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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Johnson (ranked 6403 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiahao Mu (ranked 6543 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Spitefire. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Johnson!
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, Jiahao Mu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Mu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mu is holding on for now.
Mu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Mu defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson is thwarting Mu's attempts to control the position.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Mu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mu defends it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson pushes Mu up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to trip Mu. He has hold of a leg but Mu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Mu is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jiahao Mu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mu is looking to clinch.
Mu tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mu gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Mu manages to retain guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mu moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Mu tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Mu tries to clinch up.
Jiahao Mu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Mu is quick to defend against it.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Mu is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mu is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson prevents Mu from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mu wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mu can do to turn this around?
Mu tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Mu.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control but Mu postures up.
Mu trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mu tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Mu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mu tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mu moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mu.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Mu holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Mu can't get the takedown.
Mu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mu has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mu fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mu throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mu is looking to escape.
Mu is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Mu is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from Mu's half guard. Mu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marcus Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mu wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mu tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mu clinches with his opponent.
Mu can't get the takedown.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson prevents Mu from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mu taking a breather.
Mu stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mu to keep the fight standing.
Mu avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Mu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Mu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mu tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Mu wants to clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcus Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mu throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Jiahao Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mu pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiahao Mu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Johnson!
A less than humble Marcus Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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