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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymon Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
279 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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225 cm
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymon Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Strong tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Strong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has Strong pressed against the cage, preventing Strong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Strong trying to control the position.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Strong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Strong keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Strong won't allow it.
Strong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson looks winded!
Strong pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strong avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strong defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Strong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raymon Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Johnson.
Strong decides to pull guard.
Strong working a defensive guard here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Raymon Strong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Johnson shoots in.
Strong rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free but Strong has control.
Strong is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Strong into the cage.
Strong is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strong down to the mat. Strong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strong is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Strong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strong, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Strong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymon Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymon Strong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Strong.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Strong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Strong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Strong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Strong throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Strong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strong thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson wants to control but Strong is keeping busy.
Strong wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strong seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strong is working away from the top position though.
Strong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Strong slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strong is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Strong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Strong is very close to passing his half guard.
Strong is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Strong wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strong throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is looking to control Strong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Strong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymon Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raymon Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strong tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson has Strong up against the cage in a clinch.
Strong stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Strong looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymon Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Strong tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson working away.
Strong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strong works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong working a defensive guard here.
Strong is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Strong won't let him.
Strong has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Strong is proving hard to escape from.
Raymon Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strong trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
Strong trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raymon Strong just wasn't active enough.
Strong misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
so Strong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strong is one step ahead there.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson is striking but Strong is not phased and passes to half guard.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
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!
Strong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Strong wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greg Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymon Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymon Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymon Strong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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