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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Jannety (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Jannety has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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185 cm
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204 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marty Jannety !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Jannety keeps it at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Jannety shows good takedown defense.
Jannety closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Jannety .
Jannety missing with knees to the body.
Jannety escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Jannety as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Jannety sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jannety throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Jannety sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Jannety .
Jannety clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jannety trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Jannety keeps moving.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson trying to control but Jannety is working from the bottom.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Jannety slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
That's two 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.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jannety passes into half guard.
Jannety is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jannety is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jannety tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Jannety is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jannety looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jannety is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wayne Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Jannety misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jannety as Johnson shoots in.
Jannety has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jannety trying to land knees to the body.
Jannety misses with a knee to the head.
Jannety breaks from the clinch.
Jannety throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jannety wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jannety manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Jannety in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jannety !
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two 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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jannety is looking to escape.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jannety is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Jannety would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jannety must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jannety won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jannety has passed into half guard!
Jannety takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Jannety has passed into half guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Jannety is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Jannety is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jannety darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Jannety gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Jannety manages to break the clinch.
Jannety throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Jannety wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jannety is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jannety keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Jannety recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jannety wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Jannety has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Johnson can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jannety tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wayne Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jannety throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jannety trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Jannety isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson manages to control the position for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jannety has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johnson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jannety is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johnson pulls down on the head and he's put Jannety to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wayne Johnson!
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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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