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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Moran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool- Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Fletcher Moran has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fletcher Moran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alec Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Moran's guard.
Moran pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Moran keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moran will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Moran blocks nicely.
Moran punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Johnson prevents Moran from getting back to his feet.
Moran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moran throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Moran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moran to the mat! Moran manages to get full guard.
Moran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moran's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works over Moran with some ground and pound from guard.
Moran wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Moran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Moran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson postures up in Moran's guard and throws a big left but Moran blocks it.
Moran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Moran keeps moving.
Moran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Moran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moran keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Moran keeps moving.
Moran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moran pulls Johnson in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Moran is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Moran's guard.
Johnson looks winded!
Moran keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moran's guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson trying to control but Moran is working from the bottom.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Moran trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson trying to control but Moran is working from the bottom.
Moran throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alec Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moran stalling.
Moran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moran wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to roll over but Moran keeps him under control.
Moran wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moran tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moran gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Moran's guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moran trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Moran is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moran.
Johnson has control of an arm but Moran manages to advance to Johnson's back!
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moran is looking for a rear naked choke here but Johnson reverses the position brilliantly into Moran's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alec Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moran has managed to clinch.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Moran to the mat.
Moran trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Moran stands up from Johnson's guard - Moran perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moran moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Johnson.
Moran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Moran scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Moran lands an elbow.
Moran scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Johnson tries to bench press Moran off him but Moran keeps the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Moran drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Moran.
Moran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moran connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Moran. Oh but Johnson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Moran goes limp - he's gone! Johnson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alec Johnson!
Alec Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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