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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Preacher (ranked 5129 p4p, 514 weight class) and Jonny Johnson (ranked 8033 p4p, 649 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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199 lbs
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Preacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preacher leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Preacher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Preacher working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Preacher wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson tries to roll over but Preacher keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Preacher.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Preacher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Preacher is very close to passing his half guard.
Preacher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Preacher is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson looks winded!
Preacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Preacher winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Preacher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Preacher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Preacher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Preacher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Preacher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Jonny Johnson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preacher is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Preacher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Preacher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Preacher.
Preacher tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Preacher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Preacher trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preacher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preacher throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Preacher is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Preacher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Preacher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Preacher throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Preacher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Preacher throws a big right hand that misses.
Preacher looking to pass the guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Preacher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preacher throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Preacher working some strikes from top position.
Preacher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Preacher is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Preacher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preacher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Preacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preacher is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preacher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Preacher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Preacher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Preacher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Preacher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Jonny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preacher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Preacher is now in Johnson's guard.
Preacher pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Preacher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Preacher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Preacher looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Preacher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Preacher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Preacher throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Preacher's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson won't allow Preacher to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preacher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Preacher.
Preacher tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Preacher can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson just content to control the position.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Preacher is looking for a sweep.
Preacher regains half guard.
Preacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preacher gets full guard.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Preacher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Preacher's legs - danger averted.
Preacher 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.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Preacher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up.
Preacher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preacher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Preacher looking for submissions off his back.
Preacher striking from the bottom.
Preacher is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Preacher is keeping him busy.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Preacher!
Jack Preacher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preacher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson prevents Preacher from getting the reversal.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Preacher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Preacher working to try and regain half guard.
Preacher regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Preacher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonny Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Preacher has a takedown stuffed.
Preacher tries a head kick but it misses.
Preacher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Preacher shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Preacher 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabs Preacher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a head kick. Preacher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Preacher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Preacher is now in Johnson's guard.
Preacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preacher has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Preacher's guard.
Preacher keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preacher working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Preacher is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Preacher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Preacher is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Preacher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Preacher!
A victorious Jack Preacher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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