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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carson Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bao Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carson Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bao Tran!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Johnson backs off Tran throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tran seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
Tran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tran is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has control of Tran's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tran regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tran because Johnson loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Tran is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
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.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tran is on top in guard.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson has his hands on Tran's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tran wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tran prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson has control of Tran's left arm, preventing Tran from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tran wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tran is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Tran counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Tran to acknowledge the strikes.
Tran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Tran shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
As Johnson backs off Tran throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Tran's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Tran is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tran defending well though.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Carson Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Tran defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tran!
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.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tran turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bao Tran 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson moves to clinch but Tran breaks away
and Tran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tran wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Tran bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tran counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tran counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Tran counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Tran to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Tran counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson wants to clinch but Tran slips to the side
and Tran counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carson Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Tran counters with a nice body shot.
Tran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Tran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carson Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Tran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Tran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Tran counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Tran to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bao Tran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tran counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Tran counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bao Tran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bao Tran!
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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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