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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Huntsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Huntsinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Huntsinger is just out of range.
Huntsinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Huntsinger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huntsinger prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson wants to control but Huntsinger passes into side.
Huntsinger tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntsinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huntsinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntsinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huntsinger working away.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Huntsinger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huntsinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huntsinger working away.
Huntsinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to buck Huntsinger off but Huntsinger is having none of it.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huntsinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huntsinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huntsinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson regains half guard.
Huntsinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Huntsinger is very close to passing his half guard.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Huntsinger control the position.
Johnson trying to hold on to Huntsinger's head to control him but Huntsinger postures up.
Huntsinger trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Huntsinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huntsinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Huntsinger stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is pulling down on Huntsinger's head. It's preventing any offense from Huntsinger, at least for the moment.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huntsinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Huntsinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huntsinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huntsinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huntsinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huntsinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huntsinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson controlling Huntsinger's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Huntsinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Huntsinger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Huntsinger. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huntsinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huntsinger moves away.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a head kick but Huntsinger moves out of range.
Huntsinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huntsinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Huntsinger eventually gives up the hold.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Huntsinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntsinger is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntsinger seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Huntsinger wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Huntsinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to control but Huntsinger postures up.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huntsinger to get the leverage.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Huntsinger is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Huntsinger's back. He's all about the action.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's two 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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Huntsinger from controlling successfully.
Huntsinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huntsinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bubba Huntsinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huntsinger drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Huntsinger off! Huntsinger jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Huntsinger is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Huntsinger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huntsinger is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Huntsinger trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Huntsinger is controlling well.
Huntsinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huntsinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huntsinger trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura here.
Huntsinger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huntsinger to get the leverage.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura here.
Huntsinger is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking to control Huntsinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huntsinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Huntsinger eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to control but Huntsinger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Huntsinger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Huntsinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Huntsinger getting side control.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Huntsinger wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but Huntsinger is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntsinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Huntsinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to control but Huntsinger is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntsinger prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huntsinger to get the leverage.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huntsinger to get the leverage.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huntsinger to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to control but Huntsinger is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Huntsinger is staying active.
Huntsinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huntsinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Huntsinger keeps him under control.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Huntsinger advancing to mount.
Huntsinger is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Huntsinger is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Huntsinger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huntsinger prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Huntsinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huntsinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Huntsinger eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huntsinger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huntsinger's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Huntsinger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Huntsinger is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Bubba Huntsinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huntsinger is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huntsinger wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Huntsinger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adrian Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huntsinger trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Huntsinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huntsinger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Huntsinger!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Huntsinger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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