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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Duvernay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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165 cm
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175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
johnson fails to land the takedown.
johnson shoots in and drives through. Duvernay sprawls well.
Duvernay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
johnson shoots in and drives through. Duvernay sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvernay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duvernay throws a sloppy head kick and johnson moves out of range easily.
No luck for johnson with that takedown attempt.
johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
john johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson blocks a leg kick.
johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
johnson tries to clinch up but Duvernay circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from johnson.
johnson blocks a head kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay thows a body shot but no joy.
johnson has Duvernay up against the cage in a clinch.
Duvernay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duvernay breaks the clinch.
johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duvernay sprawls well initially but johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duvernay is just riding it out for now. johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Duvernay wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson controlling the action here.
Duvernay tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
Duvernay has a hand on johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
johnson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries to control but Duvernay wriggling away.
johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Duvernay manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Duvernay wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Duvernay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for johnson but great work by Duvernay.
Duvernay decides to stand back up.
johnson blocks a head kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a hook but johnson avoids it easily.
johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duvernay looks for a takedown but johnson sprawls well.
johnson wants to clinch
and Duvernay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps johnson thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymond Duvernay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Duvernay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
johnson tries to clinch there but Duvernay circles away.
johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Duvernay is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
johnson wants to control the pace but Duvernay is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duvernay wants to hold on but johnson pushes him away.
Duvernay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
johnson wants to control the pace but Duvernay is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duvernay working to try and regain half guard.
johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. john johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson blocks a head kick by Duvernay.
johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duvernay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Duvernay which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvernay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duvernay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duvernay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson is keen to just control but Duvernay is a slippery customer.
Duvernay looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with johnson in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from johnson.
Duvernay is trying to maintain the position but johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duvernay keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay throws a head kick but johnson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from johnson.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duvernay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duvernay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
johnson stands up and waves to Duvernay to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duvernay but Duvernay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses.
johnson blocks a head kick by Duvernay.
johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duvernay is fending him off so far but johnson persists. Nope, Duvernay circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
johnson has managed to clinch.
Duvernay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duvernay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duvernay tries to break the clinch but johnson is controlling the position.
johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duvernay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duvernay looking to slow down the pace here.
Duvernay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Duvernay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from johnson.
Duvernay tries to break the clinch but johnson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is trying to break free.
Duvernay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Duvernay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duvernay tries to avoid it but johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duvernay to the ground. Duvernay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duvernay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from johnson.
johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duvernay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from johnson.
Duvernay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duvernay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from johnson.
johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duvernay's half guard.
johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Duvernay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duvernay tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Duvernay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duvernay 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Duvernay!
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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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