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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhamma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Power Of Soul. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Miami Vice Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhamma throws a leg kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhamma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhamma.
Dhamma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dhamma misses with a leg kick.
Johnson leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhamma motions for Johnson to come forward. Dhamma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhamma fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dhamma as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dhamma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Dhamma is defending well.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dhamma prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson trying to control the position but Dhamma is working away.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhamma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dhamma!
Dhamma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dhamma tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhamma working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Dhamma is having none of it.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma regains half guard.
Dhamma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dhamma.
Dhamma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhamma wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is pushing down on Dhamma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dhamma is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is pressing down on Dhamma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhamma is holding on for now.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dhamma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to control but Dhamma wriggling away.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Dhamma to control.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Dhamma is having none of it.
Dhamma is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dhamma gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dhamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Dhamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhamma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dhamma in his tracks.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Dhamma.
Don Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Dhamma didn't see that one coming.
Dhamma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Yogi Dhamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhamma instigates a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dhamma moves out of range.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson 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.
Dhamma fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dhamma misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dhamma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dhamma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson catches Dhamma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dhamma forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dhammas head.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dhamma swivels and escapes.
Dhamma drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dhamma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Dhamma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dhamma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Dhamma rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhamma controls his hands.
Dhamma decides to pull guard.
Dhamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to stand but Dhamma is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dhamma looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dhamma should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dhamma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dhamma stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Dhamma prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Dhamma's defenses.
Dhamma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dhamma. Dhamma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Dhamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Dhamma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dhamma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Dhamma ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dhamma throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dhamma thinking.
Dhamma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson lunges at Dhamma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dhamma's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Dhamma's body.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dhamma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Dhamma 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.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Dhamma.
Nice takedown defense from Dhamma. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Dhamma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck for Dhamma with that takedown attempt.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dhamma on his heels. He'll look to pass Dhamma's guard now, I'm sure.
Dhamma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhamma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dhamma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dhamma momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Dhamma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson jabs Dhamma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Dhamma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Dhamma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson feints a jab promting Dhamma to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dhamma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dhamma goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Dhamma scores with a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Dhamma shakes it off.
Dhamma shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dhamma misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Dhamma has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dhamma's knee momentarily.
Dhamma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Dhamma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dhamma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dhamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dhamma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Dhamma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dhamma has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dhamma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is taking a breather. Dhamma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson wants to control but Dhamma is keeping him busy.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dhamma trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Dhamma is trying to get back to full guard.
Dhamma wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Johnson!
Don Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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