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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xtreme MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MMA is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xtreme MMA!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MMA stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown but MMA sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MMA misses with a wild combination.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MMA as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MMA swivels and escapes.
MMA throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MMA is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson prevents MMA from getting back to his feet.
MMA bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing MMA any problems.
MMA wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MMA trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but MMA pulls his head out easily.
MMA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MMA is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MMA decides to stand up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping body kick lands there for MMA.
MMA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xtreme MMA is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MMA feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
MMA fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MMA throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
It looks like Frank Johnson has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MMA.
Frank Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA misses with a jab, cross combination.
MMA has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
MMA with a knee to the head.
Johnson letting MMA take a breather here.
MMA lands a damaging elbow.
MMA breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from MMA.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MMA but MMA pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MMA, right into the meat.
Johnson shoots in but MMA avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MMA throws a left that rocks Johnson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! MMA dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Johnson regain composure!
Johnson tries to buck MMA off but MMA is having none of it.
MMA is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MMA stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from MMA.
MMA misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson shoots in but MMA avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MMA closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown.
MMA with a knee to the head.
MMA lands a nice uppercut.
MMA's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MMA to score with a decent uppercut.
MMA throws a right and a left that both miss.
MMA throws a nice head kick!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MMA tries a head kick but it misses.
MMA fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
MMA manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MMA is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, MMA circles away and we're back to standing.
MMA throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from MMA as Johnson shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from MMA.
MMA lands a head shot.
A combination from MMA does no damage.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
MMA misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MMA momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MMA throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MMA pinned against the cage. MMA gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MMA throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme MMA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MMA misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MMA takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but MMA shows good takedown defense.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. MMA takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MMA closes the distance and clinches.
MMA tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MMA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MMA cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MMA.
Johnson tries for a takedown but MMA sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from MMA both land. Nice combination.
MMA rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MMA gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MMA fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
MMA unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from MMA.
MMA scores with a hook to the body.
MMA tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
MMA throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by MMA.
MMA throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MMA fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frank Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MMA moves into range and connects with a jab.
MMA lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
MMA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Xtreme MMA seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
MMA will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks for a takedown but MMA sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MMA is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but MMA is defending well.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MMA wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
MMA manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
MMA tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MMA tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MMA to the ground. MMA escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MMA misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
MMA is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MMA wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is working for a kimura but MMA is defending it quite comfortably.
MMA is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MMA is looking to escape.
MMA blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but MMA is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MMA trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but MMA is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson looks for a takedown but MMA sprawls well.
MMA goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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 Frank Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MMA throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MMA throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MMA pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MMA keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick from MMA lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MMA lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
MMA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MMA connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but MMA saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MMA throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson looks for a takedown but MMA sprawls well.
MMA throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and MMA counters with a slapping leg kick.
MMA misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MMA has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson passes MMA's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MMA is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but MMA is defending well.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MMA punching from the bottom.
MMA has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from MMA. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MMA pinned against the cage. MMA gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MMA jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting MMA counter with a right hand.
MMA lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MMA. MMA obviously looking to wear him down.
MMA clinches.
MMA using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MMA fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MMA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MMA throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MMA rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MMA lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but MMA has double underhooks.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
MMA landing knees to the body.
MMA makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but MMA pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from MMA.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and MMA counters by clinching up.
MMA using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from MMA.
MMA throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to pull guard but MMA holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
MMA lands an uppercut.
MMA unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson is trying to drag MMA to the mat but MMA just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MMA crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from MMA.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
MMA lands a nice knee to the body.
MMA lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MMA gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MMA lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MMA lands an elbow inside.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MMA just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MMA pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MMA unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MMA lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MMA creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
MMA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from MMA. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
MMA clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MMA looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MMA stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xtreme MMA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MMA has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xtreme MMA!
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hype
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pop
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