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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hazel Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Ishkhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hazel Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomas Ishkhanov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston takes one on the button.
It looks like Hazel Johnston has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ishkhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishkhanov circles away.
Ishkhanov throws a series of punches but Johnston avoids them all with ease.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick and Ishkhanov moves out of range easily.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnston checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishkhanov shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Ishkhanov misses with the combination.
Johnston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Hazel Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Ishkhanov.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ishkhanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ishkhanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnston prevents Ishkhanov from improving his position.
Ishkhanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ishkhanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ishkhanov manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishkhanov pushes Johnston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ishkhanov looks gassed!
Ishkhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnston has time to react.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Ishkhanov is avoiding it.
Johnston scores with a head kick.
Ishkhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazel Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Ishkhanov throws a right and a left that Johnston avoids nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnston.
Ishkhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishkhanov sneaks back into half guard.
Ishkhanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnston is working away from the top position though.
Ishkhanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishkhanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ishkhanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ishkhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston stopping the sweep attempt from Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov striking off his back but it's not causing Johnston any problems.
Johnston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ishkhanov dives on top into guard.
Ishkhanov wants to pass the guard but Johnston is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnston 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.
Johnston working a defensive guard here.
Ishkhanov distracts Johnston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ishkhanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishkhanov won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnston keeps control of Ishkhanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Ishkhanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hazel Johnston's cut.
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.
Ishkhanov punishes Johnston's body with a nice straight punch.
Ishkhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishkhanov looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Ishkhanov misses the shot to the body.
Ishkhanov misses with a straight right.
Ishkhanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnston sprawls well initially but Ishkhanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ishkhanov working the head and body with strikes.
Johnston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnston.
Johnston wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishkhanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ishkhanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Ishkhanov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishkhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnston tries to clinch up but Ishkhanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston lands a head kick. Ishkhanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnston looks for a takedown but Ishkhanov sprawls well.
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.
Good shot there by Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov works over Johnston's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston tries to clinch but Ishkhanov moves out of range.
Ishkhanov scores with a three punch combo!
Johnston wants to clinch up but Ishkhanov keeps it at a distance.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishkhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishkhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Ishkhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ishkhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ishkhanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishkhanov misses with the combination.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishkhanov lands with a nice combination. Johnston backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishkhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishkhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ishkhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Ishkhanov catches Johnston right on the button with a cross.
Ishkhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishkhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishkhanov sizes up Johnston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ishkhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishkhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishkhanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishkhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishkhanov throws a nice looking combination but Johnston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnston tries to clinch but Ishkhanov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ishkhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishkhanov has his takedown stuffed
and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hazel Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.
Ishkhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishkhanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomas Ishkhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hazel Johnston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishkhanov throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Johnston blocks the low kick.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Ishkhanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnston sprawls well. He's pushed Ishkhanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Johnston. No joy for Ishkhanov on that attempt.
Johnston has Ishkhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishkhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishkhanov circles away.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and Ishkhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishkhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ishkhanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishkhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnston is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishkhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
Ishkhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston throws a series of strikes that have Ishkhanov backpedaling.
Ishkhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnston doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishkhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnston shoots in for a double leg but Ishkhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishkhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnston checks it well.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Ishkhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ishkhanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazel Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Ishkhanov looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Johnston tries to clinch but Ishkhanov is having none of it.
Johnston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Ishkhanov is avoiding it.
Johnston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishkhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Johnston as Ishkhanov shoots in.
Ishkhanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ishkhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishkhanov.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ishkhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishkhanov circles away.
Johnston wants to clinch
and Ishkhanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishkhanov wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
Johnston wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishkhanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ishkhanov advances position into side control!
Johnston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tomas Ishkhanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishkhanov is staying active underneath Johnston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ishkhanov is positioning himself well to prevent Johnston advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnston wants to pass to mount but Ishkhanov is defending the position.
Johnston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishkhanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ishkhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Ishkhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishkhanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Ishkhanov!
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energy
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FIGHT
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