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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thedit Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
33 - 33 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thedit Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 33 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Bryant throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Bryant tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Thedit Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bryant to the mat! Bryant manages to get full guard.
Johnson pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is taking a breather. Bryant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bryant wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Bryant defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bryant tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Bryant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Thedit Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson slips a straight right by Bryant.
Bryant moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryant tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Bryant is looking to improve his position.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is taking a breather. Bryant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thedit Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Bryant is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
Thomas Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Bryant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thedit Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but Bryant manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bryant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson is working Bryant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bryant manages to get underhooks.
Johnson has picked Bryant up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bryant is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant is looking to get to half guard.
Bryant regains half guard.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Bryant is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bryant avoid being mounted?
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 is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Johnson wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thedit Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Bryant works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Bryant gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson scores with a head kick. Bryant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thomas Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Thedit Bryant has been cut.
Bryant throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Johnson!
Thomas Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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