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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norberto Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norberto Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kent gets back to half guard.
Kent wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kent is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kent regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kent, up you get!
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kent's half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Kent is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Kent is defending well.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Kent dodges it nicely.
Kent is looking to improve his position.
Kent trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Kent actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kent tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Kent dodges it nicely.
Johnson stalling.
Kent tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Kent is having none of it.
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kent is trying to control but can't.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kent wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Kent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kent manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson prevents Kent from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Kent strikes from the bottom but Johnson passes into mount!
Kent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kent throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Kent right now.
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Kent is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson controlling the positon.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Kent pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has good solid back control here.
Johnson is hanging on to Kent's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson working for a choke but Kent is defending well.
Kent trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kent is controlling Johnson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kent tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws a big right hand that misses.
Kent distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Kent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent moves into the clinch.
Kent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kent trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kent blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kent up against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kent kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kent, pushing him back against the cage.
Kent tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Kent back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kent manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent 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.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kent 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 trying to stand.
Kent throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kent stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kent tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Kent ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norberto Kent showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
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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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