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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Enter Sandman by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Silva moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Silva misses.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Silva slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Johnson cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Johnson 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.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Daniel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Silva takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Johnson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with a left hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson slips under a jab from Silva.
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 Carter Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Johnson scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva misses the jab.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva slips a straight right by Johnson.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range as Silva strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Silva.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Silva throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Johnson working Silva over with strikes.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Silva misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Carter Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Carter Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Johnson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson thumps Silva with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Johnson tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Johnson!
Carter Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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