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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnathan Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conway but Conway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in but Conway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Conway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnathan Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conway really is a fat lump.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway misses with a head kick.
Conway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Conway counters by clinching up.
Conway lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Conway.
Conway lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Conway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conway throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for Conway to work.
Johnson has Conway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conway is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Conway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conway keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Conway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Conway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conway is struggling to control the position.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Conway to the mat.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conway cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Conway won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson 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.
Conway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Conway is controlling the position.
Conway drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Conway off! Conway jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conway is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Johnathan Conway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Conway counters by moving into the clinch.
Conway misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conway taking a breather.
Conway seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
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 Conway walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
David Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnathan Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johnson.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Conway has him pressed against the cage.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conway keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Conway as the two fighters clinch.
Johnathan Conway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Conway.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Conway, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Conway keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Conway lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Conway won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conway is struggling to control the position.
Conway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conway stalling.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Conway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Conway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Conway.
Johnson tries to stall but Conway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Conway prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Conway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Conway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathan Conway dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Conway, which made it look bad.
Conway moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Conway throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson wants to break free but Conway has control.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Conway keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Conway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conway scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Conway.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Conway working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Conway with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Conway gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Conway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnathan Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Conway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Conway away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Conway lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Conway counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnathan Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Conway counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Conway to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Conway moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Conway leaning against his opponent.
Conway lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Conway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Conway.
Conway lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Conway trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Conway won't allow it.
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 Conway walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Conway counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Conway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Conway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Conway eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Conway has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnathan Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conway, 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathan Conway!
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energy
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hype
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