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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't Hold Us. Tyrion Lannister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bradley Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Lannister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lannister throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lannister takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Lannister has managed to clinch.
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Lannister throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lannister gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is struggling to control the position.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lannister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Lannister as the two fighters clinch.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lannister taking a breather.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Lannister is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Lannister into the ropes.
Lannister has Johnson pushed against the ropes.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lannister has him pressed against the ropes.
Lannister avoiding damage.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lannister trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lannister into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Lannister lands an overhand right.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lannister avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Lannister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Lannister is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lannister wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lannister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Lannister sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Lannister moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Lannister looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister taking a breather.
Lannister is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Lannister moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Lannister.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Lannister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Lannister shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Lannister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lannister tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Lannister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lannister tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lannister here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A swing and a miss from Lannister.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Lannister tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lannister swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Bradley Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries a low kick but Lannister avoids it.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Lannister misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lannister.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson gets tackled into the ropes by Lannister. Lannister maintains the clinch.
Lannister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister stalling.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling the position.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lannister swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Lannister throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lannister moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Lannister trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Lannister looking to stall.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Lannister tries to tie him up.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lannister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson tries to stall but Lannister uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lannister lands a nice uppercut.
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister avoiding damage.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lannister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to stall.
Lannister tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson wants to stall.
Lannister trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lannister into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling him.
Lannister controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Lannister tries to tie him up.
Johnson tries to stall but Lannister uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lannister looking to stall.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lannister.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Lannister into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Lannister is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Lannister 's knee.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrion Lannister is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lannister takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lannister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lannister darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Lannister into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling the position.
Lannister taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Lannister jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lannister.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Lannister swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Lannister clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lannister scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lannister lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lannister tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Lannister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free but Lannister has control.
Tyrion Lannister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister looking to stall.
Lannister working aggressively here.
Lannister taking a breather.
Lannister is trying to stall.
Johnson trying to stall but Lannister improves his position.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Lannister has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Lannister stalling.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Lannister stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lannister lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister had his way with Bradley Johnson in that round.
That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Lannister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lannister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Lannister.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Lannister scores with a spinning back kick!
Lannister misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lannister's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Lannister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lannister misses with a hook.
Lannister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lannister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lannister takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Lannister throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Lannister counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lannister.
Johnson controlling Lannister's posture.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Lannister is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lannister wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Lannister darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a combination
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson digs a good hook to Lannister's body.
Lannister instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lannister - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrion Lannister.
Well Lannister 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Tyrion Lannister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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