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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrajesh Ponnaganti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes to the cage accompanied by Cocaine Blues. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponnaganti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ponnaganti throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.
Ponnaganti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
Ponnaganti misses with a leg kick.
Johns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ponnaganti counters with a low kick, right behind Johns 's knee.
Ponnaganti closes the distance and clinches.
Johns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ponnaganti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johns catches Ponnaganti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johns fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponnaganti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Johns both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti clinches up with Johns and pushes him back against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Johns shrugs off.
It looks like Tim Johns has been cut.
Ponnaganti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johns blocks it with crossed arms.
Johns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ponnaganti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ponnaganti has him pressed against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Johns shrugs off.
Ponnaganti looking to throw knees to the head but Johns is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the body.
Ponnaganti scores a nice knee to the body.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Ponnaganti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ponnaganti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the head.
Johns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ponnaganti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the body.
Ponnaganti gets underhooks to prevent Johns's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponnaganti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johns's face.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the head.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponnaganti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Ponnaganti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a sloppy head kick
and Ponnaganti counters with an outside leg kick.
Johns lands a with a good body shot.
Ponnaganti tries to close the distance and clinch but Johns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johns tries to bum rush Ponnaganti with a series of wild strikes but Ponnaganti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ponnaganti keeps Johns at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponnaganti has managed to clinch.
Ponnaganti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponnaganti scores with a knee to the head.
Johns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ponnaganti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johns fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti with a knee to the head.
Johns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johns has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponnaganti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponnaganti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johns wants to break free but Ponnaganti has control.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johns tries to break the clinch but Ponnaganti is controlling the position.
Ponnaganti lands a nice elbow.
Ponnaganti lands a damaging elbow.
Johns tries to break the clinch but Ponnaganti is controlling the position.
Johns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ponnaganti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ponnaganti lands a nice knee to the body.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponnaganti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ponnaganti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Johns.
That's four 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.
Ponnaganti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ponnaganti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johns lands a right hook to the body.
Ponnaganti instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Johns goes for a takedown attempt but Ponnaganti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ponnaganti fakes the leg kick and cracks Johns in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch up.
Johns misses with a head kick.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Johns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johns looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponnaganti is just out of range.
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Johns.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponnaganti throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Ponnaganti throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Johns moves out of range of the body kick from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti doesn't manage to clinch there - Johns circles away.
Ponnaganti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johns defending well as Ponnaganti loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns misses with a combination
and Ponnaganti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ponnaganti is breathing heavily.
Johns avoids the elbow strike from Ponnaganti, against the cage.
Ponnaganti stops a takedown attempt from Johns.
Johns takes an elbow to the temple.
Johns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ponnaganti connects with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti stops a takedown attempt from Johns.
Johns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johns can't break the clinch.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponnaganti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ponnaganti pinned against the cage. Ponnaganti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johns blocks a head kick by Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti gets a clinch.
Johns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the body.
Ponnaganti scores with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Johns shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ponnaganti has him pressed against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands a damaging elbow.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johns thows a body shot but no joy.
Ponnaganti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ponnaganti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johns scores with a jab.
Johns throws a series of punches but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Johns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ponnaganti misses with a double jab.
Johns cracks Ponnaganti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Ponnaganti shows good takedown defense.
Johns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ponnaganti counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johns throws a good cross that connects.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns closes the distance and clinches up with Ponnaganti, looking for a takedown. Johns pushes Ponnaganti against the cage but Ponnaganti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johns lands a two punch combo.
Ponnaganti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Johns.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Ponnaganti saw that one coming.
Ponnaganti tries a head kick but it misses.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns blocks a head kick by Ponnaganti.
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johns throws a combination that misses
and Ponnaganti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponnaganti as he jumps to the side.
Johns punishes Ponnaganti's body with a nice straight punch.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick but Johns moves out of range.
Johns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ponnaganti!
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Johns's cut.
That's time! Johns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johns swings for the body but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Ponnaganti misses with a body kick.
Johns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ponnaganti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
Ponnaganti moves into range and clinches up with Johns.
Ponnaganti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ponnaganti lands a nice elbow.
Johns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponnaganti connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ponnaganti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside.
Ponnaganti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti connects with a knee to the head.
Johns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johns tries to pull guard but Ponnaganti holds him up against the cage and eventually Johns drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the body.
Ponnaganti misses with a knee strike.
Ponnaganti gets underhooks to prevent Johns's takedown attempt.
Johns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ponnaganti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
Johns can't break the clinch.
Johns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponnaganti prevents it.
Ponnaganti lands a nice knee to the body.
Johns tries for a takedown but Ponnaganti manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
Johns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponnaganti crunches a lovely knee into Johns's ribcage.
Johns is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ponnaganti crunches a lovely knee into Johns's ribcage.
Johns manages to break the clinch.
Johns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponnaganti manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johns throws a head kick but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Johns throws a looping overhand right but Ponnaganti ducks down to avoid it.
Ponnaganti tries a head kick but it misses.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponnaganti.
Johns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ponnaganti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ponnaganti connects with a looping right hand.
Tim Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns throws a lazy right hand but Ponnaganti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johns lands with an overhand left.
Ponnaganti misses with a wild body shot.
Ponnaganti wants to clinch.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt - Ponnaganti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ponnaganti dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Johns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ponnaganti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johns.
Ponnaganti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ponnaganti's head.
Ponnaganti moves away from the strike by Johns.
Johns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ponnaganti connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ponnaganti.
Johns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johns tries to keep at a distance but Ponnaganti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponnaganti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ponnaganti is pressed up against the cage. Johns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ponnaganti down to the mat. Ponnaganti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ponnaganti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johns's sensitive parts.
Ponnaganti throws a nice looking combination but Johns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch there but Johns circles away.
Johns cracks Ponnaganti with an open hand slap.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponnaganti.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponnaganti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ponnaganti tries a head kick but it misses.
Johns throws an overhand right that lands on Ponnaganti's shoulder, as Ponnaganti tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ponnaganti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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