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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chambers (ranked 5784 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Johnson (ranked 4808 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Chambers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Johnson's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Chambers wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chambers.
Johnson prevents Chambers from breaking the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chambers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to stall.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chambers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Chambers looking to stall.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Chambers's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chambers's efforts to push away.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson has Chambers pressed against the cage, preventing Chambers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Chambers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chambers is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Chambers pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chambers 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.
Johnson stops Chambers from standing up.
Johnson stands and steps away. Chambers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chambers doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Johnson catches Chambers right on the button with a cross.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Chambers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chambers backs up against the cage.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chambers sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Chambers avoids it this time.
Chambers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson pushes Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chambers.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chambers's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chambers is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers letting Johnson take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Chambers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Chambers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chambers working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chambers is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chambers 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. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chambers's head backwards.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chambers throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Chambers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Chambers is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Chambers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Chambers pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chambers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
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!
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson pushes Chambers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is working Chambers over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers drags the fight down to the ground.
Chambers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Chambers seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chambers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chambers, pushing him back against the cage.
Tony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson gets through Chambers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chambers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson digs a right hand into Chambers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chambers's gas tank.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Tony Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Johnson!
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energy
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