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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 2057 p4p, 290 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 2439 p4p, 328 weight class). Tyrano Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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216 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tyrano Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson 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.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Johnson is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Jackson has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson 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 is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Johnson pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrano Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrano Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to buck Jackson off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Tyrano Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Johnson tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson is holding Jackson down, trying to stall.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrano Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson tries to get into range but Johnson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jackson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johnson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Johnson made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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