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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheDragon Reborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheDragon Reborn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Reborn clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson jumps guard but Reborn stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reborn is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Reborn.
Reborn prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reborn scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is working for takedown but Reborn is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reborn walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reborn!
Reborn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reborn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn misses with a body kick.
Reborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reborn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reborn throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reborn.
Reborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Reborn avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reborn is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Reborn clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reborn is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reborn down to the mat. Reborn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Reborn.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Reborn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Reborn misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Reborn is quick to defend against it.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reborn has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Reborn is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reborn down to the mat. Reborn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reborn throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Reborn fights it but they end up in guard.
Reborn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Reborn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Reborn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reborn manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Reborn's guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Reborn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reborn manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Reborn's guard.
Reborn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Reborn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reborn is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Reborn from controlling successfully.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reborn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reborn drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Reborn off! Reborn jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Reborn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Reborn sits in half guard.
Reborn wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Reborn is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheDragon Reborn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reborn pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Reborn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reborn is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Reborn misses with a looping right.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chris Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reborn throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reborn throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Reborn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reborn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reborn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reborn is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Reborn.
Reborn lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
TheDragon Reborn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reborn.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reborn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson jumps guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Reborn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reborn after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reborn is defending well.
Reborn works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reborn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reborn lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Reborn.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reborn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Reborn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has Reborn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reborn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reborn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reborn avoiding damage.
Reborn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reborn walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reborn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Reborn is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reborn won't be happy with that.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reborn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Reborn.
Reborn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reborn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reborn is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is not content to let Reborn control the position.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reborn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reborn tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Reborn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reborn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reborn has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Reborn pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheDragon Reborn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
A big right from Reborn misses.
Reborn instigates a clinch.
Reborn lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Reborn has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Reborn holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson jumps guard but Reborn stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reborn walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Reborn rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Reborn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reborn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Reborn as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reborn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reborn.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reborn works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reborn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reborn to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Reborn.
Reborn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reborn.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Reborn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson is working for takedown but Reborn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reborn lands with a right to the head.
Johnson jumps guard but Reborn stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reborn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reborn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Reborn effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reborn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Reborn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reborn slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson has Reborn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reborn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reborn lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reborn smiles and moves away.
Reborn lands a nice looking body kick.
Reborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reborn fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Reborn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reborn - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Reborn.
Reborn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reborn gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reborn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reborn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reborn lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Reborn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reborn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reborn lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Reborn won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reborn to keep the fight standing.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reborn.
Reborn stalling the fight.
Johnson wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheDragon Reborn really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reborn cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reborn!
Reborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reborn.
Reborn throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Reborn connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn connects with a body shot.
Reborn scores with a kick to the body.
Reborn throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Reborn avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reborn.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reborn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reborn feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn lands an overhand right.
Reborn throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reborn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reborn. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reborn connects with a single shot there.
Reborn has managed to clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reborn stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Reborn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reborn smiles and moves away.
Reborn connects with an inside leg kick.
Reborn misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Reborn is quick to defend against it.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reborn lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reborn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Reborn.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reborn.
Reborn misses with a looping left.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Reborn.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Reborn.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn misses with a body shot.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reborn throws out the jab.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Reborn avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheDragon Reborn dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Reborn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reborn connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reborn. Johnson shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Reborn. Beautiful body shot.
Reborn has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reborn.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reborn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Reborn manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reborn presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reborn controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Reborn to work.
Good body shot from Reborn.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reborn smiles and moves away.
Reborn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TheDragon Reborn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reborn stalls.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reborn walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reborn jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Reborn moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reborn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reborn to keep the fight standing.
Reborn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Reborn is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reborn walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn jabs at Johnson's body.
Reborn has managed to clinch.
Reborn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reborn prevents the takedown attempt.
Reborn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson jumps guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Reborn.
Reborn is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reborn smiles and moves away.
Reborn has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reborn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Reborn won't allow it.
Reborn lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reborn after a bit of a struggle.
Reborn lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reborn lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chris Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reborn cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
TheDragon Reborn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reborn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 42:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 42:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheDragon Reborn!
TheDragon Reborn is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, TheDragon Reborn took to the microphone: 'I can do better'.
In defeat, Chris Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, I mean Shit He beat my ass'.
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