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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Warren Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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185 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stevie Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson wants to stand up but Dickson is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Dickson is defending the position.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickson trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Dickson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is thwarting Dickson's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Dickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stevie Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson pushes Dickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Dickson keeps him there for the moment.
Dickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dickson to the mat. Dickson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickson is keeping the position for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dickson, up you get!
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson takes one on the button.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Dickson blocks nicely.
Dickson trying to control the position.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Warren Dickson.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dickson counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dickson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warren Dickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickson misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dickson on his heels. He'll look to pass Dickson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson darts in and clinches Dickson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson rushes Dickson and presses him up against the cage.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Dickson to the mat.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Dickson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Dickson controlling him for the moment.
Dickson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickson defends it easily.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to keep Dickson in close.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dickson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson pulls Dickson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dickson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Warren Dickson.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dickson was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Dickson is having none of it.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stevie Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickson wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Dickson.
Johnson wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Dickson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Dickson pushes him away.
Dickson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dickson did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Dickson is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickson avoid being mounted?
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is trying to control. Dickson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Dickson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dickson misses with a head kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dickson is rocked!
Johnson feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Dickson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stevie Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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