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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent DeFarina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vincent DeFarina's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent DeFarina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFarina thumps Johnson with a low kick.
DeFarina lands a body shot.
DeFarina defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
DeFarina scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by DeFarina.
DeFarina lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
DeFarina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeFarina!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeFarina.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeFarina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeFarina can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeFarina lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
DeFarina connects with a body shot.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
DeFarina slips a straight right by Johnson.
DeFarina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and DeFarina counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from DeFarina finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
DeFarina lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeFarina was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeFarina throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson misses the jab.
DeFarina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeFarina seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on DeFarina's shoulder, as DeFarina tries to avoid the shot.
DeFarina is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeFarina lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
DeFarina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson throws a right and a left that DeFarina avoids nicely.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeFarina lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeFarina misses the shot to the body.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and DeFarina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeFarina.
DeFarina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
DeFarina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeFarina counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at DeFarina to acknowledge the strikes.
DeFarina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. DeFarina saw that one coming.
DeFarina slips under a jab.
DeFarina is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and DeFarina counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
DeFarina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Vincent DeFarina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice combination there by DeFarina.
DeFarina clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeFarina cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeFarina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
DeFarina appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a hook.
A nice combination there by DeFarina.
DeFarina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeFarina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
DeFarina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeFarina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeFarina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeFarina, right into the meat.
DeFarina lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeFarina blocks a jab.
DeFarina closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as DeFarina controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
DeFarina digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
DeFarina is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson looks winded!
DeFarina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeFarina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeFarina is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeFarina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeFarina takes the fight into the clinch.
DeFarina lands an uppercut.
DeFarina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but DeFarina has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from DeFarina on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to work over DeFarina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeFarina.
DeFarina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent DeFarina dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. DeFarina saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and DeFarina counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeFarina.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
DeFarina takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DeFarina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and DeFarina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but DeFarina moved out of range.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeFarina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeFarina throws a one two combo.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from DeFarina.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeFarina scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeFarina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFarina with a nice cross.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeFarina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeFarina clinches up against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
DeFarina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
DeFarina breaks the clinch.
DeFarina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
DeFarina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
DeFarina lands with a shot to the body.
DeFarina scores with a nice strike.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but DeFarina is out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeFarina lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by DeFarina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina clinches.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeFarina breaks from the clinch.
DeFarina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeFarina connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
DeFarina scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeFarina.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeFarina throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeFarina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeFarina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeFarina cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina lands with a right hand.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
DeFarina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
DeFarina lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeFarina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
DeFarina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeFarina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeFarina moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
DeFarina connects with a crisp jab.
DeFarina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and DeFarina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeFarina thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and DeFarina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeFarina throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeFarina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeFarina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeFarina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by DeFarina. Beautiful body shot.
DeFarina sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeFarina lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeFarina clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeFarina can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
DeFarina breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but DeFarina has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent DeFarina dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
DeFarina takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. DeFarina does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeFarina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
DeFarina scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeFarina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeFarina slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeFarina was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
DeFarina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeFarina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeFarina, as that shot connected.
DeFarina scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from DeFarina tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeFarina darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
DeFarina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeFarina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeFarina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and DeFarina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeFarina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from DeFarina.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeFarina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but DeFarina blocks it.
DeFarina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeFarina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from DeFarina.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeFarina.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent DeFarina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. DeFarina saw that one coming.
DeFarina was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and DeFarina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vincent DeFarina is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good shot there by DeFarina.
DeFarina connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeFarina.
DeFarina slips under a jab from Johnson.
DeFarina is looking to counter punch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeFarina goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeFarina thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
DeFarina lands with a good body shot.
DeFarina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeFarina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeFarina jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeFarina.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and DeFarina counters with a right hand to the body.
DeFarina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeFarina's corner calls for a 1-2. DeFarina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeFarina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and DeFarina takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeFarina throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeFarina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeFarina counters with a straight right hand.
DeFarina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and DeFarina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeFarina throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and DeFarina counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeFarina jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeFarina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeFarina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson misses with a hook
and DeFarina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeFarina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
DeFarina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeFarina lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent DeFarina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeFarina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent DeFarina!
Vincent DeFarina decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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