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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelino Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bulletproof - 110 degrees. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelino Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Case getting side control.
Case is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Case stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Case cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Case seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Case connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Case avoids it well.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Case counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tommy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Case with that takedown attempt.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Case 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 throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
Case with a nice cross.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Case tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Case are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Case landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing Case's head away, looking to escape. Case manages to hold on to the position though.
Case will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Case tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Case thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Case throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Case is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Case swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Case's guard.
Case trying to control the position.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Case tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelino Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Case saw it coming and moves away.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Case counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Case swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Case seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Case blocks the low kick.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Case off in order to stand up. Case Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Case has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Case connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Case control the position.
The ground and pound from Case seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Case decides to stand back up.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Case throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Case seems to be looking for submissions.
Case throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Case to get the leverage.
Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Case slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Case.
Marcelino Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Case missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Case.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Case.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Case stands up out of the half guard.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Case is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Case keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Case avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Case bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Case shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelino Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelino Case dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Case shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Case appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Case with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Case wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Case avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelino Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Case's head and hops out.
Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Case with a series of wild strikes but Case uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Case looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Case bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Case shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Case is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Case. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Case - just one landing.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a one two! Case had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
Case shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Case checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Case has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Case is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Case.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Case counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Case keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Case controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Case takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Case is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Johnson!
Post fight, Tommy Johnson took to the microphone: 'What else are you gonna do on a Saturday? Sit in your fuckin' armchair wankin' off to Pop Idols? Then try and avoid your wife's gaze as you struggle to come to terms with your sexless marriage? Then go and spunk your wages on kebabs, fruit machines and brasses? Fuck that for a laugh! I know what I'd'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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