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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Johnston (ranked 5380 p4p, 486 weight class) and Maxim Joliat (ranked 5338 p4p, 480 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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191 cm
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Joliat!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnston postures up in Joliat's guard and throws a big left but Joliat blocks it.
Johnston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joliat 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.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Joliat is retaining full guard.
Joliat is trying to control the position but Johnston postures up.
Johnston stays in close to Joliat's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston looking to pass the guard.
Joliat controls Johnston momentarily but Johnston frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joliat keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.
Johnston landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joliat's head.
Joliat trying to control the position.
Joliat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Joliat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joliat controls Johnston momentarily but Johnston frees himself.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Joliat is retaining full guard.
Johnston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnston landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Joliat is keeping the position.
Johnston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joliat controls Johnston momentarily but Johnston frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looking to pass the guard.
Johnston working some strikes from top position.
Joliat is trying to keep Johnston in close.
Joliat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnston is now in half guard.
Johnston lands strikes from half guard.
Johnston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnston works his way into side control.
Joliat taking a bit of punishment here - Johnston scoring with strikes.
Johnston is working Joliat over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Joliat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joliat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joliat to see if he's OK.
Johnston 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.
Joliat is trying to control Johnston's posture but Johnston avoids it.
Joliat prevents Johnston from moving into mount.
Johnston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joliat's legs.
Johnston landing a few strikes.
Johnston lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnston working the ground and pound.
Johnston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joliat to see if he's OK.
Johnston grinds an elbow into Joliat's temple.
Joliat is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston working the head with strikes.
Joliat stops Johnston from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Joliat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnston landing strikes.
Johnston trying to control the position but Joliat is working away.
Joliat is trying to control Johnston's posture but Johnston avoids it.
Joliat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnston connects with a decent elbow.
Johnston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Joliat wants to control but Johnston postures up.
Johnston working the ground and pound.
Johnston controlling the position from side mount.
Joliat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Joliat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Johnston dominated that round.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joliat throws an off balance right hand
and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joliat pulls Johnston in close to prevent any damage.
Johnston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joliat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joliat wants to get back to his feet but Johnston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joliat trying to control the position.
Johnston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnston stands and throws Joliat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joliat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joliat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnston cracks Joliat with a big right hand but Joliat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joliat is trying to control Johnston's posture but Johnston avoids it.
Johnston landing strikes.
Johnston is chipping away with strikes.
Johnston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joliat!
Johnston dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Maxim Joliat has been cut.
Joliat tries to hold on but Johnston pushes him away.
Johnston raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnston cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnston raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston controlling from mount.
Johnston lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston landing shots from mount.
Joliat is bucking up trying to escape but Johnston cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joliat is rocked!
Joliat tries to reverse the position but Johnston maintains control.
Joliat is in a horrible position here. Johnston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joliat is still in real trouble! Can Johnston finish him?
Johnston drops a big elbow. That's hurt Joliat! More shots from Johnston and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Johnston!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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