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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gilden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Already There kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tom Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Gilden's chin.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Gilden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson leaves Gilden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilden is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilden actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Gilden is defending well.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilden is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Gilden looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilden is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilden actively working from the bottom here.
Gilden actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilden has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gilden looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is keen to just control but Gilden is a slippery customer.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilden looking for submissions off his back.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson wants to control but Gilden is keeping him busy.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Gilden is looking to improve his position.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gilden controls his leg.
Gilden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gilden is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Gilden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gilden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Gilden's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gilden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gilden is looking for a sweep.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gilden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Gilden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson trying to control the position but Gilden is working away.
Gilden manages to get back to half guard.
Gilden tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilden.
Gilden keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Gilden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Matt Gilden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gilden is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Gilden dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Gilden is having none of it.
Gilden looking for submissions off his back.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilden looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilden is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Gilden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson cracks Gilden with a big right hand but Gilden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson looking to control but Gilden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gilden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson cracks Gilden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilden regains half guard.
Gilden has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Johnson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Johnson!
Gilden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson prevents Gilden from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Gilden won't allow it.
Gilden wants 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 Tom Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gilden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson 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.
Gilden 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.
Gilden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Gilden sneaks back into half guard.
Gilden actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Gilden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilden has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Johnson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Gilden is defending well.
Gilden is looking for a sweep.
Gilden is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson cracks Gilden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gilden regains half guard.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Gilden is defending it quite comfortably.
Gilden actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gilden is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Gilden here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson wants to control but Gilden is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilden manages to get back to half guard.
Gilden tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Gilden looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gilden is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Gilden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Gilden regains half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Gilden is working away.
Gilden tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gilden looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Johnson!
Tom Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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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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