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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gundy avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Van Gundy's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Gundy misses with a low kick.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Gundy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Van Gundy pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gundy misses the target.
Van Gundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Gundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Gundy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Gundy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Stan Van Gundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Van Gundy avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A big right from Van Gundy misses.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Van Gundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Van Gundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Gundy.
Nice takedown defense from Van Gundy. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Van Gundy avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gundy manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gundy is just out of range.
Van Gundy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a jab.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson swings for the body but Van Gundy moves out of range.
Van Gundy takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a jab when Van Gundy was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gundy misses the target.
Van Gundy misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Van Gundy's knee but Van Gundy avoids it well.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Gundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Van Gundy is keeping the position.
Van Gundy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Gundy looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Gundy lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gundy is looking to pass Johnson's guard but actually Johnson recovers to full guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Van Gundy in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Gundy wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Gundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gundy slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Gundy rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Van Gundy's guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Gundy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Van Gundy keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Gundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Van Gundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Van Gundy!
Van Gundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Gundy postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Gundy!
Van Gundy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van Gundy hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control but Van Gundy is having none of it.
My spies in mugler.NEWYORK inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Van Gundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson breaks from Van Gundy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Van Gundy is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson tries to control but Van Gundy wriggling away.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Gundy working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Van Gundy is squirming around nicely.
Johnson looking to finish Van Gundy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Van Gundy!
Van Gundy regains half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gundy is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Van Gundy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Van Gundy tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson moves into full mount! Van Gundy won't be happy about that!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Gundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Gundy tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Gundy tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Van Gundy is working away.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Gundy!
Johnson working Van Gundy over with strikes here.
Johnson trying to control but Van Gundy is having none of it.
Van Gundy is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Gundy's face.
Van Gundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson tries to control but Van Gundy wriggling away.
Van Gundy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Van Gundy is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson tries to control but Van Gundy wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson breaks from Van Gundy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Van Gundy to control.
Van Gundy is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Van Gundy to control.
Johnson breaks from Van Gundy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Van Gundy tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Gundy is looking to escape.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Van Gundy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Van Gundy is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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 shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Luke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy can't escape the position.
Johnson trying to control but Van Gundy is having none of it.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson looking to control but Van Gundy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Van Gundy is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Gundy moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Van Gundy's guard.
Van Gundy is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Gundy can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Van Gundy is keeping him busy.
Van Gundy won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Gundy defending well though.
Van Gundy wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Gundy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Gundy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson moves into full mount! Van Gundy won't be happy about that!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Van Gundy is working to get back to half guard.
Van Gundy is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Van Gundy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Gundy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van Gundy hang on?
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Gundy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson tries to control but Van Gundy wriggling away.
Van Gundy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Van Gundy postures up.
Johnson looking for a triangle here. Van Gundy is fighting it but it looks tight! Johnson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Van Gundy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Luke Johnson, 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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