is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velez wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Velez is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velez pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velez keeps working.
Velez pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Velez won't allow it.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Velez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Velez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Velez's guard.
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!
Velez keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Velez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Velez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Velez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Velez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Velez.
Velez wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Velez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
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FIGHT
RATING
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