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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack 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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Johnson is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams looking to stall.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Williams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is trying to break free.
That's four 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.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson has Williams pushed against the cage.
Johnson taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Williams.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is controlling Williams's posture.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
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.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to control.
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Williams shoots in.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
14% |
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