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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Marr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Beat It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pat Marr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corey Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Marr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Marr thows a body shot but no joy.
Pat Marr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Marr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Corey Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Marr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marr misses with a looping right.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Marr scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marr misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Marr fails to land the takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab from Marr.
Marr throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Marr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Marr drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Marr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Marr is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Marr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marr.
Marr is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marr doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson tries to clinch but Marr moves out of range.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Marr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Marr throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Marr moved out of range nicely.
Marr dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Corey Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Marr's shoulder, as Marr tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Marr didn't see that one coming.
Marr looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Marr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Marr.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a hook but Marr blocks it.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Marr has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Marr.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson scores with a one two! Marr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson scores with a one two! Marr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Marr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marr throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Marr seems to have got his legs back now.
Marr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marr misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marr counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marr trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Marr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Marr persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson cracks Marr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marr misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Marr moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Marr is having none of it.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Marr slips a straight right by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marr shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Marr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Johnson.
Marr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Marr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Marr manages to get underhooks.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Marr has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Marr.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marr regains guard immediately.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marr uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Marr lands some shots froms side control.
Marr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marr wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Marr there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marr throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Marr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Marr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marr slips a straight right by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marr misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marr throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a hook but Marr avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
That's time! Marr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Marr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Marr.
Marr throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Marr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donk. Johnson catches Marr right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Marr slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Marr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corey Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Marr misses the target.
Marr throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Marr drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marr misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Marr swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marr throws out the jab.
Marr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson cracks Marr with a good jab.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Marr misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Marr catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marr tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Marr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marr ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marr has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Marr won't allow it.
Marr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Marr lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Marr is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Marr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson wants to break free but Marr has control.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Marr has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Marr.
Pat Marr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marr keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Johnson!
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