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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Strickland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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189 cm
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Strickland!
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, Tony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strickland as he avoids it easily.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strickland did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Strickland wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Strickland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strickland punching from the bottom.
Strickland is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is pressing down on Strickland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strickland is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Strickland is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Strickland working to try and regain half guard.
Strickland is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Strickland is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Tony Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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