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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Cube - It Was a Dood Day. Hart has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 cm
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215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinn Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bret Hart! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hart wants to clinch. Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson checks a leg kick nicely. Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Hart on that attempt. Johnson blocks a head kick by Hart.
Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson avoids the head kick by Hart.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big left from Johnson misses. Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Quinn Johnson has been cut. Hart misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Johnson misses. Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook. Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart misses with a body kick. Johnson connects with a single shot there. Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Johnson throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target. A swing and a miss from Hart. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Quinn Johnson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A head kick misses from Hart. Johnson lands a jab to Hart's midsection. Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it. Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Johnson throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Hart prevents Johnson from improving his position. Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet! Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot. Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hart shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well. Johnson avoids the head kick by Hart.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson. Hart is breathing heavily. Johnson thows a leg kick but Hart checks it and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson. Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hart's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson misses with a straight right. Hart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Johnson blocks a head kick by Hart.
Hart looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! Johnson wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hart keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Johnson wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hart is on top in guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Hart's head. It's preventing any offense from Hart, at least for the moment. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Quinn Johnson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Quinn Johnson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hart looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well. Johnson avoids the head kick by Hart.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Quinn Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hart moves out of range as Johnson strikes. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Johnson throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Johnson is tying to control. Hart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hart has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hart is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Hart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson trying to control the pace. Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground. Johnson blocks the strikes from Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Johnson trying to control the pace. Hart is trying to get back to full guard. Johnson wants to stand up but Hart is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hart blocks the body kick.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson. Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Hart throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Hart throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Quinn Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hart's head. Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johnson misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice cross by Johnson. Hart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight! Quinn Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Johnson!
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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
36% |
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